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This started happening around the time iPhone X or iPhone Xs was introduce, when the camera sensor became larger. I asked a developer why this happens, and his answer was that Lightroom's in-app camera is simply asking the device for a raw image. What the sensor provides the LR app has a lot more raw image data than previous devices, and this requires image processing to get to the similar appearance as a processed JPG. The reason the LR Camera Viewfinder does not look as overexposed is that Apple designed the video feed in the viewfinder to be heavily processed and appear more like JPG.
In short, you are correct that using exposure compensation in the LR camera, or manually editing exposure for each image later is often necessary. I find that the LR Camera HDR mode makes images that require less exposure adjustment later. I hope this info helps you!
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After recently getting an iPhone 14 pro I am also seeing dng photos looking over exposed in lightroom mobile. As noted the photo may not actually be clipping its highlights but does require more processing if just wanting a quick picture. I understand we can change the exposure settings in auto or pro modes but this resets when we leave and re enter camera mode. The app needs the ability to keep any exposure compensation settings changed if required. Just like happens with aspect ratio and grid. Eg add an option to settings to maintain exp comp?,