The next Google Pixels could have major camera upgrades
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The next Google Pixels could have major camera upgrades

Few would argue that Google Pixel 9 is a great phone, but a huge leak from Google’s gChips division just showed us what we can look forward to in the Pixel 10 and Pixel 11 display and cameras.

Let us be the first to tell you: it’s really, really cool. It’s a lot to go through, and most of our information is coming courtesy of Android Authority.

Even more generative functions

Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.Gemini Advanced on the Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold.

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The Tensor G5 is expected to debut with the Pixel 10 and bring with it a range of AI-focused tools, including one called “Video Generative ML.” It’s a vague name, and the description doesn’t provide much clarity: “Post-capture Generative AI-based intuitive video editing for the Photos app.”

Don’t worry if you’re still not sure what it does. Neither are we, but an educated guess tells us that users can use AI to edit a video, making it much easier to eliminate errors or dead air on recordings. This means you could potentially record a podcast and then ask the AI ​​to remove your sneeze without having to scrub through the entire recording yourself.

The AI ​​features don’t stop there, though. Google is also said to be working on other editing features, including one called “speak to tweak” and another called “sketch to picture.” The latter is reminiscent of Samsung’s feature of the same name.

According to Android Authority, there is also a feature called “Magic Mirror”, but there are no details on what it includes.

Major camera upgrades

Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's camera module.Google Pixel 9 Pro Fold's camera module.

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The Pixel line already has some of the best cameras of any phone on the market, but Google isn’t content to stop there. While we’re not sure exactly what the camera upgrades will include, the Tensor G5 will be fundamental to the improvements. It can reportedly support 4K 60fps HDR video (a step up from the 30fps limitation of previous models).

But what’s more impressive is the rumored Tensor G6 that will power the Pixel 11. It can potentially support 100x camera zoom through the use of machine learning. That’s an absolutely absurd level of magnification, especially when the same leak suggests a new telephoto lens is coming to the Pixel 11.

However, the Pixel 11 saves the best for last: ultra-low light video recording. Yes, the phone already has a similar feature, but it relies on cloud processing. The Pixel 11 will theoretically be able to perform all of this processing on the device.

A host of other features are also hinted at, but we’ll give the same disclaimer we always do: leaks only show what’s in development. Features can be changed or completely scrapped before they go into production. That said, other rumors – such as the idea that Pixel 11 may bring back IR face unlock — make it sound like even more appealing hardware than it already did.