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Collagem22
User level: Level 1 (13 points)

18 Pro Camera horrible for selfies

I really hate the iPhone 18 Pro camera, especially for selfies. It's my first upgrade since the 12Pro which seemingly took real photos. The 18 autoadjusts everything once the photo is taken, making one's face look more orange, flat, and wide, even with all settings turned off. Exhausting and distressing that at this price point we have no choice but to take AI photos that look uncanny and unattractive. I might honestly trade it back in for a new battery on my 12Pro since there is no option to turn off all the facial processing. It should not be this hard; most people are literally just using the camera for regular pictures of themselves and their friends / fam / pets. Is anyone else feeling like the autoadjust of color / skin / face width is insane, even with all settings turned off?

Posted on Oct 5, 2026 9:09 AM

6 replies

MrHoffman
User level: Level 10 (169,253 points)

Oct 5, 2026 11:04 AM in response to Collagem22

Assuming you can’t, get where you want with the iOS 27 camera controls, try a third-party camera app.

lobsterghost1
User level: Level 10 (233,174 points)

Oct 5, 2026 11:07 AM in response to Collagem22

Collagem22 wrote:
what is "polling" in this context? am i not allowed to register a complaint? is that not the express purpose of this so they can update it

You must not be aware that this is a user to user only forum. Apple isn't here, doesn't participate, nor read posts for user feedback. As users only, registering a complaint here won't get you any update. You can provide feedback to Apple here if you'd like someone at Apple to read your thoughts --> Feedback - iPhone - Apple


Personally, I'm VERY satisfied with the results I've gotten from the selfie camera on both our iPhone 18 Pro and 18 Pro Max. So I'm not sure what Apple needs to update? We're certainly not seeing many complaints here on this, the most heavily visited forum in the world for all things iPhone.


There are a LOT of settings one can choose when taking a photo, either from the front facing selfie camera or the rear cameras. Are you even aware of all the customization options you have available to you? You might benefit from reading these links:


iPhone camera basics - Apple Support


Use the Camera Control on iPhone - Apple Support


Use iPhone camera tools to set up your shot - Apple Support


LD150
User level: Level 10 (107,674 points)

Oct 5, 2026 12:30 PM in response to Collagem22

Collagem22 wrote:
what is "polling" in this context? am i not allowed to register a complaint? is that not the express purpose of this so they can update it

"Is anyone else feeling like the autoadjust of color ...."

is polling. Asking others to agree with you or offer supporting opinions, rather than asking for technical help.

Don't get carried away with the word "Discussion". Its Q and A

Johnathan Burger
User level: Level 9 (72,811 points)

Oct 5, 2026 9:10 AM in response to Collagem22

Polling is not allowed on this forum.


Collagem22 Author
User level: Level 1 (13 points)

Oct 5, 2026 10:27 AM in response to Johnathan Burger

what is "polling" in this context? am i not allowed to register a complaint? is that not the express purpose of this so they can update it

Collagem22 Author
User level: Level 1 (13 points)

Oct 5, 2026 6:17 PM in response to Collagem22

ok

Originally posted at discussions.apple.com/thread/256370582