Immediately after the launch Pixel 6 And Pixel 6 ProHowever, new results have emerged about the much-rumored Google Foldable (Pixel Fold), indicating that the next device will not have one of the most notable improvements in the newer range.
The Pixel Fold will carry the same 12.2-megapixel main camera that the tech giant used from its Pixel 3 2018, according to information from the Google Camera app code that discovered it. 9to5Google.
That means you’ll miss the 50MP main lens of the Pixel 6 series, which is one of the most notable updates to this year’s Google Home lineup.
But if this info is to be believed, the Pixel Fold will still come with a 12MP ultra-wide camera (from the Pixel 6) along with the old 12.2MP primary sensor, as well as two 8MP selfie cameras, one when the Pixel folds one open The other when folded.
lower level?
While it may seem like a step backwards to release a phone without the latest components than its predecessor, this is certainly not surprising when it comes to foldable phones.
Samsung’s Galaxy Z Flip 3 and the premium Galaxy Z Fold 3 both lack the powerful camera specs of the Galaxy S21 Ultra. Likewise, Motorola’s Edge 20 Pro, with a 108MP main camera, beats out the 48MP Motorola Razr (2020), and costs a lot less.
The reason behind this may vary, but given the size of the new ‘hood’ camera in the Pixel 6 phones, you can imagine that at least part of the reason may be trying to keep foldable phones thin.
In addition, Google is known in the smartphone industry for its photography skills thanks to great machine learning and the software used, which makes the hardware specifications of most Pixel phones insignificant as much as what is behind them.
If Google can keep its foldable phone slim and continue to deliver the excellent photography and video software capabilities it’s known for, while cutting costs by forgoing the latest and most expensive technology, we’re not too worried about cutting back on camera hardware.
Launched in 2022
Previous reports suggested a Pixel Fold launch in late 2021, but as that timeframe is about to expire, it’s likely to be at least next year.
In addition, a code analysis by 9to5Google found a reference to “isPixel2022Foldable,” a term modeled very similarly to previous versions such as “isPixel2019” on the Pixel 4.
This is pretty solid evidence to suggest that Google is hoping to launch the Pixel Fold next year, which fits perfectly with the company’s Q2 2022 launch of the recently announced Android 12 forIt is a restructuring of the Android 12 mobile operating system, which is designed to work with larger screens on foldable devices and tablets.
As important as all of these recent discoveries are, they’re still a far cry from official announcements from Google itself, so, as always, take the information with caution.
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