Considering tradition, we will attend the launch this year. Apple iPhone 16 and Google Pixel 9Two offers that will try to present themselves as ideal options for anyone who wants to buy a high-end mobile phone but is not willing to opt for the “Pro” models due to necessity or budget.

Under this premise, the search engine company will have a plan to better position its next phone compared to its main rival. According to the famous leak source OnLeaksThe Pixel 9 will come with a telephoto lens, an element that was so far absent from this version of the Pixel family, the iPhone itself, and the iPhone Plus. Let’s see the details.

Google Pixel 9 and renewed commitment to photography

Pixel 8, which has been on the market since October last year, came with several products. improvements on a photographic levelIt is mainly driven by artificial intelligence. However, like the iPhone 15, it has two rear cameras, one main and the other ultra wide angle. It looks like things will change in the next generation.

OnLeaks images show us the possible design of Pixel 9 in all its glory. If we focus on the back, we find the new oval island-shaped camera module and, most interestingly, three sensors, one of which has a form factor and a position that suggests it will be a telephoto lens.

Official image of Google Pixel 8 (left), OnLeaks image of Pixel 9 (right)

We do not know the technical details of the camera module, but we can take the data of Pixel 8 Pro as a reference. This phone is equipped with a telephoto lens. 48 MP five times magnification It can reach up to 30x magnification digitally. In other words, it is an improvement that allows remote shots to be taken with less loss of quality.

OnLeaks render of Pixel 9

As we can see, images help us visualize the phone beyond its camera. Like the Pixel 9 Pro, the design will adopt continuous lines with thin frames, flat edges and a flat back. The 6.1-inch screen, which is minimally smaller than the previous model, would have the classic perforated structure for the front camera.

We should also point out that Google has not announced this device yet, so the information we have right now is based on rumors. OnLeaks, whose name is Steve Hemmerstoffer, is one of the most respected leakers in the industry. The images he creates based on information from his sources are usually quite accurate.

Images: OnLeaks

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