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In fact, I mentioned how it finally introduces a proper macro photography mode in myPixel 9a review.
so that test out how well this new mode performs, Im pitting it against its closest rivals.
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Out of the bunch, the Pixel 9a gets my vote for its well-balanced exposure and excellent details.
In fact, it has the same level of sharpness and detail as the Pixel 9a.
Even with its 6x macro zoom shot, I still think the iPhone 16e does better.
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
From the flower petals to the buds in the middle, the Pixel 9a does justice with this one.
Its not by much though.
Naturally, I was able to get the closest with Pixel 9a and Nothing Phone 3a Pro.
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Even though it lacks a proper macro photography mode, the iPhone 16e still manages to deliver excellent closeups.
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 9a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Pixel 8a (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (1x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
iPhone 16e (2x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (3x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
Nothing Phone 3a Pro (6x zoom)(Image credit: Tom’s Guide / John Velasco)
