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Just last monthI put the iPhone 16es camera to the test against the Pixel 8a.
In fact, I was surprised by how much of a leap it offered with its low light performance.
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That way, I can see them side-by-side to inspect all of their minor differences.
On top of that, the iPhone 16e captures more definition in every part of the scene.
In contrast, the Pixel 9as color reproduction looks more true-to-life.
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With the sprawling lawn of Bryant Park above, theres more consistency with the exposure across the entire photo.
Although, the Pixel 9as shot has a smidge more definition.
However, both phones capture a lot of detail across my face and what Im wearing.
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However, I will say that the iPhone 16e captures more detail around my face.
At 2x zoom, the difference between them is minimal, but its a different story at 8x zoom.
I also notice that the iPhone 16e sharpens words better than the Pixel.
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However, I still favor the Pixel 9as ability to brighten up the scene.
Surprisingly, it does a better job of enhancing zoom photos.
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