It’s time for yet another iteration of the classic debate — whether or not more megapixels are actually better on a smartphone camera. Usually, we’re worried about how brands can fit 200MP into a primary camera or why they stuck with a lowly 2MP macro camera for another year, but not this time. This time, it’s all about snapping selfies on the Google Pixel 9 series.
Yes, for the first time in a few years, Google has made a significant change to its selfie camera setup — at least on the Pixel 9 Pro series. It decided it was time to try a high-resolution sensor, and we’re here to see whether or not that decision pays off. Let’s compare the new Pixel 9 Pro XL sensor to the tried and true shooter on the Pixel 9.