Marques Brownlee

Every iPhone Camera vs LOW Light

Mar 30, 2026
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This video compares the low-light photography performance of every iPhone model from the original iPhone to the iPhone 17 in a controlled test.

In this video, tech reviewer Marques Brownlee conducts a side-by-side comparison of the camera performance of every iPhone model released, from the original iPhone up through the iPhone 17. The video serves as a visual demonstration of the evolution of mobile computational photography. While the host notes that all devices can perform well in bright, daylight conditions, the true test focuses on low-light environments, showcasing how sensor technology and software processing have incrementally improved image quality, noise reduction, and dynamic range over nearly two decades of product iterations.

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Worth watching if: You are interested in the historical progression of smartphone camera technology and want to visually see how low-light image quality has evolved over the life of the iPhone.

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