Pixel 8 Pro is poised to possess a significantly enhanced camera system in comparison to the Pixel 8, as indicated by a recent leak.
According to a report from the reputable leaker Kamila Wojciechowska on Android Authority, Google’s forthcoming phones, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, may showcase a plethora of camera advancements.
The Pixel 7 and 7 Pro currently reign as some of the finest camera phones available, both equipped with a 50MP primary snapper (Samsung ISOCELL GN1). The Pixel 7 Pro boasts a 12MP 126˚ ultrawide camera capable of capturing macro shots, along with a 48MP telephoto camera featuring 5x zoom. On the other hand, the regular Pixel 7’s primary camera is accompanied by a 12MP 114˚ ultrawide snapper.
With regard to the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro, the latest revelation suggests that both devices will feature an upgraded 50MP main camera, replacing the ISOCELL GN1 with the larger ISOCELL GN2 sensor. This new sensor allows for a 35 percent increase in light intake compared to the current models, thereby enhancing low-light photography. Additionally, faster shutter speeds will be incorporated, contributing to a reduction in motion blur.
Furthermore, the new 50MP main sensor may support 8K video shooting at 30fps. While the Tensor G3, which will empower the Pixel 8 duo, is expected to support 8K/30fps video recording, it remains uncertain whether this feature will be included in the phones, given that the Pixel 7 tends to overheat during 4K/60fps clips.
Lastly, the sensor will also facilitate Staggered HDR, enabling simultaneous capture of short and long exposures. This advancement should enhance the quality of photographs featuring moving subjects, while minimizing ghosting effects.
In the case of the Pixel 8 Pro, it appears that it will adopt the 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor from the Pixel 7a as its ultrawide camera. Notably, this sensor is nearly twice the size of the Pixel 7 Pro’s 12MP Sony IMX386 camera, and the accompanying lens will offer a wider perspective. It remains uncertain whether the phone will include a macro mode.
The Pixel 8, on the other hand, is expected to retain the same 12MP Sony IMX386 ultrawide shooter, albeit with a slightly wider lens.
Moreover, the Pixel 8 Pro is rumored to feature a new time-of-flight (ToF) sensor, akin to its predecessors, the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7. While the current phones incorporate the STMicroelectronics VL53L1 sensor, the Pixel 8 Pro might introduce a new 8×8 ToF VL53L8 sensor to further enhance autofocus capabilities.
The Pixel 8 Pro is anticipated to maintain the same telephoto camera as the Pixel 7 Pro, alongside an 11MP front-facing camera. Additionally, the Pixel 8 Pro might integrate a thermometer sensor, primarily utilized for non-contact temperature measurements.
Furthermore, the Pixel 8 duo could introduce a novel Adaptive Torch feature, enabling automatic adjustment of flash intensity based on the scene and the selected capture mode. This functionality aims to enhance low-light images and prevent overexposure.
Additionally, the phones might incorporate a Segmentation AWB feature, leveraging artificial intelligence to partition the scene into distinct segments and apply specific processing to each segment. The Pixel 8 series could also introduce a video unblur feature.
The Pixel 8 series is expected to be announced in October, featuring an overall design similar to the current generation, with the possibility of the Pro model adopting a flat screen.
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