Google is predicted to launch 4 Pixel 9 smartphones on August 13, and at this time, we stumbled upon a large, detailed leak in regards to the cameras of the units. The knowledge, courtesy of Android Authority, reveals the sensors and lenses behind the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Professional, Pixel 9 XL, and even the Pixel 9 Professional Fold.
The leak consists of each the front-facing and the principle cameras, and we will see Google is making ready a serious overhaul for all units. Nonetheless, the first sensor will stay the identical because it was within the Pixel 8 collection, and sure, this consists of the Pixel Fold that was launched individually.
The sensors are as soon as once more made by Sony or Samsung, with the Professional duo getting a 50 MP IMX858 on the entrance and the again. The super-old IMX386 that was liable for ultra-wide-angle pictures is lastly gone, which means there might be a bump within the picture decision and measurement.
Apparently sufficient, the Pixel 9 Professional and Professional XL are getting the brand new telephoto sensor whereas the Fold is sticking to the previous sensor. Android Authority speculated it’s because the foldable is 2 mm thinner than its predecessor, and there is bodily no room for a bigger sensor.
This is how the brand new sensors stack towards final 12 months’s:
| Cameras | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 | Pixel 8 Professional | Pixel 9 Professional & Professional XL | Pixel Fold | Pixel 9 Fold Professional |
| Essential | Samsung GNK 1/1.31″ 50 MP OIS |
Samsung GNK 1/1.31″ 50 MP OIS |
Samsung GNK 1/1.31″ 50 MP OIS |
Samsung GNK 1/1.31″ 50 MP OIS |
Sony IMX787 48 MP OIS |
Sony IMX787 48 MP OIS |
| Ultrawide | Sony IMX386 1/2.8″ 12 MP |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50 MP |
Sony IMX787 48 MP |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50 MP |
Sony IMX386 1/2.8″ 12 MP |
Samsung 3LU 1/3.2″ 12 MP |
| Telephoto | – | – | Samsung GM5 1/2.55″ 48 MP OIS |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50 MP OIS |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP OIS |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP OIS |
| Selfie | Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP AF |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP AF |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50 MP AF |
Sony IMX355 1/2.8″ 8 MP |
Samsung 3K1 1/3.94″ 10 MP |
| Cowl selfie | – | – | – | – | Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP AF |
Samsung 3K1 1/3.94″ 10 MP |
The supply additionally revealed that Google may lastly allow 8K video recordings. Theoretically, each the Tensor G3 chipset and the Samsung GNK sensor have been able to processing it, and now Google is lastly able to take the step.
We anticipate all 4 Pixel 9 telephones to be dearer in Europe, in contrast with final 12 months’s flagships. There are 4 extra weeks till the launch, so we’ll hold our eyes peeled for extra leaks.
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