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- No story of Google’s Pixel 3 phones would be complete without mentioning their powerful cameras.
- All the models in the Pixel 3 family, from the Pixel 3a ($299.99) to the Pixel 3 XL ($900), feature a 12.2-megapixel dual-pixel rear camera.
- They also include cool camera features such as Night Sight, which let you take impressively crisp low-lighting shots, and Google Lens, which lets you examine real-life products with your phone.
- If you’re considering a new Pixel 3 phone, these nine camera features might convince you to take the leap.
In the smartphone world, Google has made a name for itself with the Pixel line and its stunning camera quality.
The newest models, the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL, are set to be released soon, but in the meantime, you have plenty of great phones to choose from in the Pixel 3 series. It’s made up of four phones, the 3a and 3a XL, the 3, and the 3 XL.
They differ in price, design, size, and battery life, but the one thing they all boast is a 12.2-megapixel dual-pixel rear camera. Along with this powerful camera comes a host of cool photo-shooting features to make you appreciate it even more. Whether you prefer the budget Pixel 3a, which only costs $300, or want to splurge for the Pixel 3XL, which costs around $900, you get to enjoy the same camera features.
If you’re thinking about buying a Google Pixel 3 phone for its camera alone, we don’t blame you (and you’ll be getting a useful overall phone, too). As a Pixel 3 owner myself, I’ll show you the camera features below that might convince you to make the upgrade.
Learn more about the best camera features of the Google Pixel 3 series of phones, then shop the different models below.
Photos featured are taken with a Pixel 3 XL and are unedited.
Camera
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The camera in "Auto" function is great for everyday picture-taking. It captures colors vibrantly and photos come out crisp and clear. You can turn on the "Motion" feature for live photos, set three- or 10-second timers, adjust the brightness, and use special light modes (sunny, fluorescent, cloudy, etc.). On "Selfie" mode, you can actually zoom out to fit more people into your group selfie.
Portrait
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To make your friends and family look like models and trick others into thinking you used a DSLR to take these photos, use Portrait mode. It blurs the background to make faces and bodies in your immediate view ultra-crisp. The nice thing about Google’s Portrait mode is that it also gives you the regular, non-portrait version, so you’ll have both on hand.
Night Sight
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It’s hard to believe that nighttime landscapes like the one above were taken with a phone camera. In low lighting conditions, the Pixel’s camera shines. Use Night Mode for dim outdoor and indoor scenes, from viewpoints enjoyed at midnight to fancy, Michelin-starred dishes that are usually cloaked in dark mood lighting.
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