Does Portrait mode only work on faces?

Narrow DOF on my Iphone X portrait mode.

Portrait mode works with subjects without a face

noticing the portrait mode works well for static subjects as well. Interestingly the focal distance for this to work had to be within apples 0.7- 2.5m approx max distance to enable the algorithm effect.

Does Portrait mode only work on faces?
Portrait mode iPhone x lower than average lighting

Portrait mode iPhone x indoor better than average light

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