How to Fix iPhone 16 Pro Max Camera Focus Issue

I have the same problem. Is that a hardware problem? Or maybe it's just how the lenses works?

If it is a hardware problem I can use the AppleCare+ to get a new phone, but if the problem happens on all iPhone 16PM...

And what you going to do if Apple keeps the macro feature (near focus distance) the same? The feature still works, it’s just different.

Take macro photos and videos with your iPhone camera - Apple Support

I am facing same camera focusing issue’ if I compared with iPhone 14 Pro Max then picture quality and focusing more accurate than 16 pro max. So many picture noise and blur issues observed after taking pictures. Even though when capturing group photo then focus level not accurate for all faces. This problems should be solved urgent basis.

I too am unable to take simple close-ups (non-macro) with 16 Pro, and am on the verge of what I might call FEAR, as this ability is a necessity in today’s digital world!

I have thought I simply got a bad phone, though am somewhat relieved to see this forum.

I hope Apple can fix with software updates!

I'm having the same problems as everyone else. Apple, please fix this! I was so excited for the upgraded camera features on the iPhone 16 pro, but turns out I can't even take a simple, clear photos. So disappointing. I should have kept my iPhone 12.

You already have tons of examples of blurred photos in this thread. Seems you have read nothing before posting this and assuming yours takes excellent photos... And, as some tests I've done and shared, there are some samples that almost don't have the problem. Maybe you have one of these.

Have a look all over the community there’s plenty of evidence!

lucky you! I have the exact same phone and the photos are terrible, my 13 pro takes better photos!

have you altered the settings on the camera?

try taking a photo of something with writing on it….

There is no focus, it’s blurry period that’s the point thousands of people are making.

you can take a photo in any zoom capacity, the outcome is the same, blurry regardless of locking the fixed focus.

zero sharpness and an embarrassing camera on an iPhone 16 model.

we shouldn’t be fiddling with macros adjustments or changing setting to try & take a decent photo.

Samsung is wiping the floor with apples camera capabilities!

You’re posting in the wrong thread. This thread is about 16 PM. You obviously didn’t read my entire post so I’ll share the image again big enough for you to see.

iPhone 16 PM about 20X with 120mm f/2.8 at ISO 50, 1/2000 SS,

This isn’t Apple Support. No one here is an advisor and can put images into anyone’s hands. This is a user to user community and always has been. 😀

It’s mostly me too’s and no proof. This thread has gone from macro doesn’t work, to it can’t take a sharp photo at any zoom to now you’re claiming it is not sharp when it’s approximately 1:1 on a screen.

Again, I’ll disagree. I’ll take some images into Lightroom Classic, magnify the pixels 1:1 and do some screenshots. They’ll be sharp, too.

What kind of proof do you expect? To clarify: The pictures I posted were taken at the normal distance necessary to photograph the whole page. Nothing special.

We use iPhones as they are supposed to be used - very simple. Previous models produced sharp photos under all normal circumstances without following complicated considerations. Now the latest and greatest flagship model developed by the biggest and most expensive smartphone producer does not.

This is my eighth iPhone since the 3G and for the first time the camera is worse than before. And this is unacceptable.

Mr Jeff -- "advisor" (Apple Advisors on the phone) "mostly me too’s and no proof" and where "this thread has gone," again "disagree"

adding a "me too" is good for statistics -- how widespread the problem is -- adding proof takes time and effort

I see some legitimate concerns and enough proof already posted -- wasappletilltoday's screenshot is pretty convincing to the complaint:

I have no interest in spending my time running tests and posting a tutorial how I got to my conclusion for fellow users or Advisors or even Engineers -- let the company hire their own consultants if they need that expertise

but on macOS, one could just drag the image into a Safari window and click on the area they want to view 1:1 100% Actual Pixels and that area should pop right up in Actual Pixels 1:1

I really appreciate your effort, but it is not that complicated:

A4 is 21 x 29,7 cm. I opened the 1x camera und photographed the whole page like a thousand times before at about 25 cm distance.

I understand that the minimum focus distance has changed due to a larger sensor. But honestly I don’t care. I expect that my iPhone takes sharp photos by either switching to the 0.5x ultra wide angle camera for macro sooner or getting proper focus with the 1x.

Hello guys, I hace the sane issue… I only had iphone 6 s plus, 7 plus and now I got my all new 16 pro max.. and I can tell you this without any doubt: my old 7 plus camera wipes the floor with the 16 pro max.. I’m not a professional photographer but I’ve always taken pictures all the time with my previous phone.. I’m SO dissapointed, you can’t imagine… Im from Argentina and I don’t know about you guys but I had to work my As$ off to get the money to buy this piece of junk with a 2004 camera on it… so I dont know what will happen in the future…

Hi, is there a solution for the awful blur? I thought my iPhone was broken, so I went to an Apple Store and the technician said they’d have to have a look at it and to book an appointment. I haven’t done that yet, and I just found this thread. I am speechless for how bad these photos are. It’s unacceptable.