When comparing the TrueDepth camera on the iPad Pro M3 (though the latest models are M4) to the iPhone 14 Pro in low-light conditions, several factors come into play. The iPad Pro's front-facing TrueDepth camera system includes a 12-megapixel Ultra Wide sensor, which is designed for selfies and video calls. It supports features like Center Stage, Portrait mode, and Portrait lighting, but it does not specifically highlight low-light performance enhancements like those found in the iPhone 14 Pro[5].
The iPhone 14 Pro features a TrueDepth camera with an Æ/1.9 aperture, which is designed to improve low-light performance for photos and videos. It uses autofocus for faster focusing in low light and captures group shots from farther away. Additionally, the iPhone 14 Pro benefits from Apple's Photonic Engine, which significantly enhances mid-to-low-light performance across all cameras by applying Deep Fusion earlier in the imaging process to deliver more detail and preserve subtle textures[2][9].
In terms of low-light handling, the iPhone 14 Pro generally offers better performance due to its advanced Photonic Engine and larger sensor size, which improve detail and reduce noise in low-light conditions[4][7]. However, some users have reported issues with over-processing and noise in low-light photos on the iPhone 14 Pro, which can sometimes result in less optimal image quality compared to older models[11].
For the iPad Pro, while it does not have the same level of low-light enhancements as the iPhone 14 Pro, its TrueDepth camera is still capable of capturing good images in well-lit conditions. However, it may not perform as well in very low-light environments without specific features like Night Mode or advanced low-light processing algorithms found in the iPhone 14 Pro.
In summary, the iPhone 14 Pro generally handles low-light conditions better than the iPad Pro's TrueDepth camera due to its advanced hardware and software enhancements. However, both devices can still provide good results in well-lit conditions, and the iPad Pro excels in other areas like video conferencing features and augmented reality capabilities.
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[3] https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vxl6m7Cqj-A&vl=en
[4] https://techcrunch.com/2022/09/14/review-apple-iphone-14-pro/
[5] https://www.macrumors.com/roundup/ipad-pro/
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[7] https://fstoppers.com/mobile/apple-iphone-14-pro-good-camera-2024-review-653471
[8] https://support.apple.com/en-us/102381
[9] https://petapixel.com/2022/09/07/apples-iphone-14-and-iphone-14-plus-bring-enhanced-cameras/
[10] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/i-dont-love-the-iphone-14-pro-camera-and-i-know-why/
[11] https://www.reddit.com/r/iphone14/comments/y1isve/iphone_14_image_quality_sucks_in_low_light/
[12] https://www.digitaltrends.com/mobile/i-used-an-ipad-as-my-main-camera-and-what-happened-amazed-me/