![]() ![]() Super Res Zoom on the Pixel 3 is almost as good as optical zoom Overall, this category is really hard to separate and results aren't always consistent: for some subjects I prefer the Pixel 3, but others, the iPhone XS looks much better. The iPhone XS also has the option of adding different lighting effects to photos shot in portrait mode. The XS also has a more natural-looking blur that simulates the falloff from a shallow depth-of-field effect from a DSLR lens, rather than the stark contrast between subject and blur like on the Pixel 3. The iPhone XS portraits can look more flattering on faces because Smart HDR evens out shadows and highlights. On some Pixel 3 portraits, the blur effect isn't rendered naturally, like here on the left side of the hair. Or where the Pixel just got the area to blur wrong altogether. I had a few instances where I could see a line between the subject and where the blur kicks in, like in the image below. But the blur effect can be confused by busy backgrounds or curly hair. Portraits from the Pixel look pin-sharp and pop off the screen. The Pixel 3 just has a regular slider without f-stop increments, but adds the option of also being able to adjust foreground blur and focus point. The iPhone XS lets you simulate changing the f-stop on a lens as you move the slider all the way from f1.4 to f16. Both let you adjust the bokeh (background blur) after the shot has been taken. You'll be happy with portrait mode on either phone and be able to take stunning shots. Turning HDR on really helps save shadow and highlight detail in your shots, and I thought both phones did a great job here. Expect true-to-life colors and pleasing saturation from both. Images look great from both phones when you're shooting in bright, outdoor light. Both work in similar ways, by combining multiple exposures to boost the dynamic range of your photos. It's called HDR+ or HDR+ Extended on the Pixel 3, while the iPhone XS has Smart HDR. HDR and general photos on both are fantastic Read CNET's reviews of the Pixel 3 and iPhone XS here. ![]()
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