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Here’s the difference the variable aperture of the iPhone 18 Pro makes at night

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The iPhone 18 Pro's wider variable aperture was tested for its impact on Night mode photography, revealing a small but present difference in depth of field compared to the standard iPhone 17 Pro. The author intended to focus on night video but shifted to analyzing night photos, noting the variable aperture's role in controlling background blur.

Key points

• The iPhone 18 Pro features a wider variable aperture compared to the iPhone 17 Pro, which was tested for its effect on Night mode photography.
• The difference in depth of field is described as small but present, with the variable aperture influencing background blur in low-light conditions.

Context

The author previously tested the variable aperture's effect on depth of field but intended to focus on Night mode video instead. This article addresses the delayed shift to analyzing night photos, where the variable aperture's role in controlling background blur remains a key factor.

Limitations

The evidence is limited to a single author's subjective assessment of a small but present difference in depth of field. No quantitative data, camera specifications, or comparative metrics are provided in the source.

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