Pixel 11 Video Bug Erases Moving Subjects From Saved Recordings
Pixel 11 bug makes moving subjects vanish from saved video despite appearing in the viewfinder, report says.
The latest example came from a Pixel 11 owner on Reddit, according to Android Authority. A screen recording showed the user following a pedestrian at 18x zoom. The person stayed visible in the camera preview during recording, but playback of the saved video showed different framing and the pedestrian missing from portions of the footage. The user reported similar results when tracking moving cars with 4K/60fps recording and default stabilization enabled.
Android Authority said it reproduced similar behavior on its Pixel 9 Pro XL, while a Galaxy S26 FE showed no comparable issue during its testing. The report did not identify a confirmed cause. Video stabilization and lens switching were among the suspected culprits.
Similar complaints date back to the Pixel 6 Pro, according to the report. The report placed the glitch in the context of Pixel video performance, noting that Pixel phones have earned praise for photography but have not matched the iPhone’s reputation as the safer choice for video.
Editor's Summary
The report describes a Pixel 11 video bug in which moving subjects visible in the viewfinder disappear from saved recordings, with similar complaints dating back to the Pixel 6 Pro. Android Authority reproduced comparable behavior on a Pixel 9 Pro XL but not on a Galaxy S26 FE, and video stabilization and lens switching are suspected. The discrepancy means saved footage can differ from what users see while shooting.