Google is preparing for upgraded closeups with its upcoming Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL phones. The tech giant is planning to announce upgraded cameras and charging capabilities for its smartphones during its Made by Google Aug. 13 Pixel hardware event, according to a series of reports last week.
Google is reportedly planning to equip its upcoming Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Pro XL phone cameras with sensors capable of taking 50-megapixel images, which could mean clearer and better-lit shots, according to reports by Android Authority. Google is planning to upgrade sensors for its rear telephoto and ultrawide cameras, the publication added, in addition to faster charging and sleeker designs.
The latest Pixel 9 leaks suggest Google will once again focus on the quality of images its smartphone cameras can take as a key differentiator. The internet giant's cameras have regularly earned high marks when compared to market leaders Apple and Samsung, in part due to the software smarts Google develops specifically for its Pixel line of phones.
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Aside from hardware plans, Google has already revealed some software improvements that may become key parts of its Pixel 9 lineup. In May, Google unveiled improvements that allow users to hold live conversations with its artificial intelligence software, including using a mix of the phone's video features and its microphone. Google has also signaled AI improvements across its product lineup, timed for release sometime later this year.
Samsung and Apple, meanwhile, appear to have focused much of their attention on AI upgrades for this year's newest devices. Samsung marketed its $1,100 Galaxy Z Flip 6 and $1,900 Galaxy Z Fold 6 as mobile AI machines, with new features such as interactive spoken translations and advanced photo editing. Meanwhile, Apple is expected to announce more details about its upcoming Apple Intelligence AI service, as well as improvements for the cameras, screens and designs for its iPhone 16 line.
Expect to learn more about Google's devices at its Aug. 13 event.
Representatives for Google did not immediately respond to a request for comment.