Blurry pics on iPhone 14 Pro Max (iOS 16.0.2)

I just got the new phone few days ago (for the better cameras compared to 13 Pro Max), and surprisingly the pics quality is blurry!

If I use the main camera when choosing 'vivid' mode, after the pic is taken , it takes 3-4 more seconds to do the post-processing! You can see the pic changing contrast, light etc in 2-3 times during that time interval of 3-4 seconds. The result at the end is not as good as I had with 13 Pro Max - which did the processing WHILE taking the pics and not after...

If I chose the 'standard' mode, the pics are better than in vivid mode, but still if you zoom just a little the details get lost! If you dont zoom, some areas of the pic seem clear and others blurry!

I did everything I could do from my side, cleaned the lens, updated to 16.0.2 as I mention in the title and I dont know what else to do :/

Any help on this please?

iPhone 14 Pro Max, iOS 16

Posted on Oct 7, 2022 12:37 AM

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JonTygers

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12 points

Posted on Oct 15, 2022 11:48 PM

I am having the same issue! I’m upset I spent money to get a better camera and the image result is horrible. The iPhone 12 Pro camera captures much better images. Comparing the photos taken with an iPhone 12 Pro, OnePlus 8 Pro, and iPhone 14 Pro, the image of the iPhone 14 Pro is horribly blurry, grainy and unusable compared to the other phone images. The iPhone 14 Pro camera appears like it was technology from 5-8 years ago. Apple please fix this camera!

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hoss1995

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Mar 31, 2023 3:41 PM in response to XsHadBetterCameraThan14PM

Same for me. Almost any photo taken with the camera is unusable. I use Halide for every photo I take. Crazy.

Mar 31, 2023 3:42 PM in response to hoss1995

Same here... still.. any word on a software update for the camera? Not sure if that will help....

Mar 31, 2023 4:48 PM in response to hoss1995

What is Halide? I called today and they said they’re aware of it and it’s a software issue they are working to fix but no word on how long it will take 🙄

Deb686

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Apr 10, 2023 2:26 AM in response to Deb686

pple's one-year warranty does cover:

Defective camera and other Apple-branded accessories.

Deb686

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Apr 11, 2023 2:02 PM in response to CallaLauren

Thanks for that I will show Apple tech during my appointment Thursday.

Apr 11, 2023 2:13 PM in response to Deb686

You're welcome! Keep us posted what they say! And I will do the same.

Deb686

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Apr 11, 2023 2:17 PM in response to CallaLauren

I will. Good luck! Think we may need it lol

craigy3

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Apr 13, 2023 2:04 AM in response to Deb686

You can have the battery replaced on the 12 if you prefer that. Most phone repair shops can do it and it isn’t mega expensive

Deb686

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Jun 10, 2023 10:54 AM in response to CallaLauren

Thank you. I know I completely agree a reputable company like Apple I expected a lot more. Yes he said maybe bad batch actually. If it’s still in warranty you can ask for a new phone