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Pixel users say Google’s image processing is ruining shots. Are you affected?
Many users are complaining about the mismatch between the camera viewfinder preview and the image output.
- Several Pixel users are reporting discrepancies between their camera viewfinder previews and the final processed photos.
- Most of the complaints focus on over-processed images with inaccurate color balance.
- The issue could be Google’s HDR processing, which unfortunately cannot be turned off.
Pixels have long been known for being some of the most consistent and safest options for a great camera Android phone. While there are Android flagships from Chinese brands that arguably take better photos and videos these days, recent Pixels like the Pixel 9 series stay right up there towards the top. However, not all users seem happy with Pixel’s image processing, and we’re seeing frequent complaints about over-processed photos.
A Reddit user recently went on a rant about their Pixel 9 Pro’s photo processing, complaining that the photo they click often turns out quite different from what they see in their viewfinder. The viewfinder image shows the correct colors, but the processed photo after clicking ends up messing with the color balance to a great degree. The Redditor attached this composite image of their orange Shelby for reference, with the processed image on the left, and the viewfinder image on the right:
