Pixel 6a's image processing is superior than iPhone 14 Pro: YouTuber MKBHD

A recent blind camera test by YouTuber Marques Brownlee, popularly known as MKBHD, produced a surprising winner. The YouTuber is well-known for publishing technical critiques of well-liked products from Apple, Samsung, and other significant tech firms. After the iPhone 14 Pro won the top prize at the 2022 Smartphone Awards, Marques Brownlee contrasted it with other smartphones. Reports claimed that, a comparison between the iPhone 14 Pro and other smartphones was made. When it comes to photography quality, Marques Brownlee discovered that there was another smartphone that could rival the iPhone 14 Pro. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="2000"] Image credit- Gizchina.com[/caption] Despite the fact that the iPhone 14 Pro won the top prize in the 2022 Smartphone Awards for its camera system, MKBHD's examination revealed certain worrying problems that may have an impact on the image quality of pictures taken with the device. Also Read: Google Pixel 7a Could Be Much Better Than Pixel 6a  He stated that post-processing was probably the root of the problem. Smartphone manufacturers must employ software to modify photographs to increase their quality due to smaller camera sensors than those found in DSLR cameras. This entails lowering background noise, modifying the white balance, and boosting brightness. While this aids in creating photographs of higher quality, excessive post-processing might result in unnatural-looking outcomes. [caption id="" align="aligncenter" width="1536"] Image credit - Gizchina.com[/caption] In terms of post-processing, the Google Pixel 6a triumphs over the iPhone The Google Pixel 6a surprised everyone by winning the camera test, showing that Google Pixel devices handled this post-processing better than the iPhone. The Apple Smart HDR feature, which combines numerous photographs taken in various lighting settings, is now believed to make the problem worse. Due to Apple's extensive post-processing, photos are too sharpened, faces in selfies appear unnaturally white, and shadows appear too light. Furthermore, this has been noted by developers. Difference Between a Smart HDR Photo and One Without Sebastiaan De-With, the creator of the well-known camera programme Halide, pointed out a number of problems with Smart HDR in his evaluation of the iPhone 14 Pro. Despite having excellent camera technology, Apple's post-processing capabilities are lacking.