'It is so bad': Frustrated with iPhone 16, Paytm's Vijay Shekhar Sharma plans to switch to Google Pixel
Paytm co-founder and CEO Vijay Shekhar Sharma has publicly criticized the camera performance of the iPhone 16, sparking discussions among users on social media. In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Mr. Sharma expressed dissatisfaction with the device's camera, describing it as «so bad» that he is contemplating switching to a Google Pixel phone.
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“I am surprised how the iPhone killed its camera (software/app) so badly in 16. It is so bad that I am seriously thinking of a Pixel now. Anyone else going through the same struggles?” he wrote.
Social media reaction and industry insights
Sharma’s post quickly garnered attention, with numerous users and industry professionals sharing their experiences in the comments. Former Google executive Parminder Singh echoed the sentiment, stating, “Similar experience. Something's seriously wrong with either the camera or the app.”
Radhika Gupta, Managing Director and CEO of Edelweiss Mutual Fund, weighed in with her own experience, saying, “The Pixel is fab! Migrated from iPhone to it.”
Several other users shared their thoughts, with one remarking that the iPhone's innovation peaked with the iPhone 6. Others highlighted Pixel's computational photography as a key advantage, suggesting it outperforms Apple’s camera systems in many scenarios.
