iPhone 8 Plus vs Pixel 2: Which phone records better video? – CNET

The Google Pixel 2 and iPhone 8 Plus both take really good still photos. So let’s see how well they shoot video. The iPhone 8 Plus’s camera is an improvement over the 7 Plus, but whether or not it’s worth the extra cost will depend on your needs.

I found the biggest differences between these Pixel 2 and 8 Plus came down to stabilization, and how they perform in low light.

We took them to Pier 39 in San Francisco to test the cameras in a range of situations. Phones were mounted on a handheld rig so the camera lenses could sit close together and helped make the field of view as similar as possible. All footage was filmed in the default camera apps on automatic exposures at 1080/30p, except for the 4K and slow-motion tests.  

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As with any comparison, it’s important to remember that a lot of these findings are subjective and come down to what you like.

Exposure, color and autofocus

Both phones do a great job of accurately exposing the video image, especially in daylight. Colors on the Pixel 2 can look slightly more saturated than the iPhone.