The iPhone 18 Pro ranks as the second-best smartphone camera in DXOMARK, earning an overall score of 172. The device featured strong low-light performance, accurate exposure, and smooth video stabilization.
DXOMARK praised the phone’s ability to capture detail in dim settings while keeping noise under control. The camera delivered natural contrast and wide dynamic range, making it reliable for everyday shots.
Its variable aperture system kept group portraits sharp and gave users manual control when needed. Video tests showed effective stabilization at 60 fps, even while running, with balanced detail and noise across most conditions.
The iPhone 18 Pro scored 180 in photo, 176 in video, 169 in portrait, and 161 in low-light categories. These results placed it second globally and second in the ultra-premium segment.
It’s not the perfect camera phone. DXOMARK noted occasional color casts and white balance shifts, along with flare in certain conditions. Long-range zoom performance was weaker compared to rivals, and brightness shifts were seen between photo and video previews.
The iPhone 18 Pro features wide, ultra-wide, and telephoto cameras, with variable aperture support for the main camera. It is powered by the new A20 Pro chip with storage options ranging from 256GB to 2TB.
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For buyers, this ranking confirms the iPhone 18 Pro as one of the top camera phones available today. Its predecessor, the iPhone 17 Pro, sits at sixth place, tied with the Google Pixel 11 Pro XL and the OPPO Find X8 Ultra. At the very top is the Huawei Pura 80 Ultra, holding the number one spot with a score of 175.
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