Pixel 10 Pro Sharpens Photos at 50MP as Default 12MP Blurs Detail

3 articles · Updated · Android Police · Jun 28

50MP Hi-Res mode fixed blurry Pixel 10 Pro shots for the user, who found the issue stemmed from the camera app’s default 12MP resolution rather than a dirty lens.
12MP is the default on current Pixel phones because it processes faster and performs better in low light, but switching to 50MP in the Google Camera app’s Pro settings restores finer detail.
3 to 5 times more storage and some shutter lag are the main trade-offs, and the resolution control is available only on Pixel Pro models.
Other image-quality fixes include avoiding Instagram or Snapchat cameras, removing lens protectors, clearing the camera cache, restarting the phone, and using the 5x telephoto lens for cleaner zoom shots.

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