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But in terms of detail, the iPhone 16s main camera holds up.
This way, itll mitigate the iPhone 16 from swaying or shaking.
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Secondly, youll also want to set the night mode capture to its maximum time.
And finally, the weather conditions also play a critical role in how astrophotography images turn out.
Since Im near the beach, Im constantly fighting against wind gusts that can ruin my long exposures.
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However, Ive had better results with the Pixel 9 Pro XL.
At 10x zoom, it looks more like a glowing orb than anything else.
Despite this, the iPhone 16s main camera still produces the same results as other flagship phones Ive tested.
Apple iPhone 16.(Image credit: Future)
Thankfully the Moons glow doesnt have an adverse effect on how I captured M42 because its far away enough.
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