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Google's Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL pack 2X telephoto cameras
We ranked the Pixel 3 XL as the number one smartphone out there for camera tech, and with the launch of the Pixel 4, Google aims to keep that lead. Both the Pixel 4 and Pixel 4 XL now pack multiple cameras, with 12.2-megapixel f/1.7 main, 16-megapixel f/2.4 telephoto and 8-megapixel selfie cameras. That puts them nearly on par with the iPhone 11 and Huawei's P30 Pro -- apart from the unfortunate lack of an ultra wide-angle lens. As for video, the cameras can handle 4K at up to 30 fps, and 1080p at 120 fps.
Samsung may be working on a low-light camera mode called Bright Night
Samsung might be working on a new night photography mode to take on similar features in rival phones. According to a report from XDA-Developers, code the most recent build of Android Pie for the Samsung Galaxy Note 9 hints at the company working on a feature called Bright Night. According to the code, it will allow users to "take bright pictures even in very dark conditions."
The Pixel's Night Sight camera mode performs imaging miracles
When Google showed off its Night Sight feature at the Pixel 3 event last month, we were impressed but skeptical. Sample photos from the keynote looked drastically better when shot with the low-light mode, but since the feature wasn't live, we couldn't vouch for its effectiveness. Now Google is finally releasing Night Sight to the masses -- meaning you won't have to resort to installing a camera port to test out this mode. After some time testing the software out, I have to say, I'm blown away.
