Abstract
- The Pixel 10 sequence may add tele-macro assist.
- This implies the telephoto sensor on the Pixel 10 may assist macro photographs, permitting you to seize excessive close-up photographs from an additional distance.
- The Pixel 10 reportedly may supply macro capabilities on each the telephoto sensor and the ultra-wide lens. Usually, most smartphones depend on their ultra-wide lens for macro photographs.
Because the launch of the Pixel 10 series approaches, the rumor mill is in full swing. Just lately, the discharge dates for the Pixel 10 sequence have been leaked, suggesting that the lineup could also be revealed at a Made by Google occasion on August 20, 2025, with pre-orders going stay that very same day, and the telephones transport on August 28.
That is nonetheless two months away, however with all of the leaks concerning the Pixel 10 pouring in, we’re beginning to get a clearer image of what the telephone has in retailer. Its design is basically anticipated to resemble the Pixel 9 series, with the telephones sustaining the identical flat-edged design and digital camera bar. What is anticipated to vary this 12 months is the internals of the Pixel 10 sequence, and this new leak concerning the telephone’s macro pictures capabilities has me very excited.
In accordance with Android Headlines, Google could also be including tele-macro support to the Pixel 10 sequence this 12 months, which can make taking macro photographs a lot simpler by using the telephone’s 5x telephoto sensor. This can let you stand additional away from a topic whereas nonetheless capturing an in depth close-up shot. I take a whole lot of close-up photographs each day, so I will be extraordinarily tempted to improve to the Pixel 10 Pro this 12 months if it seems to be true.
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What’s tele-macro assist?
You’ll be able to take excessive close-up photographs from additional away
In case you’re unfamiliar with tele-macro, it refers back to the means of a smartphone’s telephoto sensor to take macro photographs (excessive close-up photographs). Historically, most smartphones, just like the iPhone, depend on the ultra-wide sensor for macro photographs. The benefit of utilizing the telephoto sensor is that the main focus distance is often farther away, permitting you to maintain your distance from the topic whereas nonetheless capturing a extremely detailed close-up shot.
Whereas ultra-wide sensors are nonetheless helpful for macro pictures, they require you to get very near your topic. This proximity could make it difficult to seize the precise picture you need, as you would possibly block important mild from reaching your topic. Macro pictures is dependent upon a powerful mild supply for the perfect outcomes, so standing additional away with a telephoto lens can assist forestall interference with lighting.
Apparently, Android Headlines additionally studies that simply because the Pixel 10 sequence could have tele-macro, it does not imply the ultra-wide digital camera on the telephones is shedding its macro capabilities; reportedly, it’s retaining its means to take macro photographs as nicely. This provides the Pixel 10 two distinct strategies for capturing macro photographs. Relying on the space out of your topic, the Pixel 10 will probably change between macro on the telephoto sensor and the ultra-wide lens. In case you’re additional away, the telephoto lens may come into play, whereas in the event you’re very shut, the ultra-wide digital camera will probably be utilized.
Capturing extremely detailed close-up photographs is crucial to my work, so having the ability to take macro photographs with a telephoto sensor sounds extraordinarily useful and one thing I may use on my smartphone.
I take a whole lot of footage of tech, whether or not it is laptops, smartphones, or consoles. Capturing extremely detailed close-up photographs is crucial to my work, so having the ability to take macro photographs with a telephoto sensor sounds extraordinarily useful and one thing I may use on my smartphone. If Google does announce this performance for the Pixel 10 sequence this summer season, I is perhaps first in line to get my palms on the Pixel 10 Pro simply due to it.
As all the time, since that is based mostly on a leak, take it with a grain of salt for now. Nonetheless, previous leaks have indicated that the bottom Pixel 10 is anticipated to obtain a telephoto sensor this 12 months (one thing the Pixel 9 lacks), so including tele-macro along with a telephoto sensor to the Pixel 10 would make a whole lot of sense for Google to do. All shall be revealed when Google broadcasts the Pixel 10 sequence this summer season, which leaks counsel will happen on August 20, 2025.

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