Google prepares the launch of its new high-performance phones for the second half of this year, and as we approach the presentation scheduled for October, more details are starting to emerge about the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. After the design leak of the powerful duo, a new rumor points out that the Pixel 8 Pro may gain a main sensor even larger than the sensors used in the iPhone 14 Pro and Galaxy S23 UItra.
According to the tipster Ice Universe released on Twitter, the Pixel 8 Pro “may use the Samsung GN2 sensor” with a size of 1/1.2 inch. For comparison, the iPhone 14 Pro and 14 Pro Max use a 1/1.28″ sensor, while the Galaxy S23 Ultra uses a slightly smaller 1/1.3″ sensor. In this comparison, the smaller the number, the larger the sensor.
Such a sensor does not have the impressive size of 1 inch (1″) already used in devices such as the Xiaomi 13 Pro and 13 Ultra, Oppo Find X6 Pro and Vivo X90 Pro, but thanks to the huge focus on artificial intelligence and computational improvements developed by Google , we expect top-notch performance capable of matching or surpassing such models.
Samsung ISOCELL GN2 sensor features 50 MP resolution, 1.4 micrometer (μm) pixels and is capable of combining four pixels into one to produce better image quality image.
A larger sensor also offers greater detail for shots taken in well-lit environments and low noise in low-light environments, in addition to delivering a more natural background blur without the need to use portrait mode.
What to expect from the Pixel 8?
If you keep the tradition of recent years, Google should present the new Pixel 8 and 8 Pro in October and, according to leaks, the duo should bring important design changes for an even more refined look.
The Pixel 8 Pro’s rear camera module is expected to have three lenses joined together in a single cutout instead of separating the periscope lens in a unique circular cutout. In addition, we expect the desired end of the curved screen on the sides in favor of a flat display with 2.5D glass that does not interfere with viewing.
The Pixel 8 is expected with minor design changes, adopting the same more rounded corners of the more powerful model and continuing with the flat screen and the same dual-lens camera module, but larger area region, indicating that the 1/2 sensor 1.2″ can reach the smaller model as well.
Both devices are expected with high quality screens, Tensor G3 processor developed by Samsung with AMD GPU, battery performance improvements and Android 14
