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Megapixel

Also: MP, camera resolution

A megapixel is one million pixels, but more megapixels do not automatically mean better photos.

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A megapixel is one million pixels, but more megapixels do not automatically mean better photos. In everyday buying decisions, the useful question is not just what the spec says, but what it changes for comfort, cost, speed, safety, or battery life.

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Updated Jun 26, 2026