Move over megapixels, because Google’s Pixel 9 series is about to megapixel all over the competition. Leaked details reveal a camera overhaul that’s sure to have shutterbugs snapping with glee.

The hot goss? Well, pretty much all the camera sensors are getting a refresh. The standard Pixel 9 will boast a powerful 50-megapixel main sensor and an ultrawide sensor with the same muscle, while the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL up the ante with an additional 50-megapixel telephoto lens for all your zooming needs.

Speaking of zooming, let’s not forget the selfie game. The Pixel 9 keeps things simple with a 10.5-megapixel front camera that finally gets autofocus (about time!), but the Pro models take things to a whole new level with a whopping 50-megapixel sensor – that’s more pixels than some people have friends on social media!

But wait, there’s more. The foldable Pixel 9 Pro Fold (or should we call it the Pixel Fold 2?) seems to be taking a different approach. It keeps the main sensor but downgrades the ultrawide and telephoto lenses. Maybe it’s on a megapixel diet?

The front cameras on the Foldable are keeping things consistent with dual 10-megapixel sensors.

Here’s the kicker: the upcoming Pixel Camera app is rumored to let you record videos in stunning 8K resolution – that’s almost four times the detail of regular ol’ HD. But fear not, Pixel 8 owners, because you’re getting this sweet update too.

Mark your calendars, because the Pixel 9 series along with the Pixel Watch 3 and Pixel Buds 2 Pro are all set to debut on August 13, 2024. I hope you have readied pre-order monies, for the Pixel 9 serires is here to help unleash your inner photographer (or videographer).

Below is a summary of all the expected Pixel 9 series camera specs:

    Pixel 9:

    • 50MP Main Camera: Samsung GNK sensor with Optical Image Stabilization (OIS).
    • 50MP Ultrawide Camera: Sony IMX 858 sensor.

    Pixel 9 Pro and 9 Pro XL:

    • 50MP Main Camera: Samsung GNK sensor with OIS.
    • 50MP Ultrawide Camera: Sony IMX 858 sensor.
    • 50MP Telephoto Camera: Sony IMX 858 sensor with OIS.

    Front Cameras:

    • Pixel 9: 10.5MP Samsung 3J1 sensor with Autofocus.
    • Pixel 9 Pro/XL: 50MP Sony IMX 858 sensor with Autofocus.

    Pixel 9 Pro Fold (Pixel Fold 2):

    • 64MP Main Camera: Sony IMX 787 sensor with OIS.
    • 12MP Ultrawide Camera: Samsung 3LU sensor.
    • 10.5MP Telephoto Camera: Samsung 3J1 sensor.

    Front Cameras (inner and outer):

    • Both will sport 10MP Samsung 3K1 sensors.

Meanwhile, you can check out this Pixel 9 leak to see the upgraded camera in action as well as these TikTok videos showing off the devices.

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