# Megapixel
> A megapixel is one million pixels, but more megapixels do not automatically mean better photos.
Topics: Smartphones
Difficulty: Everyday
Aliases: MP, camera resolution
Updated: 2026-06-26T08:00:00.000Z
## Go deeper
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.