Google and Sony take dramatically different approaches to their smartphone cameras and nothing showcases that more distinctly than pitting the Google Pixel 6 Pro vs Sony Xperia Pro-I. Where Google relies on artificial intelligence to produce the best possible images with a simple press of the button, Sony is more interested in delivering accurate results that leave room for subtle enhancements in post. Neither approach is necessarily better than the other, they’re simply different.
Even though they share “pro” monikers, Google and Sony are pitching the Pixel 6 Pro and Xperia Pro-I to entirely divergent segments of potential users. The Pixel 6 Pro is an affordable flagship meant to appeal to the masses, while the Xperia Pro-I is a pricey professional-grade smartphone/camera-replacement combo intended for serious creators.