{"id":361797,"date":"2025-08-21T10:11:20","date_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:11:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/361797\/"},"modified":"2025-08-21T10:11:20","modified_gmt":"2025-08-21T10:11:20","slug":"the-first-pixel-10-pro-res-zoom-samples-show-up-online-and-theyre-pretty-bad","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/361797\/","title":{"rendered":"The first Pixel 10 Pro Res Zoom samples show up online, and they&#8217;re pretty bad"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"eager\"  title=\"google pixel 10 pro zoom sample 2 30x\"  alt=\"google pixel 10 pro zoom sample 2 30x\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/google-pixel-10-pro-zoom-sample-2-30x.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Rita El Khoury \/ Android Authority<\/p>\n<p>TL;DR<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>The first pictures taken with the Pixel 10 Pro\u2019s Pro Res Zoom feature have surfaced online.<\/li>\n<li>Pro Res Zoom uses generative AI to capture better long-range zoom shots, at up to 100x.<\/li>\n<li>These early samples show some glaring limitations with the technology.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>The newly launched <a href=\"https:\/\/www.androidauthority.com\/google-pixel-10-specs-features-price-availability-3588502\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Google Pixel 10 Pro phones<\/a> offer a 100x Pro Res Zoom feature. This uses generative AI to improve image quality, but is this just heavy-handed AI or something genuinely useful? Well, the first samples have surfaced online.<\/p>\n<p>Redditor <a href=\"https:\/\/www.reddit.com\/r\/GooglePixel\/comments\/1mw0la3\/best_buy_demo_units_camera_investigation\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Dry_Astronomer3210<\/a> tried out the Pixel 10 Pro XL\u2019s Pro Res Zoom feature at a Best Buy store, posting samples in the process. Check out the 30x and 100x comparisons below.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Pixel 10 Pro Pro Res Zoom Redditor Dry Astronomer 3210 1\"  alt=\"Pixel 10 Pro Pro Res Zoom Redditor Dry Astronomer 3210 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pixel-10-Pro-Pro-Res-Zoom-Redditor-Dry_Astronomer-3210-1-scaled.jpeg\"\/><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Pixel 10 Pro Pro Res Zoom Redditor Dry Astronomer 3210\"  alt=\"Pixel 10 Pro Pro Res Zoom Redditor Dry Astronomer 3210\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pixel-10-Pro-Pro-Res-Zoom-Redditor-Dry_Astronomer-3210-scaled.jpeg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>The 30x Pro Res Zoom comparison reveals a cleaner rendition of Mario, for one. However, Google\u2019s tech seemingly falters when it comes to artwork and fine text, as it tries and fails to add more definition to these elements.<\/p>\n<p> <strong>Don\u2019t want to miss the best from Android Authority?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Pro Res Zoom\u2019s apparent limitations are particularly evident in the 100x comparison. The Pixel 10 Pro XL generates artwork that looks like nightmare fuel, featuring sharpened blobs with no discernible faces or other characteristics. This extends to the Mario Kart World logo and text. In fact, the text doesn\u2019t even resemble the English alphabet.<\/p>\n<p><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Pixel 10 Pro Pro Res Zoom CNET 1\"  alt=\"Pixel 10 Pro Pro Res Zoom CNET 1\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pixel-10-Pro-Pro-Res-Zoom-CNET-1.jpg\"\/><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  title=\"Pixel 10 Pro Pro Res Zoom CNET 2\"  alt=\"Pixel 10 Pro Pro Res Zoom CNET 2\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/Pixel-10-Pro-Pro-Res-Zoom-CNET-2.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Meanwhile, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.cnet.com\/tech\/mobile\/i-tested-googles-pixel-10-pro-xl-in-paris-and-im-impressed\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">CNET<\/a> also posted some AI-enabled zoom shots from the Pixel 10 Pro series. The cityscape comparison, taken at 30x, seems to deliver a more defined, sharper picture that doesn\u2019t veer into horrible AI territory at first glance. This wouldn\u2019t be a surprise, though, as AI-based zoom solutions from other brands also tend to excel with buildings and general cityscapes. Furthermore, Google says its solution is best suited to wildlife, landmarks, and landscapes.<\/p>\n<p>What do you think of Pro Res Zoom so far?<\/p>\n<p>73 votes<\/p>\n<p>It seems good<\/p>\n<p>19%<\/p>\n<p>It&#8217;s okay, but could be better<\/p>\n<p>37%<\/p>\n<p>It seems like a big disappointment<\/p>\n<p>44%<\/p>\n<p>However, the 100x shot of the passenger jet is the worst Pro Res Zoom photo we\u2019ve seen so far. Google\u2019s software created a jet that looked like a young child\u2019s drawing, complete with super-thin wings, a right engine that isn\u2019t attached to the wing, and what looks like a hastily tacked-on cockpit\/nose.<\/p>\n<p>The good news is that Google says Pro Res Zoom\u2019s diffusion-based AI model doesn\u2019t apply to people in a picture. So expect more traditional image processing for humans. Either way, it looks like Pro Res Zoom isn\u2019t a silver bullet for long-range zoom quality.<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"deal-medium-6698\" class=\"e_l\">See price at Amazon<\/a><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"Google Pixel 10\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755715818_788_custom_filename.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google Pixel 10<\/p>\n<p>Very promising battery specs <br \/>6.3-inch display <br \/>Loaded with Google AI features<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"deal-medium-6699\" class=\"e_l\">See price at Amazon<\/a><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"Google Pixel 10 Pro\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755715819_559_custom_filename.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google Pixel 10 Pro<\/p>\n<p>Top-tier specs with small display <br \/>Satellite SOS <br \/>Powerful AI tools <br \/>Bright display<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"deal-medium-6700\" class=\"e_l\">See price at Amazon<\/a><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"Google Pixel 10 Pro XL\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755715820_221_custom_filename.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>Google Pixel 10 Pro XL<\/p>\n<p>Biggest non-folding Pixel phone <br \/>Best specs and AI features<\/p>\n<p><a id=\"deal-medium-6701\" class=\"e_l\">See price at Amazon<\/a><img class=\"e_sg\" decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\"  alt=\"Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold\" src=\"https:\/\/www.europesays.com\/uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1755715820_32_custom_filename.jpg\"\/><\/p>\n<p>14%off<\/p>\n<p>Google Pixel 10 Pro Fold<\/p>\n<p>Top-tier specs <br \/>IP68 rating <br \/>6.4-inch outer and 8-inch inner displays<\/p>\n<p>Thank you for being part of our community. 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