To pinch or not: Survey reveals how people use camera zoom

Do you only pinch to zoom or do you stick with the preset camera buttons?

Apr 23, 2025 - 16:39
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To pinch or not: Survey reveals how people use camera zoom
Google Pixel 7 Pro tap to focus in camera app
Credit: Hadlee Simons / Android Authority

Virtually all Android phones have preset zoom buttons in the camera app. For example, the Google Pixel 9 offers 0.5x, 1x, and 2x levels while the Pro models have an extra button for 5x zoom thanks to the periscope zoom camera.

These preset buttons are very convenient, but it got me wondering about people’s camera zoom habits. Just how many people only use these pre-defined buttons or always zoom freely via the slider? Or is it a mix of the two? We posted a poll article earlier this month, and here’s how you answered it.