lol everywhere except daylight photos video HDR both in photos and video better frame rates on video better slow mo better panorama it has timelaps Pixel wins in front cameras and low light video
I agree the iPhone is so much closer now. Last year I liked 90% of the shots from the pixel over the iPhone. This year its more like 75%. Pixel is still the king but if they do add an extra camera than all I can say is good luck apple on catching up again. Btw the top 3 list of cameras on the phone will stay the same for pretty much forever it feels like. Google, iPhone, and Samsung will always be in the top 3 in no particular order. This also goes for the best phones in general.
@Ens all the major publications said the (LAST YEAR) PIXEL 2 camera was overall better than the NEW IPHONE XS camera. Your definition of "catch up" is suspect. you must be a fan boy who doesn't read and watch what's happening in tech. Then I can understand your confusion
@Ens I can literally link Verge, Forbes etc articles saying how the Pixel from last year can best the iPhone this year. You have a random sampling of comments (and I can dig to find people who prefer the pixel too) That's why I have professional publications on my side and you have.. whatever you have
Personally, as someone who does photography as a hobby, the dynamic range is better on the iPhone XS making for better fine tuning in post. So like Rob said, if you want great shots right out of the camera the Pixel 3 does that and it admittedly does look great. However if you like to edit photos in VSCO or Lightroom then the XS's dynamic range will have you satisfied.
I see the differences for sure, but I have to say, they’re within the range of personal preference ..! The pixel is sharper for sure in some scenarios, and has a higher colour saturation too .. I personally like that, but if I went with an iPhone, I’d just do a quick edit and reach the exact same result .. no biggie ! So it really boils down to which ecosystem you’re invested in.. Fantastic both of them! I’m sure software updates will up the game further ! Great video, hope to see more 😀✌🏻
The rear camera portrait shot was too far for the Pixel you have to move the subject closer because it doesn't have a telephoto lens. It would blur the background better
That's his point though, he is comparing the two phones and he is simply pointing out that the iPhone is capable of doing portrait shots at a further distance because of it's inclusion of a telophoto lense
@@madworldproductions855 Thats not how it works. You gave to comply with the required distance based on the focal length to achieve your goal. That's how photography works.
@@fightnight14 I know but all he is doing is a comparison of the two showing that the iPhone can take portrait shots with the subject being at a further distance.
This is a really good comparison and I do like the video. I don't mean to nitpick but it's apparent that you're reading when the camera's on you. I don't know how Jon does it but I never feel like he's reading, even if he is. And I wouldn't even mention it if not for the fact that it was a bit distracting, which detracts from your message. But this is a very well produced and effective comparison. Thumb's up from me.
iPhone photos are flatter, but pixel 3 photos look like the software edited it. While the pixel 3 looks better right away, it loses detail in stuff such as the shadows. With the iPhone, if you are willing to take the time to edit each photo, has much more options, since flatter images retain more detail. For instance, I was able to take the iPhone photo of the flower, and make it look very similar to the pixel photo (using the editing feature in google photos).
I disagree about about the lack of editing options with the Pixel. And I thought the point of a smart phone camera was to take great pictures, not good pictures that you can edit into great ones. That's my personal opinion. In fairness, the 2018 camera phones are all outstanding so we are really nit picking. But it's still fun to compare.
Jason Everly It's all personal preference. I'd personally want my photo to look good right off the bat, and i did not say pixel photos don't have good editing options. I even said I edited my photos using the Google photos app. I'm saying that while it's easy to edit a photo, it is hard to undo those edits. To be fair, you can take raw photos on the pixel that will allow you a wide range of options for editing, but then the photos will require editing to look good.
Exactly. On the Pixel, it's a one way thing - you can't get that detail back, and you can't reverse the over sharpening it does in a lot of images. On the iPhone, you have the choice - if you like a contrasted look, it's really easy to crank up that contrast or clarity, but you can't do it the other way around.
for the average consumer like me, i would want a photo that looks good at point and shoot - done. i don't want to take the time to edit. so pixel wins for me.
@@powerofpinesol8002 Not saying the iPhone didn't have things better over the Pixel 3. Just that what I find important in a photo the Pixel 3 does better.
@Swift Boiz Swift Boiz I guess washed out is the wrong term to use. Maybe flat? Because the iPhone brightens the dark areas up so you can see it when irl they're pretty dark. And overexposure: I will say it's TONS better than last year's iPhone X from what I've seen. But look at the car picture. There's a hazed look and a lot more glow from the sunlight outside the car. Or the pic with the neon lights. There's a lot more glow to it on the Xs. It's really it's all about preference. Neither one can beat a DSLR lol. Note 9, Xs, 3xl... They are all great cameras with their strengths and weaknesses. (Edited cause I ranted when I shouldn't of. Apologies if you saw that for the one minute it was up)
Can you say biased? The pics on the IPhone are more washed out. I have an XS and it takes beautiful photos but these images the Pixel clearly produced more real to life images. The IPhone video mode is clearly in favor of the IPhone, which is the main reason I cancelled my Pixel preorder and picked an IPhone XS up. I just wish I could change the settings in the actual camera app though.......
@@NoCluYT in video recording, No phone can beat iPhones, but photos, low light, portrait all goes to Pixel. Like it or not. Pixel is miles ahead of competition when it comes to photos!! 🔥🔥
My problem with the pixel series when it comes to camera is that they seem photoshoped but now it comes to personal opinion and how people like they re pictures .I personally prefer them natural and if I want to I can edit them later
@@itsMido2 I'm just talking about the camera. I like both the iPhone and pixel. I have the iPhone XS and pixel 2 XL. Both have good and bad points. I just think the pixel has a better camera.
itsMido2 dude stop being a hater, in the reality pixel 3 look way better, dont get me wrong i just brought the XS 4 days ago and i love it but i dont really cared which phone doing better because im a photographer and i know how to take a nice pictures so either camera is work just fine
Great comparison video. Gives more sense on how both phones perform. But missed on few usability points. How fast is the shutter speed, how is burst mode, Panorama comparison. Please do a video mode comparison front and rear facing ones. Thanks
Hey guys. I think you're overdoing the visuals when showing those images. We are here to compare the shots, there's no need to apply a blur everytime you zoom into a photo. It's distracting and does nothing to help us compare them.
@@pythyyy5115 Because you have no opinion as an Apple user. You have to use Apple's opinion. You are locked in and need to justify it. That is how Stockholm Syndrome works.
I recently switched from the iPhone xs to the pixel 3 and while the pixel 3 takes amazing pictures I still feel like the iPhone was slightly better especially portrait mode
raw picture format does not necessarily means picture looks grainy, it means it has more data, it should no necessarily looks bad or grainy. if you mean the picture looks raw as a adjective then i can see your point.
4K@60fps recording video on iPhone is the best ! Pixel is good at dynamic range and sofware AI ! Is more than 2 years since Portrait mode introduced but although with Depth Control their piccture is still not good
I think the Pixel’s photos look better, but it doesnt look natural enough. It looks like the photos has been edited by the software just so that it looks more appealing, but at the same time very artificial
At 4:44 and probably other places the iPhone X’s was exposed to a super bright light source more than the Pixel 3 so that could be the reason it’s a lot less contrasted and less sharp. I know that’s nit picky but your photos are shot slightly differently and could lead to big changes just a heads up to people out there.
Interesting. I watched another comparison this morning and I definitely gave the edge to the iPhone XS. In yours, the Pixel has it most of the time. Just goes to show that 2018 smartphone cameras are a lot closer than they were in 2017.
I think people are forgetting the fact that you can save the pictures taken with the Pixel 3 in RAW file, giving you more room to post-edit the pictures.
Man , all you checked was about camera and pictures, what about speed, system, weight, thickness and much more ??! What kind of comparison do you do on those phones ??
Finally someone understand that idea that a camera with good dynamic range is not necessarily good all the time. Pulling out more details from the show is good but it's not good all the time, so find good balance between dynamic range, colors and contrast gives a bit more consistency in images.
Most people might overlook the oversharpening in the Pixel 3 because the color attracts the eyes more. The majority of the photo from the Xs seems to be too bright and unsaturated if sure you can refine the image yourself but it's too much work. Apple needs to make more adjustment to their processing
people will lean towards the Pixel because the contrasts and the shadows on their photos are making the images look sharper and more detailed. people don't know that iPhone capture more details and fatter images that can be edited if you want to add shadows and contrast.
I was unsure of my pre-order of the Pixel 3 because I knew it would have a great camera but I didn't know how it stacked up and of course I wasn't going to trust Google's own references or the videos put out an hour after the phones announcement so thank you for making this extremely well produced video which made me feel a little more confident for wasting money on a phone with a good camera when I have a Digital SLR. Anyway Pixel is still KING!
Short answer: Yes. I just can't stop wondering, if that is what Google can do with a single lens, imagine how crazy the quality of their photos could be if the added a second one.
I think you're giving the iPhone XS more credit than it deserves. The Pixel slaughters this comparison in my opinion, except for portrait separation as others have stated. Great video still.
I still have the 1st gen pixel XL, love it. The only thing is you can tell the difference between the parts. My pixel is inconsistent with its quick charging, and sometimes it frustrates me, little things like that are wheat make me want to go back to apple, but all in all, I’m enjoying my pixel.
I prefer the XS because it tends to capture a more neutral, true to life photo rather than how the Pixel will throw more color, more contrast, more sharpness without giving you much of a choice. Yeah sometimes the photos will look better, but I prefer getting more of a blank slate to edit if I want to than having software decide how I want my photos to look. Apple gives plenty of tools, and I'm sure Google does too, to edit photos in the app however you want and even has some default filters to choose from. I prefer letting the filters add effects over the default camera settings doing whatever they want.
did you listen to the video at all? he says that the pixel always had the truer to life picture. i'm guessing he probably knows better since he was the one that took the picture of the things he was looking at.
Chet Patel I did listen to the video but I don't agree with his analysis. I mean if you pay attention to the comparisons the Pixel always has more color, darker shadows, sharper edges. Not to mention I just recently got my XS Max and have been testing out the camera here and there and noticed about the same results. The iPhone is subtle in it's processing, it doesn't work to completely change the way your pictures look from the original snapshot like the Pixel does in this video and others like it.
@@thecooljohn100 so, just to be clear, he takes a picture if something and he says it looks more like the pixel photo than the iPhone's and you tell him he's wrong?
Chet Patel Considering I can watch the video, see what he took a picture of, see the photo from both phones with my own two eyes... Yes...? I also own the XS Max so I'm able to compare his results with mine and I notice way more color accuracy on the iPhone than the crazy colorful fairyland photos the Pixel produces.
@@thecooljohn100 I see, and how many pictures have you taken with the pixel 3 to compare. Or again, you are going against every single review that compares the two and says the Pixel is more realistic. But I guess you have the XS and not even having to compare you can make the.....comparison, you've got this thing down. I wish I was able to look at one thing and know it's better than something else without even having to compare.
I have a pixel 2 and I compared the pics with an iPhone XS and mine is still better :/ XS blasts colors and overexposes pics but admittedly they have improved. What is underrated about the pixel is how it adjusts to the amount of light present and maintain shadows appropriately preventing overexposure. XS max under bright light takes pics that gimme a headache. :(
you said the hdr was more agressive on the XS, but its more on the pixel 3. HDR means HIGH dynamic range, which means deeper black and brighter whites, without clipping, which the pixel did better in the vines picture.
HDR is very important. The video is always mentioning that the iphone is lacking of shadows and contrast, you can easly fix that by editing the photo. on the Pixel, you can't recover any details on the shadow if it's already dark. what i don't like about the New iphones are the color accuracy and white balance..it's becoming like a samsung phone.
+Ignacio Romero No, when shadows are 'crushed' you can't get the information back in 8-bit images. Only if you'd shoot everything in RAW mode, you could do something. But a flatter image on the other hand is much easier to give extra contrast to your liking.
You can set the Pixel 3 to shoot in RAW all the time. I'm pretty sure the video is just showing the JPEG composite the two phones shoot. The JPEG algorithm the Pixel has just shoots with a higher contrast and is for use as an already good looking picture for the "average consumer". Seeing that you're not an "average consumer", a person with the knowledge to edit, this video may not be intended for you. I want to see the Pixel's RAW picture files before we start talking about editing.
Detail is on there, but if you turn up the brightness, it ruin other part of picture. Post processing in pixel I think is unnecessary because the picture itself is great and ready to share. Just add filter from Google photos to make it more to your taste. Yap I'm agree flat images make editing more fun. But if you considering to do this thing, better go with mirrorless. Or with DNG file. Because phone just for basic stuff like take and share
Didn't the XS lose to the pixel 2? I remember articles coming out saying that the pixel 2 camera was still the best even though the iPhone Xs and XS max Mass released.
Sometimes I think the Pixel is too sharp, too much contrast, but then the iPhone has too much noise reduction, and occasionally flat images, though you can edit that. IPhone video is nicer with better mics. Overall the iPhone is a better camera/audio package this year imo. But it's really personal preference
The XSM takes better overall portraits , low lights shots , sharpness , more details and doesn't blows out the sky and bright areas. But the pixel images still looks very bright , more colours and more natural. Overall , it's all about Details VS Looks and your personal preferences. For me , I would say the XSM is a better Camera for photography.
I would rather have a camera that gives a more balanced shot that is not too contrasty and just adjust the contrast later to my liking, rather than the processor doing it and throwing out all the details. We have to remember that not all pictures have to be contrasty. Different moods call for different approach. Get me the details and I am happy. Plus over sharpening just makes it look very videoish.
Tbh both of them look AMAZING for a smart phone camera. The only thing that would make it all better is if you could choose how your software treats each picture ... Kinda like normal picture mode and night mode on pixel devices now. I might actually say that apple is doing better if they had more choices software-wise.
Google was never king cameras like samsungs s9 + and iPhone x where better before you bring up dxomark google pays dxomark to tune there cameras to there liking that's why they get higher scores
In the pixel 3XL version photo with vines, notice how the whites in the sky are terribly blown off. That’s a thumbs up 👍🏼 for dynamic range of iPhone XS.
For some odd reason there is a lot of Mixed reviews as of right now. I have Samsung S8+ and I use ported Google Pixel 2 camera. I prefer it 90% of the time over stock. I am patiently for Pixel 3 to get ported to test it out my self. That is beauty of Android anyways.
Wait, this video is supposed to be a CAMERA COMPARISON and you didn’t compare the VIDEO capabilities of both? The iPhone takes much better video with better color. This video does not show the full picture.
iPhone knocked every phone out of the park in video capabilities on pretty much every camera review so I guess we don't need it here, it's just the pics they are variable in different conditions so we need a wide range of pics to find
People complaining about the pixel 3 details being to sharp - you know you can add a very slight blur in post to take care of that... Id rather have to tone my details down then not have them at all
Clearly there are some shots that look better on one phone and others that look better on the other phone. TH-camrs generally do a poor job in delivering comparable pictures(I said *generally*, calm down). Especially when youre facing bright light sources like the sun, a minimal difference in holding angle can make a big difference in image quality. In reality you take at least 2-3 shots, if you really want to capture something probably even more.
Ok, I applaud Apple for doing something a bit different with their HDR in taking in an overexposed photo and averaging it but they seriously need to rework that because trying to lift up the shadows are resulting in some really flat mid tones. I do the same in Photoshop and there's a line where it just becomes a bit fake. True life will be darker and the algorithm should be tuned down.
To start with, pixel 2 for me aint the king in terms of its camera. To be king you should lead in all categories. In my opinion that title is actually vacant, since the p20 pro came out. P20 pro aint the king also it only leads in night shots and zoom categories. So for me the title as camera king is currently vacant .
Just apply a dramatic filter, you'll get the same results as the pixel 3... I prefer my device taking a realistic photo, I can also edit the image later it I need to.
Yeah Pixel 3 in terms of camera for me as well. For me I think the contrast and shadows just are much better on the pixel. I don't like that on the iPhone where a lot of times shadows are just not there anymore
Take your pick, Google Pixel 3 or iPhone XS? Also, stay tuned for our full Pixel 3 review coming very soon!
I wanna try the Google Pixel 3. Of course, Pixel 2 is kinda outdated. It will always be defeated by XS. Hehe
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Pixel 3 XL anytime I don't care about looks I just want a phone that is smart, and has a very good camera, and simplicity.
Please make a video comparing the Pixel 3 camera with the Pixel 2
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Lol they won't, it will kill the pixel sales 😂
Gerasimos Rico why you say that
because camera in 3 isnt really much better than 2
Dieter from The Verge did a comparison along with the iPhone.
Just the production quality, great presentation alone from Robert had me commenting before finishing the video. Love this channel man👏🏿💯🔥
Thank you man!
Pixel wins everywhere, except in portrait background separation.
I wish they didn't save that money on extra lens... and on a designer.
nemanja milosevic lol on a designer for sure.
Pretty sure the Pixel has the best portrait mode on any phone. Well, based on other channels with hardcore photographers.
lol everywhere except daylight photos video HDR both in photos and video better frame rates on video better slow mo better panorama it has timelaps Pixel wins in front cameras and low light video
@@davout5775 lol your so called hdr on iPhone is brightening up the shadows too much that's the image is becoming almost flat with no contrast in it.
@@RameezRazaRiaz99kind of like the flat color profile that allows for better editing
I agree the iPhone is so much closer now. Last year I liked 90% of the shots from the pixel over the iPhone. This year its more like 75%. Pixel is still the king but if they do add an extra camera than all I can say is good luck apple on catching up again. Btw the top 3 list of cameras on the phone will stay the same for pretty much forever it feels like. Google, iPhone, and Samsung will always be in the top 3 in no particular order. This also goes for the best phones in general.
BladeLution nah
Jesus Christ... Imagine if Google ever adds a SECOND LENS..
that's gonna be like Goku taking off his weighted restraints clothing...
@Ens sounds like companies need to hire ya, you've got it all figured out and can deconstruct all their R&D that they're spending millions on
@Ens all the major publications said the (LAST YEAR) PIXEL 2 camera was overall better than the NEW IPHONE XS camera.
Your definition of "catch up" is suspect.
you must be a fan boy who doesn't read and watch what's happening in tech. Then I can understand your confusion
@Ens I can literally link Verge, Forbes etc articles saying how the Pixel from last year can best the iPhone this year.
You have a random sampling of comments (and I can dig to find people who prefer the pixel too)
That's why I have professional publications on my side and you have.. whatever you have
Marlon Luna hahaha 😂 Savage reply
@@mirzarizwanbaig9449 thanks man! That's why he left lol
Just saw #supersaf video on this same topic; his results were completely opposite. iPhone colors were more true to life and Pixel was more processed
same! i am just waiting for mkbhd camera comparison of these two phones! i trust mkbhd.
I actually thought he said the pixel was more true to life and iPhone was more saturated and warmer..?
It's actually the other way around.
It's weird when the iPhone has a more saturated display now. Going the Samsung route. It is more pleasant to view, but hardly considered accurate.
The result are so mixed. I don't understand.
Personally, as someone who does photography as a hobby, the dynamic range is better on the iPhone XS making for better fine tuning in post. So like Rob said, if you want great shots right out of the camera the Pixel 3 does that and it admittedly does look great. However if you like to edit photos in VSCO or Lightroom then the XS's dynamic range will have you satisfied.
It's a tough battle, I think which ever OS is your jam either phone is going to be good and satisfactory!
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Remind me why u don’t do this type of videos more often ? 😍😍 great job Robert keep up man 👍👍✌️. By far the best comparison video I’ve ever seen.
Both Cameras are great, I also include the Note 9 in the discussion too. Photos are really more “ eye of the beholder” more than anything else.
Yeah, cameras are crazy subjective.
I see the differences for sure, but I have to say, they’re within the range of personal preference ..!
The pixel is sharper for sure in some scenarios, and has a higher colour saturation too .. I personally like that, but if I went with an iPhone, I’d just do a quick edit and reach the exact same result .. no biggie !
So it really boils down to which ecosystem you’re invested in.. Fantastic both of them! I’m sure software updates will up the game further !
Great video, hope to see more 😀✌🏻
The rear camera portrait shot was too far for the Pixel you have to move the subject closer because it doesn't have a telephoto lens. It would blur the background better
That's his point though, he is comparing the two phones and he is simply pointing out that the iPhone is capable of doing portrait shots at a further distance because of it's inclusion of a telophoto lense
@@madworldproductions855 Thats not how it works. You gave to comply with the required distance based on the focal length to achieve your goal. That's how photography works.
@@fightnight14 I know but all he is doing is a comparison of the two showing that the iPhone can take portrait shots with the subject being at a further distance.
@@conradsstory I don't believe he is saying one is better, he is simply comparing
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This is a really good comparison and I do like the video. I don't mean to nitpick but it's apparent that you're reading when the camera's on you. I don't know how Jon does it but I never feel like he's reading, even if he is. And I wouldn't even mention it if not for the fact that it was a bit distracting, which detracts from your message. But this is a very well produced and effective comparison. Thumb's up from me.
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I'm more excited to see a comparison between Pixel 2xl and Pixel 3xl rather than Pixel 3xl and iPhone Xs Max.
iPhone photos are flatter, but pixel 3 photos look like the software edited it. While the pixel 3 looks better right away, it loses detail in stuff such as the shadows. With the iPhone, if you are willing to take the time to edit each photo, has much more options, since flatter images retain more detail. For instance, I was able to take the iPhone photo of the flower, and make it look very similar to the pixel photo (using the editing feature in google photos).
I disagree about about the lack of editing options with the Pixel. And I thought the point of a smart phone camera was to take great pictures, not good pictures that you can edit into great ones. That's my personal opinion. In fairness, the 2018 camera phones are all outstanding so we are really nit picking. But it's still fun to compare.
Damehuri AD shadows on the pixel are darker, making it look better, but it loses some detail
Jason Everly It's all personal preference. I'd personally want my photo to look good right off the bat, and i did not say pixel photos don't have good editing options. I even said I edited my photos using the Google photos app. I'm saying that while it's easy to edit a photo, it is hard to undo those edits. To be fair, you can take raw photos on the pixel that will allow you a wide range of options for editing, but then the photos will require editing to look good.
Exactly. On the Pixel, it's a one way thing - you can't get that detail back, and you can't reverse the over sharpening it does in a lot of images. On the iPhone, you have the choice - if you like a contrasted look, it's really easy to crank up that contrast or clarity, but you can't do it the other way around.
for the average consumer like me, i would want a photo that looks good at point and shoot - done. i don't want to take the time to edit. so pixel wins for me.
I like the Pixel 3 shots way better overall. I LOVE details. Including contrast, which the iPhone Xs to me... looks washed out a lot and overexposed.
Super Chris but most of the time the iPhone had better dynamic range
@@powerofpinesol8002 Not saying the iPhone didn't have things better over the Pixel 3. Just that what I find important in a photo the Pixel 3 does better.
@Swift Boiz if that makes me a dummy I'll own it and I don't care :D
@Swift Boiz Swift Boiz I guess washed out is the wrong term to use. Maybe flat? Because the iPhone brightens the dark areas up so you can see it when irl they're pretty dark.
And overexposure: I will say it's TONS better than last year's iPhone X from what I've seen. But look at the car picture. There's a hazed look and a lot more glow from the sunlight outside the car. Or the pic with the neon lights. There's a lot more glow to it on the Xs.
It's really it's all about preference. Neither one can beat a DSLR lol. Note 9, Xs, 3xl... They are all great cameras with their strengths and weaknesses.
(Edited cause I ranted when I shouldn't of. Apologies if you saw that for the one minute it was up)
Can you say biased? The pics on the IPhone are more washed out. I have an XS and it takes beautiful photos but these images the Pixel clearly produced more real to life images. The IPhone video mode is clearly in favor of the IPhone, which is the main reason I cancelled my Pixel preorder and picked an IPhone XS up. I just wish I could change the settings in the actual camera app though.......
I’m a diehard apple fan, but I admit the pixel camera is better
I have an iPhone 8+ and I agree
I've Pixel 2 and I admit XS can't even beat my Pixel 2!!!😎 Don't go with a Fanboy!! Watch any TH-cam comparison between XS and Pixel 2. Peace
@@mirzarizwanbaig9449 pixel 2 is good, but doesn't beat the X. Only pixel 3 can do that. BTW, pixel could improve their video quality.
@@NoCluYT in video recording, No phone can beat iPhones, but photos, low light, portrait all goes to Pixel. Like it or not. Pixel is miles ahead of competition when it comes to photos!! 🔥🔥
@@NoCluYT Please watch comparison and come back😉
My problem with the pixel series when it comes to camera is that they seem photoshoped but now it comes to personal opinion and how people like they re pictures .I personally prefer them natural and if I want to I can edit them later
No, you have an iPhone and try to justify it #stockholmsyndrome
Where is low light comparison which Google is hyped about ? And u call this a camera comparison without that?
What about video comparison? Which iPhone XS is better by a huge margin (shoots 4K/60fps - 1080p/240fps)
Great video, bro. Your format and summary at the end is so helpful 👊🏿
Great comparison, pixel the king again.
Barry Lawson so much for the King that's copying the look of the the iPhone and managed to look worse 🤦🏾♂️
ItsMido2 And what has that to do with a camera comparison?
@@itsMido2 I'm just talking about the camera. I like both the iPhone and pixel. I have the iPhone XS and pixel 2 XL. Both have good and bad points. I just think the pixel has a better camera.
itsMido2 dude stop being a hater, in the reality pixel 3 look way better, dont get me wrong i just brought the XS 4 days ago and i love it but i dont really cared which phone doing better because im a photographer and i know how to take a nice pictures so either camera is work just fine
itsMido2 this is about the camera not looks. 🤦♀️
Great comparison video. Gives more sense on how both phones perform. But missed on few usability points. How fast is the shutter speed, how is burst mode, Panorama comparison. Please do a video mode comparison front and rear facing ones. Thanks
I don't like how the iPhone brightens the shadows. It over does it and makes pictures look flat.
Hey guys. I think you're overdoing the visuals when showing those images. We are here to compare the shots, there's no need to apply a blur everytime you zoom into a photo. It's distracting and does nothing to help us compare them.
I prefer the XS camera over the pixel. Like women, it comes down to preferences.
and because you have an iPhone lmao #stockholmsyndrome
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Lars Rye Jeppesen why cant android bois just let us have our own opinions 🤦♂️
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@@pythyyy5115 Because you have no opinion as an Apple user. You have to use Apple's opinion. You are locked in and need to justify it. That is how Stockholm Syndrome works.
I recently switched from the iPhone xs to the pixel 3 and while the pixel 3 takes amazing pictures I still feel like the iPhone was slightly better especially portrait mode
I find the iPhone more 'raw' vs the Pixel which as a learning mobile photographer would really be helpful
You can shoot raw on the pixel 3
Raw does not mean the picture looks flat
Lou D Raw out of the box
Axcel ctw Raw simply means everything looks grayer, flatter and less saturated
raw picture format does not necessarily means picture looks grainy, it means it has more data, it should no necessarily looks bad or grainy. if you mean the picture looks raw as a adjective then i can see your point.
4K@60fps recording video on iPhone is the best ! Pixel is good at dynamic range and sofware AI ! Is more than 2 years since Portrait mode introduced but although with Depth Control their piccture is still not good
I think the Pixel’s photos look better, but it doesnt look natural enough. It looks like the photos has been edited by the software just so that it looks more appealing, but at the same time very artificial
At 4:44 and probably other places the iPhone X’s was exposed to a super bright light source more than the Pixel 3 so that could be the reason it’s a lot less contrasted and less sharp. I know that’s nit picky but your photos are shot slightly differently and could lead to big changes just a heads up to people out there.
Great vid! Yes, please do a video camera comparison!
Question: The smart HDR on the iPhone. Can you choose whether to have it on or off? If so how do the images compare with and without?
Interesting. I watched another comparison this morning and I definitely gave the edge to the iPhone XS. In yours, the Pixel has it most of the time. Just goes to show that 2018 smartphone cameras are a lot closer than they were in 2017.
I think people are forgetting the fact that you can save the pictures taken with the Pixel 3 in RAW file, giving you more room to post-edit the pictures.
Bottom line - pixel 3 is the camera you can trust
Hey I know that guy! Nice video!
I’m an Apple fan but the pixel 3 definitely still holds the “best smartphone camera” title from last year.
Man , all you checked was about camera and pictures, what about speed, system, weight, thickness and much more ??! What kind of comparison do you do on those phones ??
Great video TB!
What's the case on the iPhone XS and do they make a Max version?
Finally someone understand that idea that a camera with good dynamic range is not necessarily good all the time. Pulling out more details from the show is good but it's not good all the time, so find good balance between dynamic range, colors and contrast gives a bit more consistency in images.
Most people might overlook the oversharpening in the Pixel 3 because the color attracts the eyes more. The majority of the photo from the Xs seems to be too bright and unsaturated if sure you can refine the image yourself but it's too much work. Apple needs to make more adjustment to their processing
people will lean towards the Pixel because the contrasts and the shadows on their photos are making the images look sharper and more detailed. people don't know that iPhone capture more details and fatter images that can be edited if you want to add shadows and contrast.
Great review! But in this video the motion blur effect during zooming into the frame is kinda unnecessary which confused my eyes many times.
Why are you shouting?
Thot it was just me thinking that lol
I'm hyped!
Just an annoying voice .. sorry
Haim Peretz Thats not nice
LMAO
I was unsure of my pre-order of the Pixel 3 because I knew it would have a great camera but I didn't know how it stacked up and of course I wasn't going to trust Google's own references or the videos put out an hour after the phones announcement so thank you for making this extremely well produced video which made me feel a little more confident for wasting money on a phone with a good camera when I have a Digital SLR. Anyway Pixel is still KING!
I'd be more interested when 'Night Sight' featured is pushed out on a future update and how well the images come out in low light situations
Short answer: Yes.
I just can't stop wondering, if that is what Google can do with a single lens, imagine how crazy the quality of their photos could be if the added a second one.
I think you're giving the iPhone XS more credit than it deserves. The Pixel slaughters this comparison in my opinion, except for portrait separation as others have stated. Great video still.
Thanks for doing an honest review. Lots of youtubers would bias towards the pixel or towards the iPhone but you stayed unbiased.
The short answer? Yes.
It sorta tripped me out when I was looking at the full-res photos on your website and saw my local shopping center lmfao
Either phone you pick you’re still going to get one of the best two smartphone cameras out there. Crazy how mobile photography has gotten so good.
I think it’s like buying the Nokia phone with 41MP , with a crap software
Wow they should really make a way to add contrast after you take a photo. Perhaps they could put it under a handy edit button on every photo.
I bet it would make a difference on the portrait modes if you took a step forward to make the focal length equivalent
Cool video. I like the Pixel 3 XL photos better. I take a lot of pictures so I think this is the year I switch from Apple to Android.
I still have the 1st gen pixel XL, love it. The only thing is you can tell the difference between the parts. My pixel is inconsistent with its quick charging, and sometimes it frustrates me, little things like that are wheat make me want to go back to apple, but all in all, I’m enjoying my pixel.
The telephoto zoom on iPhone doesn’t always work. Only when the lighting conditions are good. The candy shop image was digital zoom not optical
It's a pretty tough decision, but I think will choose the XS since I haven't really used an iPhone before. I now wanna try something new.
I prefer the XS because it tends to capture a more neutral, true to life photo rather than how the Pixel will throw more color, more contrast, more sharpness without giving you much of a choice. Yeah sometimes the photos will look better, but I prefer getting more of a blank slate to edit if I want to than having software decide how I want my photos to look. Apple gives plenty of tools, and I'm sure Google does too, to edit photos in the app however you want and even has some default filters to choose from. I prefer letting the filters add effects over the default camera settings doing whatever they want.
did you listen to the video at all? he says that the pixel always had the truer to life picture. i'm guessing he probably knows better since he was the one that took the picture of the things he was looking at.
Chet Patel I did listen to the video but I don't agree with his analysis. I mean if you pay attention to the comparisons the Pixel always has more color, darker shadows, sharper edges. Not to mention I just recently got my XS Max and have been testing out the camera here and there and noticed about the same results. The iPhone is subtle in it's processing, it doesn't work to completely change the way your pictures look from the original snapshot like the Pixel does in this video and others like it.
@@thecooljohn100 so, just to be clear, he takes a picture if something and he says it looks more like the pixel photo than the iPhone's and you tell him he's wrong?
Chet Patel Considering I can watch the video, see what he took a picture of, see the photo from both phones with my own two eyes... Yes...? I also own the XS Max so I'm able to compare his results with mine and I notice way more color accuracy on the iPhone than the crazy colorful fairyland photos the Pixel produces.
@@thecooljohn100 I see, and how many pictures have you taken with the pixel 3 to compare. Or again, you are going against every single review that compares the two and says the Pixel is more realistic. But I guess you have the XS and not even having to compare you can make the.....comparison, you've got this thing down. I wish I was able to look at one thing and know it's better than something else without even having to compare.
Robert You’re Awesome. If You Ever Decide To Go Solo I’ll Support 🤝 !
Why do all channels focus mostly on daylight shots? Low light is where the differences are more pronounced between flagship cameras.
For most daylight shots it looks like you can't go wrong with either. But what about low light or night shots?
Coming from an iPhone user, based on the pics you’ve shown, I’d pick the Pixel 3 but not so much. They’re both very close.
I have a pixel 2 and I compared the pics with an iPhone XS and mine is still better :/ XS blasts colors and overexposes pics but admittedly they have improved. What is underrated about the pixel is how it adjusts to the amount of light present and maintain shadows appropriately preventing overexposure. XS max under bright light takes pics that gimme a headache. :(
Why does every video have to be quick? Reviews are unreliable enough already without being rushed.
you said the hdr was more agressive on the XS, but its more on the pixel 3. HDR means HIGH dynamic range, which means deeper black and brighter whites, without clipping, which the pixel did better in the vines picture.
HDR is very important. The video is always mentioning that the iphone is lacking of shadows and contrast, you can easly fix that by editing the photo. on the Pixel, you can't recover any details on the shadow if it's already dark. what i don't like about the New iphones are the color accuracy and white balance..it's becoming like a samsung phone.
The detail is still there on the Pixel. The XS has the same ammount of information in the darker areas, just brighter
+Ignacio Romero No, when shadows are 'crushed' you can't get the information back in 8-bit images. Only if you'd shoot everything in RAW mode, you could do something. But a flatter image on the other hand is much easier to give extra contrast to your liking.
You can set the Pixel 3 to shoot in RAW all the time. I'm pretty sure the video is just showing the JPEG composite the two phones shoot. The JPEG algorithm the Pixel has just shoots with a higher contrast and is for use as an already good looking picture for the "average consumer". Seeing that you're not an "average consumer", a person with the knowledge to edit, this video may not be intended for you. I want to see the Pixel's RAW picture files before we start talking about editing.
@@MacXpert74 But here neither the blacks are crushed or the whites are burned
Detail is on there, but if you turn up the brightness, it ruin other part of picture. Post processing in pixel I think is unnecessary because the picture itself is great and ready to share. Just add filter from Google photos to make it more to your taste.
Yap I'm agree flat images make editing more fun. But if you considering to do this thing, better go with mirrorless. Or with DNG file.
Because phone just for basic stuff like take and share
Didn't the XS lose to the pixel 2? I remember articles coming out saying that the pixel 2 camera was still the best even though the iPhone Xs and XS max Mass released.
I love the camera of the Google Pixel 3 but anything else,I'd go for the iPhone XS Max❤
... I wouldnt. The iPhone XS is boring
Nah 🅱️ this ain't it
For fuck sake, people really need to stop saying the Pixel 2 was the best camera. It was overtaken by many other phones in the meantime.
*I prefer the Xs*
Sometimes I think the Pixel is too sharp, too much contrast, but then the iPhone has too much noise reduction, and occasionally flat images, though you can edit that.
IPhone video is nicer with better mics. Overall the iPhone is a better camera/audio package this year imo. But it's really personal preference
The XSM takes better overall portraits , low lights shots , sharpness , more details and doesn't blows out the sky and bright areas. But the pixel images still looks very bright , more colours and more natural. Overall , it's all about Details VS Looks and your personal preferences. For me , I would say the XSM is a better Camera for photography.
I would rather have a camera that gives a more balanced shot that is not too contrasty and just adjust the contrast later to my liking, rather than the processor doing it and throwing out all the details.
We have to remember that not all pictures have to be contrasty. Different moods call for different approach. Get me the details and I am happy.
Plus over sharpening just makes it look very videoish.
Tbh both of them look AMAZING for a smart phone camera. The only thing that would make it all better is if you could choose how your software treats each picture ... Kinda like normal picture mode and night mode on pixel devices now. I might actually say that apple is doing better if they had more choices software-wise.
should i go for pixel 3 or note 9?
Google was never king cameras like samsungs s9 + and iPhone x where better before you bring up dxomark google pays dxomark to tune there cameras to there liking that's why they get higher scores
@@nate.da.great02 I mean features wise google lacks many features
@@bigbird6740 like what lol?
@@mommy3505 telephoto zoom, 4k 60, ultra slo MO, 2.8 aperture
In the pixel 3XL version photo with vines, notice how the whites in the sky are terribly blown off. That’s a thumbs up 👍🏼 for dynamic range of iPhone XS.
For some odd reason there is a lot of Mixed reviews as of right now. I have Samsung S8+ and I use ported Google Pixel 2 camera. I prefer it 90% of the time over stock. I am patiently
for Pixel 3 to get ported to test it out my self. That is beauty of Android anyways.
Wait, this video is supposed to be a CAMERA COMPARISON and you didn’t compare the VIDEO capabilities of both? The iPhone takes much better video with better color. This video does not show the full picture.
iPhone knocked every phone out of the park in video capabilities on pretty much every camera review so I guess we don't need it here, it's just the pics they are variable in different conditions so we need a wide range of pics to find
This video isn’t giving a fair comparison of what you are getting someone might make the wrong decision from watching this
People complaining about the pixel 3 details being to sharp - you know you can add a very slight blur in post to take care of that... Id rather have to tone my details down then not have them at all
I actually disagree here. I prefer the iPhone’s image but to each their own. Great video as always
Same here, I don't like those crushed shadows.
Clearly there are some shots that look better on one phone and others that look better on the other phone.
TH-camrs generally do a poor job in delivering comparable pictures(I said *generally*, calm down).
Especially when youre facing bright light sources like the sun, a minimal difference in holding angle can make a big difference in image quality.
In reality you take at least 2-3 shots, if you really want to capture something probably even more.
rohan thomas In your dreams raging fanboy
It's like comparing a DSLR to a point and shoot...
Ok, I applaud Apple for doing something a bit different with their HDR in taking in an overexposed photo and averaging it but they seriously need to rework that because trying to lift up the shadows are resulting in some really flat mid tones. I do the same in Photoshop and there's a line where it just becomes a bit fake. True life will be darker and the algorithm should be tuned down.
Good video TB!
Waiting for video comparison! 👍
A "little bit" oversharpening is an understatement. Google needs to dial that down.
To start with, pixel 2 for me aint the king in terms of its camera. To be king you should lead in all categories. In my opinion that title is actually vacant, since the p20 pro came out. P20 pro aint the king also it only leads in night shots and zoom categories. So for me the title as camera king is currently vacant .
Hello Robert may we know what is your current daily driver phone ?
Using two phones right now, iPhone XS Max & Pocophone F1
@@jon4lakers thanks for your answer 👍 (HTC 10 for me)
Just apply a dramatic filter, you'll get the same results as the pixel 3... I prefer my device taking a realistic photo, I can also edit the image later it I need to.
Yeah Pixel 3 in terms of camera for me as well. For me I think the contrast and shadows just are much better on the pixel. I don't like that on the iPhone where a lot of times shadows are just not there anymore
Camera is used to shoot video?
Tech 🐃 is awesome 👍
The answer: *IT DEPENDS*