iphone 16 pro max ultra wide camera gives a yellowish tint

What happening is iPhones only have Auto White Balance (AWB) and do not have the ability to set WB before making a photo.

The size of the hand in each image is influencing the WB sensor and therefore color temperature and tint of each photo. If you reshoot the ultra wide camera shot so the size of the hands are closer in size, I suspect the colors will be closer.

It could be a firmware/software issue that Apple may adjust in future updates. Each camera is a separate unit and has separate AWB sensors.

If users don’t report their experiences with the products, Apple will never know. I’d suggest discussing with Apple Support and opening a support ticket so the issue gets escalated to engineering. You can also leave feedback for Apple at the link below.

Product Feedback - Apple

Dust on the sensor is a manufacturing defect. Have you considered getting the camera module replaced?

Can you please post a screen shot show each photos information? Something like this,

Please note the information about the image at the bottom. If you display the images in Apple Photos app and then tap I (information) it will display relevant metadata. Once displayed take a screenshot and post. Thank you.

You’re welcome and I hope you have a great weekend!

Yes you have the photo filter on in your camera button settings.

Also the grany problem you described could be that you don’t have enough light while having your max pro option within the camera on.