Why is the iPhone 12 camera so terrible? Why can I no longer take a selfie without looking monstrous?

What happened with this latest camera that made it so garish? I've tried adjusting all the settings but I finally gave up and am swapping it in for an iPhone XR or 11. Truly horrible.

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Posted on Jul 16, 2021 7:09 PM

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javaliga

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Jul 16, 2021 7:19 PM in response to msstewart2

Perhaps these articles will help;

If the camera or flash on your iPhone, iPad, or iPod touch isn't working - Apple Support

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