The iPhone 15 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra are both powerful phones that can rival real cameras when it comes to photography. One of the standout features of these phones is their portrait photo modes, which allow users to add a professional-looking blur to their photos. While the iPhone has the advantage of depth sensors on both its front and back cameras, the Galaxy only offers one on the back. However, the Galaxy makes up for this with its higher-resolution 200MP main camera sensor.
In a series of portrait mode tests, both phones produced impressive shots in various situations. In one test, the iPhone captured a more balanced image with accurate colors and depth, while the Galaxy had a stronger blur effect but overdid the highlights, making the subject’s face look washed out. In another test, the iPhone won with more detail and realistic colors, especially in the subject’s shirt. When it came to selfies, the iPhone offered a more saturated shot through the front camera, while the Galaxy had a more balanced and brighter image. Overall, the iPhone consistently produced decent-quality portrait shots in different scenarios, while the Galaxy’s photo processing tended to be more extreme, often resulting in unnatural-looking images.
It’s worth noting that both phones allow users to adjust the aperture, giving them control over the blur effect. This means that users can achieve the perfect portrait shot to their liking. While portrait shots are just one aspect of the iPhone 15 Pro Max’s camera capabilities, these tests showcase its reliability in producing high-quality portraits. For a more general examination of the new iPhone’s camera, users can refer to the iPhone 15 camera test. Additionally, a zoom camera shootout comparing the iPhone 15 Pro Max to the Galaxy S23 Ultra and Google Pixel 7 Pro is also available for those seeking more comparisons.