iPhone 16 Pro: Can it outshine Pixel 9 Pro’s camera? – Here’s what we know so far

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iPhone 16 Pro and Google Pixel 9 Pro are among the most eagerly anticipated smartphones this year. A major factor behind the excitement is the impressive camera performance offered by both product lines. Apple is renowned for its professional-grade video capabilities, now including ProRes LOG with the iPhone 15 Pro, while Google is celebrated for its computational photography and AI prowess. Recently, both brands have boosted their camera systems, and we may see strong hardware in the Pixel 9 series and iPhone 16 series as well. Here, let's explore what to expect from the Pixel 9 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro  when they release soon, in August and September, respectively. 

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It is anticipated that Apple will introduce major updates to the iPhone 16 Pro's camera system this year. Unlike the iPhone 15 Pro, which had different camera systems for the Pro and Pro Max models, the smaller iPhone 16 Pro is expected to feature the same camera system as the Pro Max model. This could include a 5x telephoto tetraprism zoom lens, facilitated by a larger chassis to make for a 6.3-inch display on the device. As a result, both the iPhone 16 Pro and the iPhone 16 Pro Max may get identical camera setups. However, it remains unclear whether Apple will upgrade the camera sensor from the current 48MP sensor or retain it.

In contrast, the Pixel 9 Pro is expected to feature a new 50MP ultrawide camera sensor. The main camera may include a 50MP wide lens, along with a 48MP telephoto 5x zoom lens. Additionally, Google is likely to upgrade the front-facing camera from 10.5MP to 42MP.

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While neither Apple nor Google is typically known for cutting-edge camera hardware, both companies excel in software and unique colour science. iPhone cameras are renowned for their natural and lifelike quality,