- A Pixel 11 video bug causes moving subjects to disappear from saved recordings despite remaining visible in the camera viewfinder.
- Similar complaints date back to the Pixel 6 Pro, with video stabilization and lens switching among the suspected culprits.
- We reproduced similar behavior on our Pixel 9 Pro XL, but our Galaxy S26 FE showed no comparable issue during testing.
How do you beat the iPhone at video recording when your camera can’t even keep the subject in the shot? That’s an awkward question for Google, whose Pixel phones have earned plenty of praise for photography but haven’t quite shaken the iPhone’s reputation as the safer bet for video. A bizarre Pixel 11 glitch is putting that weakness in the spotlight, with moving subjects appearing fine in the viewfinder but disappearing from the saved footage. The real kicker? Older Pixels have been caught pulling similar disappearing acts.
The latest example comes from a Pixel 11 owner on Reddit, whose screen recording shows them following a pedestrian at 18x zoom. While the person remains visible in the camera preview during recording, playing back the saved video reveals a different story. The framing doesn’t match what appeared on screen, leaving the pedestrian missing from portions of the footage. The user reports similar behavior when tracking moving cars, with 4K/60fps recording and default stabilization enabled.