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We asked, you told us: You want a manual or pro mode on Pixel phones
July 29, 2025
Google‘s Pixel phones have long had a reputation for taking great photos, arguably popularizing the use of multi-frame algorithms to take better shots. The company has since offered features like Night Sight, astrophotography, and Super Res Zoom, making for quite a suite of options.
One major missing feature is a pro or manual mode, and we thoughtthis is a long-overdue additionfor Pixel phones. But what do you think, though?
Do you want a pro/manual camera mode on your Pixel?
We posted the poll inside ouropinion articlelast week, accruing just over 940 votes as of writing. It turns out that almost 82% of polled readers think Google should bring a manual or pro mode to its Pixel phones, making it a landslide victory.
This isn’t much of a surprise, as manual mode has been a fixture on other smartphones since the early to mid-2010s. Everyone from Samsung and LG to Nokia and Xiaomi offers the option on their phones. It gives users complete control over the final image with controls for ISO, shutter speed, exposure, and more.
On the other hand, just over 18% of respondents say they don’t want a manual or pro mode on their Pixel devices. The comments supporting this stance suggest that phone cameras are better suited for quick auto shooting.
Then again, there are situations where manual mode might be preferable. These are often scenarios where getting a quick shot isn’t important, such as landscapes, sunrise/sunset, or cityscapes at night.
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