Pixel 11 lets you make any Camera Look default with this buried setting
The Pixel 11 series is out in the hands of plenty of (hopefully) happy users, and for the most part , I can count myself among them. This generation marks a massive shift for the camera in particular, as Google has finally loosened up its HDR-centric grip on processing. Really, the only big downsides with Camera Looks appeared to be how it saved your default look — and, as it turns out, there’s a…
In the recent comparison between the Google Pixel 11 Pro and the iPhone 17 Pro, the author took both phones around Delhi to evaluate their camera performance. Google's new Pixel 11 Pro boasts significant camera upgrades, including better dynamic range on its wide camera and 30% higher light sensitivity on its zoom sensor. The iPhone 17 Pro also features a formidable camera system, with 48-megapixel wide, ultrawide, and telephoto cameras, including a 4x optical zoom that can achieve 8x magnification with software.
The author took pictures in various environments, such as the well-lit and shadowy areas of Delhi's Lodhi Garden monuments. They noted that Apple's colors appeared more accurate, while Google's Pixel 11 Pro delivered better dynamic range and captured more details in shadowy areas. The Pixel 11 Pro's portrait shots had a pinkish hue, which the author preferred for its natural skin tone, while the iPhone's portrait shots seemed overly processed.
Both phones could take macro photos, with the Pixel 11 Pro capturing more textures on flower petals and water droplets, while the iPhone looked smoother but lacked the bokeh effect. The author also noted that the Pixel 11 Pro offered 5x optical zoom, while the iPhone 17 Pro offered 4x optical zoom. In a challenging scene with a black cat in a dark environment with backlight, the Pixel 11 Pro managed to capture more details and comparatively accurate colors, with sharper yellow eyes and more distinct fur details compared to the iPhone's struggles.
The author concluded that for their preferences in photo quality, the Google Pixel 11 Pro was the better option, offering more contrast, brighter visuals, and sharper zoom shots. However, they acknowledged that the iPhone 17 Pro still offers a good representation of scenes and has an accurate color representation. Despite some issues with the Pixel 11 Pro's camera app and Google Photos app, the author still preferred the Pixel 11 Pro's photos overall.
They expressed optimism that Apple's upcoming iPhone 18 Pro might improve its zoom capabilities to better compete with the Pixel 11 Pro.
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