The Google Pixel 9 series is expected to be unveiled at the Made by Google event on August 13. According to rumors, the lineup includes four models: the base model Google Pixel 9, the Pixel 9 Pro, the Pixel 9 Pro XL and the foldable Pixel 9 Pro. The last few weeks’ rumors have been examined in depth, including the phone’s key features and expected price range. The leaked camera information of the upcoming Pixel 9 series smartphones has been shared in a report.
Google Pixel 9 Series Camera Details (Expected)
According to a report from Android Authority, the vanilla Google Pixel 9 will retain the Pixel 8’s original 50-megapixel Samsung GNK rear sensor but have an improved ultra-wide camera. The ultra-wide camera is said to have a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 sensor. It should be noted that Google Pixel 8 is equipped with a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 ultra-wide camera.
The base model of the Pixel 9 is also expected to retain Samsung’s 10.5MP 3J1 front camera sensor, but will likely feature autofocus, potentially delivering sharper images.
The report also claims that the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL will come with the same camera setup. These models are expected to use the same 50MP GNK sensor as the Pixel 8 Pro, but the ultra-wide, telephoto and selfie cameras could get significant upgrades.
Both the Google Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL are said to use a 50-megapixel Sony IMX858 sensor for ultra-wide-angle, telephoto and selfie photography. For comparison: The Google Pixel 8 Pro has a 48-megapixel Sony IMX787 sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens, a 48-megapixel Samsung GM5 sensor with a telephoto lens and a 10.5-megapixel Samsung 3J1 sensor on the Front camera. Furnished.
According to reports, the Pixel 9 Pro smartphone’s telephoto camera will have optical image stabilization (OIS) support, and the front-facing camera may have the same autofocus as the Pixel 8 Pro.
On the other hand, the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold features a 48-megapixel Sony IMX787 main sensor and a 10.5-megapixel Samsung 3J1 telephoto camera with OIS, similar to the existing Google Pixel Fold. However, this product, offered as a foldable book model, has a 12-megapixel Samsung 3LU sensor with an ultra-wide-angle lens and a 10-megapixel Samsung 3K1 sensor for internal and external selfie cameras.
These rumored changes can be viewed as a downgrade to the Pixel Fold’s current camera system. The current foldable device includes a 12-megapixel Sony IMX386 ultra-wide camera, an 8-megapixel Sony IMX355 internal selfie camera, and a 10.5-megapixel Samsung 3J1 external selfie camera. Particle for direct object
The report suggests that these reductions may be due to the Pixel 9 Pro Fold’s slimmer profile. This phone is expected to be 2mm thinner than the Google Pixel Fold.
The report adds that the Google Pixel 9 series devices will also support 8K (7680 x 4320 pixels) video recording at 30 frames per second. Future versions of the Pixel Camera app are expected to support 8K recording. However, it is unclear whether all or some models will support this feature.
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