The LiDAR scanner on the iPhone 12 Pro and Pro Max measures how long it takes light to reflect back from objects. ... LiDAR takes it one step further and offers improved and advanced occlusion. This essentially means that it has more of an understanding on which objects are in front of others.

Why do I need LiDAR on my iPhone?

Time-of-flight cameras on smartphones tend to be used to improve focus accuracy and speed, and the iPhone 12 Pro does the same. Apple promises better low-light focus, up to six times faster in low-light conditions. The lidar depth-sensing is also used to improve night portrait mode effects.

Can you turn off LiDAR on iPhone 12?

No, LiDAR cannot be manually toggled on or off, and is a full part of your camera ecosystem that seamlessly works with all-other iPhone 12 Pro features.