I think their software is not yet properly calibrated to the new bigger sensor. One does not need that much processing anymore but they will probably address it with future iPhones, since they will use this sensor with the next 2 generations. So software updates won‘t reach the 14 models.
MarcusToGo t1_j7wai20 wrote
Reply to 14 Pro Max photos look awful! When will this be fixed? by Alphanova1
I think their software is not yet properly calibrated to the new bigger sensor. One does not need that much processing anymore but they will probably address it with future iPhones, since they will use this sensor with the next 2 generations. So software updates won‘t reach the 14 models.