Camera problem on my iPhone 16 pro max

It almost sounds as if you have the camera set to Portrait, which intentionally blurs the background to highlight the figure you are closer to. This is called Bokeh effect in photography. Make sure unless you are trying to take a portrait photo that you have the camera set to photo.

That's an example of trying to photograph items some of which are too close to take in focus. It's no wonder given the bedding is so close to the camera, the entire photo is not in focus. You could have tapped the bedding to tell the camera you wanted the bedding to be in better focus. But the example you've posted would be difficult for ANY camera to capture a photo ALL in focus.

There's nothing wrong with the camera on your iPhone. You chose an almost impossible scene to take in focus.

You might benefit from reading this --> iPhone camera basics - Apple Support

And this --> Take great photos and videos - Apple Support

This too --> Change advanced camera settings on iPhone - Apple Support

That is known as Depth of Field and it happens in all cameras.

Read about it here -

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Depth_of_field

Please review the following article:

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

Then visit your nearest Apple Store's Genius Bar or Apple Authorized Service Provider for diagnostics and evaluation.

Genius Bar Reservation and Apple Support Options - Apple

Please post an example or two that show the issue you’re experiencing.

Thank you for posting the example. Other community members have shared some good links that explain what you’re experiencing. If you need more assistance I’m happy to walk you through what’s going on and a few possible ways to overcome some limitations.

Is it fixed already? I have mine half of the photo is blurred using the photo mode only.