Terms Starting with P
Plain-English meanings of every glossary term that starts with P.
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Periscope Telephoto LensA periscope telephoto lens turns light through a right angle inside the phone so the lens can be long enough for high optical zoom.Read the explanation →Phase-Detection AutofocusPhase-detection autofocus works out, from a single look at the scene, which way and how far the lens must move to make the subject sharp.Read the explanation →Pixel BinningPixel binning combines the signals of neighbouring pixels on a camera sensor into one larger pixel to collect more light.Read the explanation →Pixel Density (PPI)Pixel density is the number of pixels packed into each inch of a screen, measured in pixels per inch (PPI).Read the explanation →PWM DimmingPWM dimming controls screen brightness by switching the light on and off very quickly, so the screen looks dimmer when it is off for longer.Read the explanation →