16PRO camera: 2X portrait photos blurry/burst out

I have issue with my 16PRO in camera if i am taking pictures in 1X portrait it looks good however in 2X the picture starts blurring and burst out

iPhone 16 Pro, iOS 26

Posted on Feb 20, 2026 8:12 PM

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Posted on Feb 20, 2026 9:34 PM

Hey so this is actually a pretty common software bug. Basically the reason behind it is because 2x leads to the sensor cropping, which isn't actual zoom, and this can cause the smear you are seeing. I recommend, cleaning the lens, resetting settings (not data!!), and then seeing if normal mode is also blurry in 2x. If it is, then consider that it might me a hardware problem. If it is not blurry, try tapping to refocus the screen in portrait mode and then try lowering the motion blur that portrait mode puts on the pictures so that the Software has an easier load. Should be fixed in the next couple of software updates if you ask me.

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Feb 20, 2026 9:34 PM in response to Krn62

Hey so this is actually a pretty common software bug. Basically the reason behind it is because 2x leads to the sensor cropping, which isn't actual zoom, and this can cause the smear you are seeing. I recommend, cleaning the lens, resetting settings (not data!!), and then seeing if normal mode is also blurry in 2x. If it is, then consider that it might me a hardware problem. If it is not blurry, try tapping to refocus the screen in portrait mode and then try lowering the motion blur that portrait mode puts on the pictures so that the Software has an easier load. Should be fixed in the next couple of software updates if you ask me.

16PRO camera: 2X portrait photos blurry/burst out

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