I would also like the reference image from the sensor instead of the blown out HDR monstrosity Apple removed the ability to turn off after the iPhone 12.
This is another interesting point. iPhone's do a bunch of post processing to improve image quality. What exactly are we signing as real and not AI manipulated here? How much image processing is allowed before it isn't verified? (do panoramic stitched photos count?)
There are myriad 3rd party camera apps that will give you RAWs straight off the sensor. Apple also has its "ProRAW" format which is a nice middle ground.