Google Pixel 8, Pixel 8 Pro may get some huge camera upgrades

Even though we did not get a sneak peek at the

Pixel 8

series at this year’s

Google

I/O, some rumours spill the beans on what to expect from Google’s upcoming smartphones. The phones’ design is already out in the wild – the Pixel 8 seems to remain flat and small, and

Pixel 8 Pro

could ditch the curves for a flat look. Now, a report gives us an idea about how the optics of the upcoming Pixel 8 series would fare.

Unlike the

Pixel 7

, which only made slight improvements to the camera hardware, the Pixel 8 will feature new hardware upgrades, as per a report from Android Authority.

Google Pixel 8

The upcoming Pixel 8 series will come equipped with 50MP Samsung

ISOCELL GN2

sensors, which are similar to the ones found in Galaxy S22 and S23 models. The GN2 sensor is a notable improvement over the GN1 sensor, which was used in the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series.

With its larger size, the GN2 can capture 35% more light, making it an excellent performer in low-light conditions. Additionally, it supports modern features, including 8K/30fps video capture and

Staggered HDR

, which Google could leverage to enhance HDR image quality by reducing ghosting.

As per the report, Google could switch the 12MP ultra-wide of the Pixel 7 Pro with the 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor of the Pixel 7 a. This new sensor is almost twice the size of the older 12-megapixel IMX386, which could help with better images. While the current version of the Pixel 8 Pro being tested does not include a macro mode, the final version may have this feature. Further, the Pixel 8 Pro could use a newer Time of Flight (ToF) sensor for improved focusing.

The Pixel 8 will still use the IMX386 but may offer a lens with a wider field of view for capturing more of a scene.

The telephoto cameras on the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro will remain the same as those on the Pixel 7 and 7 Pro. So, does the 10.8MP selfie camera.

The thermometer sensor shown in a leaked video earlier will not be much of a use in photography. It will function simply as a thermometer.

There are some new software features as well that could show up in the upcoming two smartphones. According to the report, the company plans to introduce the ability to control the intensity of the bokeh effect while using the “Cinematic” video mode. Furthermore, a new feature called “Adaptive Torch” is expected to automatically adjust the flash module output to prevent images from being overexposed.