In a stride toward enhancing user experience, Google is meticulously redefining its camera app, with the impending release of an updated version coinciding with the launch of the Pixel 8 smartphone range.
Integral to this evolution is the integration of novel camera sensors within the Pixel 8 smartphones, accompanied by a comprehensive overhaul of the camera app itself. The upgraded iteration of the app has already been previewed, shedding light on imminent modifications. A selection of these changes is also anticipated to be extended to Pixel 7 and other related models via subsequent updates.
Central among these adjustments is the bifurcation of photography and videography functionalities. Departing from the earlier combined interface, individual main switches for photo and video modes are now distinctly positioned at the lower section of the screen. This deliberate separation seeks to imbue a heightened sense of user-friendliness. The upper carousel, housing modes such as portrait and night vision, remains unchanged.
Additionally, the arrangement of the gallery and the camera toggle buttons has been realigned. Notably, the gallery access has been relocated to the left. A newly introduced swipe gesture facilitates easy access to settings, which have, in essence, undergone no substantive alterations.
Further streamlining involves the reorganization of various camera modes. Formerly clustered under “movement,” modes like long exposure and action shots are now independently featured in dedicated tabs.
These innovations merely hint at the plethora of advancements in store. A collection of enhancements, slated for exclusive integration within the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, is poised to redefine camera capabilities. Among these enhancements, Pixel 8 Pro stands out with a novel 64 MP zoom lens, in addition to the new primary sensor. Augmenting autofocus capabilities is a new Time-of-Flight (ToF) sensor. Such features promise to transcend expectations, exceeding what has been previously reported by AndroidAuthority.
Technical Specifications of the Google Pixel 8 (Pro)
Below is an overview of the core technical specifications currently available for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro:
- Pixel 8: 6.17″ flat display, 1,400 nits, 120 Hz refresh rate
- Pixel 8 Pro: 6.7″ flat display, 1,600 nits, 120 Hz refresh rate
- Powered by Google Tensor G3 chipset, manufactured on 4nm architecture
- Storage options: 128/256GB; Pixel 8 Pro exclusive: 512GB
- Enhanced security with an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor
- Cutting-edge 50 MP primary camera (Samsung GN2)
- Pixel 8 Pro: 64 MP ultra-wide camera, new ToF sensor, thermometer integration
- Pixel 8 Pro exclusive: Ultra-Wideband (UWB) technology
- Robust battery performance: Pixel 8 – 4,485 mAh, 24 watts wired, 20 watts wireless; Pixel 8 Pro – 4,950 mAh, 27 watts wired, 23 watts wireless
- Out-of-the-box operation with Android 14
- Stylish color variants: Licorice, Porcelain/Peony, and Sky
- Compact design: Pixel 8 dimensions – 150.5 x 70.8 x 8.9 mm; Pixel 8 Pro dimensions – 162.6 x 76.5 x 8.7 mm.