Now, when you go on vacation, you don’t have to take an expensive, hefty DSLR with you. The camera on a modern iPhone allows you to take high-quality photographs and will always be with you. From this article you will find out how many megapixels the cameras on different iPhone versions cost, whether you should look at megapixels when choosing, and whether Apple really has the best mobile camera on the market.
Comparison of photos from iPhone 7 Plus and DSLR.
iPhone Megapixel Table
The table shows all iPhone models, the number of megapixels for the main and selfie cameras, as well as the aperture.
iPhone model | Main camera | Front-camera |
iSight 12 MP, f/1.8 | FaceTime HD 7 MP |
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iSight 12 MP, f/1.8 | FaceTime HD 7 MP |
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iSight 12 MP, f/2.2 | FaceTime HD 5 MP |
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iSight 12 MP, f/2.2 | FaceTime HD 5 MP |
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iSight 12 MP, f/2.2 | FaceTime HD 1.2 MP |
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iSight 8 MP, f/2.2 | FaceTime HD 1.2 MP |
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iSight 8 MP, f/2.4 | FaceTime HD 1.2 MP |
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iSight 8 MP, f/2.4 | FaceTime HD 1.2 MP |
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0.3 MP VGA 480p |
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0.3 MP VGA 480p |
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The iPhone 7 Plus has a dual camera. One of them has a telephoto lens with a fixed optical x2 zoom. This means that you can zoom in on the image 2 times without losing quality, and together with software processing, create a blurred background effect (bokeh). Just like on SLR cameras. The technology is not yet perfect, so when blurring the background, the quality of the photo is often lost or the wrong thing is blurred.
Should you look at megapixels?
A megapixel is 1,000,000 pixels. Photo resolution is measured in megapixels, that is, to find out the number of megapixels, you need to multiply the number of pixels in width by the number of pixels in height. In the latest versions of iPhones with 12 megapixel cameras, photos are created with a size of 4032x3024 pixels = 12,192,768.
This photo was taken on a Nokia 808 PureView - with a 41 megapixel camera. The more Megapixels, the better the detail of the image. But there are many more disadvantages: the size of the photo increases, there is more noise, blurriness. Put at least 40 megapixels on your smartphone, the photo quality will not change much. Much depends on the light sensitivity of the lens, focusing, noise reduction and stabilization systems. This is exactly what Apple is working on. A 12 megapixel camera is enough for good photos. This is the best value for money.
Where is the best camera?
DxOMark has been testing and rating professional photography equipment for over 10 years. They have handled many top-end smartphones. Experiments are carried out in laboratory and field conditions, according to uniform rules. Therefore, we can talk about an objective comparison.
In 2017, the iPhone camera is in 5th place among mobile devices according to DxOMark. She scored 86 points. The first place is occupied by HTC U11, second by Google Pixel, third place is shared by HTC 10, Samsung Galaxy S8, Samsung Galaxy S7 Edge, Sony Xperia X Perf.
Video comparison of HTC U11 and iPhone cameras:
Among the advantages of the iPhone 7 camera: good shutter speed, wide dynamic range, stable and accurate white balance, good detail when shooting outdoors during daylight hours, fast autofocus in good light.
Minuses: fine details in open spaces are lost in low light, autofocus quality varies greatly depending on the lighting, and luminance noise appears in low light.
Finally, watch the video with the best photos taken on the iPhone:
Apple iPhone phones from Apple have been produced for more than 10 years and are popular all over the world. Even their obvious opponents admit a number of advantages that are implemented better than those of competitors. A striking example is the main camera on the iPhone. I have several friends who simply stopped using regular digital cameras after purchasing this smartphone. And one even sold a “DSLR”. Indeed, the quality of photos taken on the iPhone is at a very high level and most phones cannot compete with it. How many megapixels is the camera on the iPhone? Many people believe that in order to take a high-quality photo, the camera matrix must have a very, very high resolution! Let's find out!
The resolution of an image is determined by the number of dots it consists of. Moreover, one megapixel (megapixel) is one million pixels, that is, dots. That is, the higher the resolution of the phone’s camera, the better the detail of the image it will take.
Now let's see how many megapixels the camera is on the iPhone.
I collected data for each model, starting from the very first models and ending with the iPhone 6S and iPhone 7, in a table:
| iPhone model | Main | Frontal |
| iPhone 7 | 12 MP f1.8 | 7 MP |
| iPhone 7 Plus | 12 MP f1.8 | 7 MP |
| iPhone 6S | 12 MP f2.2 | 5 MP |
| iPhone 6S Plus | 12 MP f2.2 | 5 MP |
| iPhone SE | 12 MP f2.2 | 1.2 MP |
| iPhone 5S | 8 MP f2.2 | 1.2 MP |
| iPhone 5C | 8 MP f2.4 | 1.2 MP |
| iPhone 5 | 8 MP f2.4 | 1.2 MP |
| iPhone 4S | 8 MP f2.4 | VGA |
| iPhone 4 | 5 MP f2.8 | VGA |
| iPhone 3GS | 3 MP | No |
| iPhone 3G | 2 MP | No |
| iPhone | 2 MP | No |
As you can see from the data provided, the most modern models of Apple smartphones have an average camera resolution today. On iPhone 7, 6 and SE - only 12 megapixels.
How so?! It seems like - make the matrix resolution as high as possible and you will get great pictures?! No matter how it is!
In itself, a large number of megapixels does not guarantee high image detail. Much also depends on the light sensitivity of the lens, its focusing, noise reduction and image stabilization system. The developers from Apple followed this path.
And in order to take a good picture, the iPhone camera has 12 Megapixels, which is enough for your eyes! Such an image can be scaled over a wide range without loss of quality. And even then, most users will not do this. But due to the excellent performance of the stabilizer, noise reduction and good focusing speed, the iPhone can take excellent photos without chasing the number of megapixels. This fact makes it possible not to make its cost even higher (and they are already sky-high for most of Russia) due to the installation of a matrix with a huge resolution.
Most users use the standard application " Camera» to take photos on your iPhone or iPad. A simple and convenient tool has an unloaded interface, quick access from the lock screen and high speed. However, some useful features were somewhat hidden by the developers.
Quickly launch the camera from the lock screen
What many people like about the standard Camera app on iOS is the ability to quickly launch it from the device’s lock screen. All you have to do is swipe (gesture) from right to left, and the shooting application will immediately open. Everything takes just one second. Not a single frame will be missed!
Using a Grid
Going to system Settings → Camera You can activate the grid mode, in which the image received through the viewfinder is divided into three parts horizontally and vertically by lines. Thanks to this, you can use the principle of composition.
Due to this, it will be easier for the photographer to compose the frame using the simplified golden ratio rule. Important parts of the composition should be located along these lines or at their intersection - points of strength. This technique will allow you to obtain images saturated with energy.
Useless headset
Did you know that when connected to an iPhone or iPad, it can perform some of the functions of the iOS camera? By pressing any volume key you will get a new photo or start recording a video.
Volume buttons as shutter button
Not all touch device users like to take photos by pressing their finger on the display. On the iPhone, just press any volume button and you will immediately get a new photo. It is especially convenient to use this technique when taking selfies with the main camera.
Focus lock
To quickly lock focus anywhere, you need to make a long tap on the display. The exposure will be locked and “ Exposure/Focus Lock" Clicking on it once will return the focus to automatic mode. Apple has integrated a burst shooting feature into the Camera app. To activate it, just hold down the virtual shutter, after which the smartphone will start taking pictures at a speed of 10 frames per second. Then all that remains is to select the most successful images. This feature is ideal for shooting dynamic subjects.
It’s not without reason that many people are interested in how many megapixels are the main and front cameras on an iPhone. It's probably no secret that millions of photos are taken every day all over the world with the iPhone camera.
Statistics have already proven that the iPhone is the most popular device in the world for photography. This is not surprising, because today the iPhone camera will be better than some point-and-shoot cameras.
Number of megapixels on all released iPhones
Twelve phone models have already been released over the years, and I would like to consider both the front and rear cameras on iPhones in pairs. Then you will see everything for yourself.
Camera on iPhone 2G, 3G, 3GS
The very first Apple phones were not very famous for their cameras and their quality was not very good. This is not surprising, because it was only 2007 and only Sony Ericsson could boast of cameras.
Moreover, autofocus appeared only in the third generation, that is, in 3GS. It was just cool back then and the quality of the photos improved a lot.
- 2G: 2 MP rear camera;
- 3G: 2 MP rear camera;
- 3Gs: 3 MP rear camera;
According to the list, you can see that there was no question of any front camera. The word selfie hadn't been coined yet and you wouldn't see people taking pictures of themselves and food.
Camera on iPhone 4, 4S
The next two phones took an incredible leap and now millions of photos will be taken with the cameras of these two phones. 
These two phones already have front cameras. The main cameras now have flashes, and the iPhone 4s even has facial recognition.
- 4: rear camera 5 MP, front VGA (0.3 MP);
- 4S: 8 MP rear camera, front VGA (0.3 MP).
At night the photos were not very good and the flash is unlikely to help here. But during the day, the iPhone 4s takes very impressive photos even today.
Camera on iPhone 5, 5S, 5C
In the next generation, there were no significant leaps in pixels and the phone acquired a very similar design to the previous generation, only with a larger screen. 
Selfies are gradually starting to appear, because Instagram appeared in 2010. It’s no wonder that the front camera in these models has been improved.
- 5: rear camera 8 MP, front 1.2 MP;
- 5S: rear camera 8 MP, front 1.2 MP;
- 5C: 8 MP rear camera, 1.2 MP front camera.
The iPhone 5S comes with dual flash, which should improve night photos. In general, the quality of photos does not change much compared to the previous generation.
Camera on iPhone 6, 6S, 6 PLUS, 6S PLUS
Still, the time comes when Apple starts producing shovels. It seems that cameras should instantly get more megapixels, but this only happens in the 6S generation. 
In iPhone 6, the camera has not changed much, everything is approximately the same as in 5s. But the big screen is starting to show its advantages and looking at photos is much more fun and convenient.
- 6, 6 PLUS: rear camera 8 MP, front 1.2 MP;
- 6S, 6S PLUS: 12 MP rear camera, 5 MP front camera.
After many years, the number of megapixels changes only in the iPhone 6S. Finally, you can take even better selfies with some kind of flash.
Camera on iPhone SE, 7, 7 PLUS
So, the next update of the iPhone pleased us with cameras and now in the younger version we have a stabilizer, and in the older version there are now two cameras instead of one. 
There are a lot of features that help you take clearer photos in the dark. The photos come out simply amazing.
- SE: rear camera 12 MP, front 1.2 MP;
- 7: rear camera 12 MP, front 7 MP;
- 7 PLUS: dual rear camera of 12 MP, front 7 MP.
As a bonus, I would like to mention the previously released iPhone SE in the update. This is an updated 5S with 6S fillings, if anyone hasn't heard. His cameras are also included in this list.
Camera on iPhone X, 8, 8 PLUS
These smartphones again please us with very high quality shooting. If you look at the number of megapixels, the situation is the same as last year. 
However, a lot of work has been done and now we have a leader. It is a ten and its telephoto aperture is now ƒ/2.4. For comparison, the 7 and 8 Plus have ƒ/2.4.
- X: rear camera - dual, 12 MP with wide-angle and telephoto lenses, front - 7 MP;
- 8: rear camera 12 MP, front 7 MP;
- 8 PLUS: rear camera - dual, 12 MP with wide-angle and telephoto lenses, front 7 MP.
Perhaps the most striking update is the ability to record 4K on all models. The younger model and the second camera of the X are now with stabilization.
Results
Now you know what cameras are in all generations of Apple smartphones. The quality of the cameras is very excellent and in the future, we will not need ordinary cameras at all, except perhaps for professional photography.
On September 12, 2017, Apple released a new smartphone called iPhone X, or iPhone 10 as it should be called. Thus, the company celebrated the tenth anniversary of the existence of this product. The flagship received a completely new one, unlike any of the company’s current smartphones, but the screen and cameras deserve special attention. But let's talk about everything in order.
iPhone 10 Specifications
The characteristics of the new product really impressed everyone, both Apple fans and haters. The frameless screen, super powerful processor and other innovations shocked even the most obvious skeptics. Below you can see the detailed specifications of the gadget:
| Display | 5.8-inch, OLED, 2436 by 1125 pixels, pixel density 458 ppi, body ratio 81.49%, contrast ratio 1,000,000:1, maximum brightness 625 nits, HDR10/Dolby Vision, True Tone, DCI-P3, 3D Touch. |
| CPU | Apple A11 Bionic, 64-bit, 2.5 GHz, 6 cores, 10 nm, Neural Engine, M11 coprocessor |
| OS | iOS 11 |
| Memory | 3 GB RAM and 64/256 GB permanent |
| Cameras | Dual main with 12-megapixel sensors, aperture for the first f/1.8 and f/2.4 for the second, dual optical stabilization, LED flash, 2x zoom, support for 4K video at 60 FPS and 7-megapixel front TrueDepth with HDR support, on-screen flash Retina Flash and portrait mode |
| Battery | Fixed Li-Po with fast charging support, 21 hours talk time or 60 hours music playback |
| Connection | LTE Cat.16 with transmission speed up to 1.2 Gbps, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC, GPS/GLONASS, Lightning |
| Other | Wireless charging (Qi), IP67, Apple Pay, Siri, stereo speakers |
| Equipment | Lightning headphones, charger, cable, traditional Lightning to 3.5 mm adapter |
| Dimensions and weight | 143.6 x 70.9 x 7.7 mm and 174 grams |
| Start of iPhone X sales in Russia | November 3, 2017 |
| Price | from 79,990 rubles |
| Pronunciation | iPhone 10 (Ten) |
All information presented in the list is true. Now we will take a closer look at the features of the flagship.
Display
Cupertino equipped the Apple iPhone 10 with a frameless OLED display with a physical resolution of Super Retina 2436 x 1125 pixels, added support for HDR10, True Tone, like on the iPad Pro, and 3D Touch. The maximum screen brightness is 625 nits, and its body-to-body ratio is 81.49%. The glass surface has an oleophobic coating that repels moisture and fingerprints.
In addition, the new Super Retina display allows you to view HDR content on Netflix and YouTube. With pixel densities of 458 ppi and DCI-P3 color space, iPhone X is designed to deliver a premium experience.
Hardware and operating system
iPhone X relies on the all-new A11 Bionic processor, which has six 64-bit cores. They operate with a nominal clock frequency of 2.5 GHz and are equipped with a high-performance graphics accelerator. It also has an M11 coprocessor and a neural engine on board, the characteristics of which allow it to support machine learning and artificial intelligence.
The chipset itself is produced using a 10-nanometer process technology, which can significantly reduce energy consumption, but at the same time improves the performance of the smartphone. Thanks to the Apple A11, the iPhone 10 is faster than some MacBook Pro 13” 2017. Inside there is also 3 GB of RAM, 64 or 256 GB of internal memory to choose from.
This iPhone model comes pre-installed with the iOS 11 operating system, which will be released on September 19.
Cameras in iPhone 10
iPhone 10 received a pair of 12-megapixel main camera modules with a dual optical stabilizer. The first has an aperture of f/1.8, and the second - f/2.4. These are good indicators among current mobile solutions. The front camera has a 7-megapixel lens with support for Retina Flash and HDR.
The main camera powers the smartphone's augmented reality capabilities. The ARKit tool is already available to millions of users, but the iPhone X takes this to the next level with its TrueDepth camera on the front and, obviously, on the back.
Autonomy
Inside the metal-glass case there is a Li-Po battery. Thanks to it, according to the manufacturer, the iPhone X lasts 2 hours longer than the iPhone 7. It will last 21 hours in talk mode, and 60 hours in music playback. Apple has equipped it with fast charging, although the included power adapter won't provide enough power. Therefore, we will have to buy a MacBook charger.
iPhone 10 sales start date in Russia and price
In many countries around the world, including Russia, the brand new iPhone X went on sale on November 3, 2017. A week before that, on October 27, pre-orders officially started. It is available in two different body styles: silver and space grey.
The price of iPhone X in Russia at the time of sales was 79,990 rubles for the basic configuration with 64 GB of internal memory, and the top configuration with 256 GB was priced at 91,990 rubles. For fast charging you will have to pay at least 3,590 rubles. And wireless will cost about the same amount.
Other
The phone supports LTE 4G Cat.16, which means that the maximum transmission speed is 1.2 Gbps. It also has fast Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, NFC and GPS/GLONASS. Of course, the iPhone X is compatible with the Apple Pay mobile payment system.
Where to buy iPhone 10 cheaper?
In 2018, they introduced their new smartphone iPhone XS, which did not become anything revolutionary, but only continued the iPhone 10 line. But the good news is that this still affected the price tag of that truly revolutionary phone and now you can buy it for 64,950 rubles , instead of the iPhone XS, the price tag for which in Russia starts and reaches 128,000 rubles.The most profitable and reliable option is to buy an iPhone on AliExpress, while it costs 64,950 rubles there. Already 2147 people bought from this seller alone! After all, you don’t have to wait a month for it from China, since there is a TMall project that sells goods that have already been brought to Russia. So, if you are in Moscow, the courier will bring the phone on the day of order, and to any region the delivery time is from 2 to 5 days! These are official phones with an official warranty from Apple.
But you can buy it even cheaper if you get cashback for your purchase using LetyShops.
But it fell in price not only on Ali, but also in other stores:
1. C-store - RUB 69,990
2. Beeline - 65,000 rub.(Taking into account, the discount is 5000 rubles using the promo code up to September 30th!)
3. Messenger -
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