Thanks to Google’s nonchalance about early announcements, we’ve already seen how the new Pixel 10 series is going to look. The biggest upgrade by far is coming to the base model, which is, for the first time, getting a third camera lens on the back. It’s such a big upgrade that it makes the Pixel 10 the perfect phone for most people — you won’t be missing out on the usual differentiator between the Pro and non-Pro models.
But here’s the thing: the Pro and non-Pro Pixels remain two different entities. Even if the base variant is getting a big bump, it’s still not a true Pro upgrade. Google is going to ensure its premium offering remains so, even if the feature margin shrinks.
And that little margin? That’s exactly what I want and what I think will be worth splurging on.
Which Pixel 10 series phone are you eyeing? 121 votes Pixel 10 25 % Pixel 10 Pro 26 % Pixel 10 Pro XL 44 % Pixel 10 Pro Fold 5 %
The value of a telephoto camera
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Most modern, pro-grade phones come with a periscope telephoto camera that lets you zoom in on your subject without losing detail. It’s helpful when you’re trying to capture faraway buildings, or birds, who might get scared if you get too close.
If I had to choose between an ultrawide or a telephoto as the second camera on my phone, I’d always go with the latter — it’s just so much more fun. If you ask me, it opens up photography possibilities in a way an ultrawide camera does not.
If I had to choose between an ultrawide or a telephoto as the second camera on my phone, I’d always go with the latter.
I often switch to the telephoto (or my phone does it automatically) when I want to take portraits of people or things. Those punched-in shots look so good with a super-sharp face and a blurred background. No matter how artificial the blur, a bokeh is a bokeh, and it makes your face pop.
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