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Take a look at photos from the iPhone 11, 11 Pro and 11 Pro Max

Apple launched three new phones each with an updated camera system. Check out the photos I took with each model testing out the new ultra-wide angle lens as well as Night Mode.

Scott Stein
I started with CNET reviewing laptops in 2009. Now I explore wearable tech, VR/AR, tablets, gaming and future/emerging trends in our changing world. Other obsessions include magic, immersive theater, puzzles, board games, cooking, improv and the New York Jets. My background includes an MFA in theater which I apply to thinking about immersive experiences of the future.
Scott Stein
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Photos shot with the iPhone 11, iPhone 11 Pro and iPhone 11 Pro Max

Welcome to a bundle of test shots I took with Apple's new iPhones. Here we have a photo taken on the iPhone 11 with the new ultrawide-angle camera.

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iPhone 11

The front-facing camera takes wider selfies. Use with care.

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The extra distance can be helpful if used properly.

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I started thinking I'd never use the second ultrawide-angle camera... but I'm starting to change my mind.

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An example of the two cameras: a bridge in the distance, with the standard "wide" camera.

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And pulled back. Ultrawide.

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The iPhone 11 and 11 Pro/Max have the same cameras, but the Pro phones add 2x telephoto. And Night Mode, seen here, works on all the phones.

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Night Mode, like low-light modes on the Google Pixel 3, Samsung Galaxy S10, Note 10 and others, takes longer exposures and pulls shocking light and color out of really dark scenes.

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At Brooklyn Bridge Park, where the colors got crazy at night.

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Just testing out how the phone handles food shots.

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Ultrawide angle plus shadow in Brooklyn.

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iPhone 11 Pro, taken with iPhone 11.

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Love the way this mirrored pylon self-portrait turned out.

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Sorry, there are a lot of bridge shots.

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Self-portrait on NJ train.

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Going from ultrawide iPhone 11 camera...

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...to the wide camera.

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Penn Station's perpetual nightmare construction looks somewhat beautiful on the iPhone 11.

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Pulling way back to look at the pilings in the water.

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Ultrawide on a famous photo spot.

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Taking another iPhone 11 photo of an iPhone 11 Pro.

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These next three ultrawide angle shots, I'll just let you judge.

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Portrait Mode on the iPhone 11 Pro looks great. The iPhone 11 also has Portrait Mode, too, but...

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...the Pro has Portrait Mode in wide angle, and...

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...telephoto.

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Another selfie, just because.

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iPhone 11 Pro

Trying the new Portrait Mode photo style, High-Key Light Mono.

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Going wide on the Penn Station escalators.

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Just a test of all three rear cameras. Empire State Building in ultrawide...

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...wide...

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...2x telephoto...

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...5x zoom (digital)...

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...and 10x zoom (digital).

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San Francisco test shots of the 11 Pro. Standpipes fascinate me at night.

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iPhone 11 Pro

Dinner shot, Liholiho Yacht Club. Love this place.

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iPhone 11 Pro

The pork chop was great.

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Nearby tiki bar The Zombie Village. Night Mode worked great here.

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A glowing drink became surreal.

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This shot of the ceiling is my favorite.

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No flash here, just the Night Mode at work (and it was very dark in this room).

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Selfie, airport. Not as flattering.

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Shot of iPhone 11 with 11 Pro. That green often looks like blue.

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I'm delighted with these night city-on-the-water shots.

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The stairs from earlier, in Night Mode.

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This park was nearly too dark to see. Here, it looks like a weird twilight.

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Completely dark, and this photo came out. But you can see the faces start to get weird.

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Night Mode doesn't always play well with bright lights. I thought this sparkler shot would come out nicer.

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The lights in the garden.

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Luke's Lobster under the bridge looks hyperreal.

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The clouds became so amazing this evening.

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Night Mode at a distance.

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Mirrored portrait. I wanted to see how this turned out.

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A cafe along the park.

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Night selfie with the team at the end of the day.

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11 Pro Max

Inside the Time Out Market.

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11 Pro Max

Ultrawide angle food shot, didn't have to raise the phone that high.

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OK, zooming into the curry with 2x telephoto.

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11 Pro Max

An example of High-Key Light Mono from the rear telephoto camera.

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11 Pro Max

Just throwing a few more shots in here.

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11 Pro Max

Not sure if I like this photo or not.

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11 Pro Max

I was curious if this would come out.

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Ultrawide angle doesn't have Night Mode, and photos don't turn out as bright without a flash.

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OK, almost done here.

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Stay tuned for lot more camera tests to come.

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