At 3X zoom, the advantages of the Superzoom system start to show as you get far less noise and a better resolved detail on the Pixel.

4X


Those differences only amp up at 4X zoom level. The iPhone looks grainy, while the Pixel still captures a very sharp and more pleasing photo.

The Pixel can zoom all the way up to 8X zoom and you will see the benefits from Superzoom all across the zoom range, at any level. It is not something that counts as a camera revolution, but it's definitely an improvement that we appreciate seeing.

So yes, next time when you take a picture with your Pixel don't hesitate about using the digital zoom at any level: you will capture the shot you want and chances are that it will look quite good.