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Pixel phones are among the best camera phones out there. However, it seems some Google Pixel 9 Pro users are encountering a bit of a hiccup with camera processing. A Reddit user recently voiced their frustration, noting that the photos their phone takes often look quite different from what they see in the viewfinder.<\/p>\n
The original post reports the issues from a Pixel 9 Pro. However, several other users have confirmed similar problems from other models, such as the Pixel 8 and even the Pixel 7 series. So, it doesn\u2019t appear to be a bug limited to a particular Pixel generation.<\/p>\n
Image processing issues plaguing Pixel phones\u2019 camera<\/p>\n
The user explained that the viewfinder image displays the colors accurately. However, upon pressing the shutter button and processing the image, there is a noticeable alteration in the color balance. Interestingly, this happens even with the \u201cUltra HDR\u201d setting turned off. Tweaking the image resolution between 12MP and 50MP doesn\u2019t seem to make a difference either. They even mentioned that the \u201cRich color in photos\u201d option, which aims for a wider color format, doesn\u2019t seem to have any effect.<\/p>\n
Processed image vs. Viewfinder image. Via: Android Authority<\/p>\n
Below you can see another example of the problem in a video from another Redditor:<\/p>\n
Using \u201cTop Shot\u201d serves as a workaround<\/p>\n
That said, there\u2019s a clever workaround that helps sidestep this overprocessing. By enabling Google\u2019s \u201cTop Shot\u201d feature, users can essentially pick a different frame from the burst of images taken and save that as a copy. For those unfamiliar, Top Shot captures multiple frames around the moment you hit the shutter, giving you the option to choose the best result. Selecting an alternative frame seems to avoid the unwanted color shift.<\/p>\n
While there\u2019s no official word from Google yet, we can take a guess at what might be causing this. The prime suspect could be overly aggressive HDR processing being applied to the final image that the Pixel delivers. This would explain why selecting a different frame through Top Shot resolves the issue. Unfortunately, the Pixel Camera app doesn\u2019t currently offer an option to simply disable HDR\u2014not to be confused with the Ultra HDR setting.<\/p>\n
Hopefully, Google catches wind of this issue quickly and rolls out a fix. Pixel phones have built a strong reputation for their excellent photography. So, a color processing problem like this could certainly take some of the shine off that appeal.
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