A useful answer, not a camera replacement

iPhone Thermal Camera Compatibility Checker

Choose your iPhone generation, iOS version, and goal. The checker explains whether the standard camera can use a creative filter or whether your task depends on a real infrared sensor.

Your result

Compatible for creative filters

Your iPhone can use creative thermal and night vision filters. It does not measure temperature.

What this checker evaluates

The result combines operating-system compatibility with the physical difference between visible-light cameras and infrared sensors. Every supported iPhone can create a thermal-inspired look, but no standard iPhone camera can measure long-wave thermal radiation.

Why the goal matters

Photo and video effects are software tasks. Temperature measurement, electrical inspection, and seeing without visible light depend on specialized hardware. The checker keeps those outcomes separate.

Frequently asked questions

Does this checker detect a real thermal sensor?

No. It explains whether your goal requires external hardware.

Is my photo uploaded?

No. Photo analysis runs entirely in your browser.

Does the palette chooser edit my image?

No. It recommends a direction using fixed examples.