The camera specifications of Google’s upcoming flagship smartphone, the Pixel 8 Pro, have been leaked online months ahead of its expected debut. According to tipster Ice Universe, the Pixel 8 Pro’s primary camera may feature Samsung’s ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor, which was introduced in February 2021. This suggests that the smartphone will have a 50-megapixel resolution and will offer better results in low-lighting conditions due to quad pixel-binning technology that simulates a larger pixel size. The camera will also let users record full-HD videos at 480fps, 4K videos at 120fps, and 8K video at 30fps.
Leaked Camera Sensor
The Pixel 8 Pro is expected to feature the Samsung ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor that was unveiled by the company earlier this year. The sensor is 1/1.12 inches in size and offers a 50-megapixel resolution. The sensor uses quad pixel-binning technology, which simulates a larger pixel size to offer better results in low-lighting conditions. Additionally, the GN2 sensor lets users shoot full-HD videos at 480fps, 4K videos at 120fps, and 8K video at 30fps.
Previous References to Camera Features
This isn’t the first time that the Pixel 8 series of phones was tipped to feature Samsung’s GN2 sensor. In December last year, developer Kuba Wojciechowski spotted references to camera features of the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro that pointed to the inclusion of the same sensor on the upcoming smartphones.
Google I/O 2023 Developer Conference
Last year, Google offered customers a brief look at the Pixel 7a and Pixel 6 series during its annual Google I/O developer conference. If the company follows the same format as last year’s event, it could offer customers a glimpse of the Pixel 8 series at this year’s event, which is scheduled for May 10. However, the company is yet to confirm any plans to launch new hardware at the upcoming event.
Google Pixel 8 Pro Camera Features
The Google Pixel 8 Pro is expected to feature impressive camera capabilities, including full-HD videos at 480fps, 4K videos at 120fps, and 8K video at 30fps, powered by Samsung’s ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor. This 50-megapixel camera sensor uses quad pixel-binning technology to offer better results in low-lighting conditions. However, it is worth noting that the company is yet to confirm any details about the upcoming smartphone.
Renders of Cases for Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro
Earlier this month, renders of cases for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro surfaced online, giving smartphone enthusiasts an idea of what to expect from the company’s upcoming smartphones. These renders suggest that the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will have designs and rear camera modules similar to their predecessors. However, it remains to be seen if these renders are accurate depictions of the upcoming smartphones.
Conclusion
Leaks regarding the Google Pixel 8 Pro’s camera specifications suggest that the smartphone will feature Samsung’s ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor, offering users a 50-megapixel resolution and improved low-lighting capabilities. However, the company has yet to confirm any details about the upcoming smartphone, and it is uncertain whether the Pixel 8 series will be showcased at the upcoming Google I/O developer conference. Fans can expect more information to emerge as the release date for the Pixel 8 Pro draws near.
