why my iphone 14 pro can take wider angle video from back lenses compare to iphone 17

When you at photo mode and your press swipe right it will goes to video mode, I noticed my iPhone 14 Pro can took wider angle video compared to my iPhone 17. How do I set up my iPhone 17 to have the same wide angle as iPhone 14 Pro

Posted on Nov 6, 2025 12:57 AM

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Nov 6, 2025 4:20 AM in response to renchiriku

What resolution are you shooting the video at? You might try lowering the resolution that you are attempting to record in.


When swiping right to shoot video, the iPhone 17 switches to the 1X lens (main wide lens) from 0.5X (ultra-wide lens) because the Camera app defaults to the main lens for video mode to ensure the best video capture quality and stabilization. Lens switching during video is constrained by resolution and frame rates. This is a normal behavior of the iPhone 17 Pro Max Camera app’s design for video recording functionality.

Nov 6, 2025 1:13 AM in response to renchiriku

"why my iphone 14 pro can take wider angle video from back lenses compare to iPhone 17: When you at photo mode and your press swipe right it will goes to video mode, I noticed my iPhone 14 Pro can took wider angle video compared to my iPhone 17. How do I set up my iPhone 17 to have the same wide angle as iPhone 14 Pro"

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Field of View (FOV) Capability is the Culprit:

As for the built in camera, it is what it is; so, even a third-party app would not overrule it. Your model, according to DuckDuckGo, is one of a few that can make this work.


Using the Ultra Wide Camera: For the widest view, use the ultra-wide camera on models like the iPhone 14 and iPhone 13 and iPhone 12. This camera captures a broader scene, ideal for group shots or expansive landscapes. Source: Understanding iPhone Video Width and Angle Field of View (FOV)


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