In addition to taking photos, the LED fill light on the back of a smartphone is also an important tool for daily power outages or night lighting. However, according to the latest review by foreign media “9to5Google”, the flashlight lighting performance of Google’s new generation flagship model Pixel 11 Pro series has significantly deteriorated, and has even been rated as “almost useless in a slightly distant environment.”
Foreign media’s actual measurements found that the flashlight lighting performance of the Pixel 11 Pro series has deteriorated. (Photo/Reuters)
The report pointed out that when testing Pixel 11 Pro, Pixel 11 Pro XL and Pixel 11 Pro Fold, the editorial team found that the brightness of their flashlights was significantly weaker than that of the previous generation and competing products. In actual measurements in a dark indoor environment, the light quickly attenuated after a few feet away from the fuselage and was unable to effectively illuminate the entire room. Some editors even mistakenly thought that the phone had been mistakenly set to “half-brightness” mode when performing home repairs, saying that its daily practicality was greatly reduced.
The main reason for the decline in brightness is speculated to be related to the “HiLight” function introduced by Google on the Pixel 11 Pro and the diffuser it uses. Although this design can make the camera’s fill light when taking pictures more uniform, softer and warmer in color temperature, greatly reducing the harsh dead white light, the diffuser also disperses the light beam, sacrificing the illumination distance and penetration in flashlight mode.
Foreign media commented that although the flashlight is not the first specification when purchasing a phone, it is crucial in critical situations such as power outages or emergency search for items. Pixel 11 Pro weakens the basic lighting experience in order to achieve a soft light effect when taking photos, which is undoubtedly a regrettable compromise for consumers who are looking forward to all-round upgrades.
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