Portrait mode is a camera feature available on many smartphones, including iPhones and Android devices. It is designed to take pictures of human subjects, with a sharp focus on the subject and a blurred background, mimicking the bokeh effect seen in professional cameras with specialized lenses. Portrait mode uses software to blur the background in photos, and it is especially useful for emphasizing the portrait subject and making them stand out.

On iPhones, Portrait mode is available on iPhone SE (2nd generation) and later, iPhone X and later, as well as iPhone 7 Plus and iPhone 8 Plus. Some iPhone models have multiple options for Portrait mode, like 1x or 2x, and users can switch between the options by tapping the 1x or 2x button. On supported iPhone models, Night mode turns on when taking a portrait in low-light situations with the wide (1x) lens.

Portrait mode can also be used to take pictures of objects, and blurring also works most of the time. Some smartphones have various options under portrait mode, like the ability to vary the blur effect or apply different lighting effects.

To use Portrait mode on an iPhone, users need to open the Camera app, swipe across the shooting modes at the bottom of the screen, and select Portrait. Its important to note that Portrait mode doesnt work well in low light, and users may need to adjust the lighting or take the photo in a well-lit area.