Google Pixel 9 series to reportedly receive significant camera upgrades: new sensors, 8K video, more
Alleged Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL live image | Image credit — Rozetked
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The Pixel 9 Pro Fold is also set for some changes, with a new Samsung 3LU ultrawide camera and Samsung 3K1 selfie cameras. These changes may be due to the new Pixel foldable being thinner than the original Pixel Fold.
In addition to these hardware changes, the upcoming version of the Pixel Camera app will support recording 8K video at 30 frames per second. It is not yet clear which of the Pixel 9 devices will support this feature, or whether it will be available at launch.
Rumored specs for the Pixel 9 series cameras | Image credit — Android Authority
- Primary Sensor: Samsung GNK
- Ultrawide Sensor: Sony IMX858
- Front-facing camera: Samsung 3J1 (with autofocus)
Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL
- Primary Sensor: Samsung GNK
- Ultrawide Sensor: Sony IMX858
- Telephoto Sensor: Sony IMX858
- Front-facing camera: Sony IMX858
- Infrared thermometer: Melexis MLX90632
- Primary Sensor: Unknown
- Ultrawide Sensor: Samsung 3LU
- Front-facing camera: Samsung 3K1
Based on this information, it's looking like the Pixel 9 series is set to feature some significant improvements to its camera hardware and software. This year's Made by Google event, which is set to take place next month, is looking like it will be full of exciting announcements.
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