Pixel 11's new HiLight feature makes its flashlight noticeably dimmer than prior models

The Pixel 11 Pro's camera flash is a 'LoLight' thanks to HiLight

Credit: Sanuj Bhatia / Android Authority TL;DR Reddit users report that the Google Pixel 11 Pro’s camera flash is significantly weaker than that of older Pixels and competitors. Our preliminary testing here at Android Authority shows the Pixel 11 Pro XL torch mode registered 89 lux compared to 123 lux on the Pixel 10 Pro XL. The physical diffuser added to the camera visor for the new HiLight LED array is likely the cause of the softer beam. Goo…

The Pixel 11 Pro's flashlight is a little bit worse because of 'HiLight'

“HiLight” on the Pixel 11 Pro doesn’t provide much utility, but making matters worse, it also worsens a common use case of every other phone’s rear LED – the ability to use it as a flashlight.

Pixel 11's new HiLight feature makes its flashlight noticeably dimmer than prior models

A brightness comparison shows that the Pixel 11 Pro's camera flash and torch are dimmer than those of rivals like the Galaxy Z TriFold and iPhone 17e. The likely culprit is the same diffuser that powers the HiLight notification ring, which sits directly over the main flash LED.

The Pixel 11 Pro’s flashlight is a little bit worse because of ‘HiLight’ [Gallery]

“HiLight” on the Pixel 11 Pro doesn’t provide much utility, but making matters worse, it also worsens a common use case of every other phone’s rear LED – the ability to use it as a flashlight. Read more @ 9to5google The post The Pixel 11 Pro’s flashlight is a little bit worse because of ‘HiLight’ [Gallery] appeared first on AIVAnet.