GoKawiilDXOMARK Camera Test: iPhone 18 Pro Scores 172 Points on Imaging Performance
DXOMARK's lab and perceptual testing of Apple's iPhone 18 Pro camera system awarded the device 172 points, citing strong dynamic range, improved contrast, accurate skin tones and effective stabilization. The triple 48 MP setup—wide, ultra-wide, and 8x tetraprism telephoto—performed well across photo, zoom, and video tests, with the new variable aperture lens standing out for maintaining sharpness in busy scenes.
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Independent benchmarks like DXOMARK carry weight for consumers comparing flagship phones, since camera quality remains a top purchase driver even as hardware specs converge across brands. Apple's gains in flare control and reduced AI-artifact texture rendering suggest the company is addressing past criticism that computational photography was producing overly processed images.
- iPhone 18 Pro scored 172 points in DXOMARK's camera evaluation.
- Variable aperture technology improves sharpness in complex, multi-subject scenes.
- Texture rendering shows fewer AI artifacts compared to some rival phones.
Source: dxomark.com, 2026-09-20
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