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Apple recently unveiled the iPhone 6S Plus upgraded to have a 12 megapixel main camera that competes with Android shooters. The iPhone 6S Plus also brings the Live Photos feature, an innovation that captures moments in dynamic, GIF-like images.

It was back in 2011 when Apple first bumped up the megapixel in its iPhone 4S camera. The tech titan claimed that it will not add pixels since it would increase the noise in images, but it soon figured out a way around the issue. The Verge reports that from iPhone 6 Plus' 8 MP camera, the iPhone 6S Plus now has a 12 MP iSight rear camera that has 50% more pixels for faster autofocus.

The device's front snapper comes with a 5 MP FaceTime HD lens and Retina Flash. Its cameras' flash technology uses Retina Display technology to capture brighter yet accurate colors in ambient lighting.

Gizmodo mentions that the iPhone 6S Plus utilizes deep-trench isolation for a more precise color and exposure output with minimal noise. Travelers and photography enthusiasts can find the iPhone 6S Plus exciting since the revamped camera can give sharper, more detailed photos with wider depth of field.

The iPhone 6S Plus cameras work hand-in-hand with 3D Touch technology. For example, a user can hold the camera app and a pop-up menu will appear showing a list of actions like taking a selfie. It is also worth mentioning that the device can record a 4K video.

A neat feature of the iPhone 6S Plus is the Live Photos innovation integrated in its camera. Live Photos, as Apple senior vice president of marketing Phil Schiller puts it, "extends the captured moment." By default, this feature is turned on. Upon using it, Live Photos displays a 12 MP high-quality still image that when press-touched, turns into a video.

The iPhone 6S Plus camera's Live Photo feature adds vitality to each image. It can also have sounds during playback. When swiping through the gallery, the live images behave like short GIFS. Apple says that Live Photos uses efficient frame-to-frame technology to work.

In terms of megapixels, the iPhone 6S Plus falls short from Samsung, Sony, and LG handsets that have cameras with 16 to 23 MP. According to ZDNet, Apple was once the in the lead in camera specs for its easy-to-use and snappy photo capture and its good image output. However, Android smartphone cameras have become better over the years and offer users a cheaper alternative.

Although the number of megapixels does not necessarily indicate a camera's performance quality, Apple makes a step to compete with Android smartphones by upping its iPhone 6S Plus camera from 8 MP to 12 MP. The new flagship device can be purchased for $300 on September 25.