Google is not launching the Pixel 8 series anytime soon but details about the lineup are leaking at full pace. From what we know so far, the Pixel 8 Pro is going to be a substantial upgrade over its predecessor with a temperature sensor, an intelligent processor, and a refined design. Now, you can also add new camera sensors to the list of upgrades, as a report claims the device will get a new ISOCELL GN2 main sensor along with a 64MP telephoto. The vanilla model also gets the new main sensor but apparently misses on the ultrawide lens.
Pixel 8 Pro could tank top flagships with its cameras
Developer Kamila Wojciechowska, writing for Android Authority, reveals that the Pixel 8 series is receiving a significant upgrade in the camera department. According to the report, both the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will get the Samsung ISOCELL GN2 as their main camera sensor. This is a notable improvement over the previous GN1 sensor.
The inclusion of the new main sensor translates to approximately 35% more light capture compared to its predecessor. This enhancement enables brighter low-light images and faster shutter speeds, ultimately reducing motion blur. The new sensor also supports 8K/30fps video capture.
Pixel 8 Pro is also said to be getting a “more usable” ultrawide sensor. The Pixel 7 Pro features the old and forgotten 12MP Sony IMX386 on its ultrawide but the upcoming flagship could flex a new 64MP Sony IMX787 sensor. It has a much larger size and should improve the device’s ultrawide shooting capabilities. However, you will still find the same Sony IMX386 on the standard Pixel 8, albeit with a better zoom ratio of 0.55x (Pixel 7 has a 0.67x zoom ratio).
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