GoKawiilThe Google Pixel 11 series is finally here, and there’s a lot to be excited about. All four phones get the Tensor G6 chipset, Gemini Intelligence, and a raft of other software features.
Google’s new phones also have intriguing camera additions like Magic Capture and Camera Looks. Unfortunately, you’re missing out on a lot more camera features if you opt for the base Pixel 11 over the Pixel 11 Pro or Pro XL.
If you’re thinking about picking up the regular Pixel 11, here are a few camera features you’ll miss out on that the new Pro phones offer.
What feature would you most like to see on the standard Pixel 11? 36 votes Pro Zoom 42 % High-resolution photo support 17 % Manual controls 8 % Instant Night Sight 19 % Video Boost 11 % Pro Stable Video 3 %
120x Pro Zoom
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The Pixel 10 Pro phones debuted 100x Pro Res Zoom, as Google used generative AI to deliver sharp images out to 100x. This wasn’t merely a real image with AI-assisted processing, but rather an effectively generated picture based on a real scene. Nevertheless, the base Pixel 10 didn’t get this feature at the time.
Google has now announced 120x Pro Res Zoom, and it’s exclusive to the Pixel 11 Pro and Pro XL. For better or worse, the vanilla Pixel 11 misses out on this feature in favor of 30x digital zoom. I can understand not offering 100x or 120x Pro Zoom given the Pixel 11’s low-resolution 5x camera, but even 20x or 30x Pro Zoom would be a decent addition for people who don’t mind generative imagery.
High-resolution photo support
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