iPhone 12 Pro: Everything the LiDAR Sensor Can Do!

The new iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max are equipped with LiDAR sensors...but what are they actually good for? Let's find out.

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[MarkSpurrell]

*Update:* I have tested the LiDAR sensor with the normal Portrait Mode, and can confirm that it does not affect the accuracy of depth in that mode. Apple could in theory push an update that will make the cameras take advantage of LiDAR more often, but as of right now, it unfortunately does not. The only time the LiDAR sensor is used in the camera app is for Portrait Mode photos when used in combination with Night Mode.

[kingcognito]

The video didn’t include photogrammetry, i.e. scanning objects into digital 3D-meshes, which is much improved with the help of a lidar. This has been the killer lidar feature for myself.

[GasStationEncounters]

The cat at 1:47 is a MONSTER! What kind of cat is that? I want one.

[DaniyalKhan-pmzz]

1:46 that cat is literally done with humans 😂😂😂😂

[Rhojune]

I think for 3D artists, this phone is so useful in many ways.. Like 3D scanning or facial scan. I think ill buy one soon..

[bryezkye]

The measuring ability of lidar left me in awe.

[TechWithBrett]

Love the title 😉. Those are some pretty cool features!

[Afrasayabful]

"Try doing that in 3 Seconds" lol

[DanasDiary.]

Looks like a dream for Architects and Interior Designers

[obidean]

I'm quite impressed with the feature set that Apple comes out to take advantage of the LIDAR, especially intrigued by the measurement app. As a Galaxy user, I low-key would want something similar to that as I can see myself using it. Many phones have same extra depth sensor on the back but doing nothing, seems wasted to me. So, kudos Apple 👍🏼

[mier_inc]

Finally a video with some more depth. Learned a few things. Thanks for the original content. :-)

[nicoletiana]

I got the iPhone 13 pro max in white 128gb and did an unboxing video on my channel! Absolutely love this phone. I also did a Spigen clear glitter case unboxing and try on, this is a great case if anyone is wanting a clear but slimming case for the 13 pro max. Loveeee this phone!!!

[NickIsaacs]

Another reviewer said the LIDAR isn’t used in portrait mode to measure depth because it doesn’t have as many points as the face ID camera. It’s only used to autofocus at night, and nothing else when it comes to the camera.

[jing]

My friend's iPad Air 4 works completely fine on AR even without the LiDAR sensor. It’s cool that this technology is here, but I don’t exactly see a reason as to why it's necessary on a phone or a tablet? Better accuracy of course, but that's it?

[ALFAOURI-]

How did you use Lidar? I can't see that on my camera or that tool, where should i go? Although I have 13 pro max

[BudNuggets]

The into reminds me of this one site... I can’t remember what it’s called 🤔

[jamiemeadowcroft]

And here I was thinking I could map things in 3D like when they used LiDAR to map underneath the plants in the Amazon rainforest 🙃

[chobblegobbler]

Help me. All I have is Polycam. What am I missing out on. iPhone 12 Pro.

[nickthinkpainting]

Myself many others major issues with front camera craping out. This new model is very finnicky especially if shook or vibrated. The optical image sensor shits the bed. Not impressed at all.. Should have kept my 11.

[nardmicka]

Dat other robot was whoopin yo robot ahhh 😂