New Delhi,07,DEC,2025,(India Today News Ca):- The iPhone 17 Pro and Pro Max have lost the ability to use Night mode in Portrait mode, a feature available on prior Pro models since the iPhone 12 Pro.​
Missing Feature
Users report that Night mode fails to activate in Portrait mode on the iPhone 17 Pro, even in low light, and standard Night mode photos lack depth data for later Portrait conversion. Apple’s support document confirms this omission, listing support only up to iPhone 16 Pro Max.​
User Reactions
Reactions on Reddit, Apple forums, and news sites express shock, calling it a downgrade for low-light portraits despite capable hardware like LiDAR. Many speculate it’s due to longer capture times causing user frustration or processing issues, though Apple provides no explanation.​
Image Quality Trade-offs
Without Night mode, Portrait photos reach 24 megapixels with less noise but appear darker, while Night mode shots (in standard mode) are brighter at 12 megapixels yet noisier. The feature persists in regular photo mode, so users must choose between Portrait effects or enhanced low-light brightness.
