Dark and Blurry Selfies on iPhone 15 Pro Max

I upgraded to the new iPhone 15 pro max, but I'm having issues with the front-facing camera. Before I took the photo, it was fine, but when I saw it, my face looked darker, grainy, and blurry. I have compared it to my girlfriend's iPhone 12, and it appears that her phone does selfies much better. Does anyone face the same?

iPhone 15 Pro Max

Posted on Oct 27, 2023 6:25 AM

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Posted on Nov 8, 2023 1:06 PM

I have the same issue. What can I do to solve it?

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Dec 19, 2023 5:46 AM in response to ThisBadger

Same for me… I am so disappointed, I waited for a long time to upgrade to the iPhone 15 Pro Max and this phone has ridiculously awful camera for the price we are asked to pay! I cannot take a decent photo - regardless if with the selfie or the main camera. I tried following tutorials, changing the settings, the light, cleaning the camera… nothing worked, nothing helped.


I wonder how much is Apple paying to all of those who review the cameras as a “beast” for the cell phone industry. Or, is the camera a beast only for professional photographers? If I need three courses and 100 edits to get a decent photo of the nature around me or of my friends - thanks, no. So so so disappointed! 😭

Oct 27, 2023 3:48 PM in response to alexandertsukanov

Not personally experiencing this (not even when taking a selfie in low light). Is this with the regular photo option or portrait mode? Is Raw 12 on? What are the lighting conditions? What are your settings and has adjusting them helped at all? What Photographic Style do you have it set to in settings? If it’s on anything other than Standard if you switch it back does it help change anything?

Jan 9, 2024 4:54 PM in response to alexandertsukanov

I just got my I phone 15 pro and I am not able to take any selfies in the dark I talk to Apple 2 times this last one ask why I would take a selfie in the dark ? Crazy question …. Then he says the front doesn’t have a flash but I don’t believe it either way I have an appointment at Apple on Thursday and if they tell me same thing going back to my 13 Pro ( Ridiculous) upset about this whole situation a new phone has a less option for selfies doesn’t make no sense

Jan 21, 2024 8:59 PM in response to alexandertsukanov

have tried every setting, and it's impossible to fix. after talking with several others with the issue, it appears to also be worth for people with dark skin complexion (asian, indian, african-american, etc) - totally graying out their skin and making them appear darker and ghoul-like. one would think apple would take care to make sure their cameras work on dark skin tones too.

Dark and Blurry Selfies on iPhone 15 Pro Max

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