Google Pixel 8 Pro: Ultrasonic Fingerprint Sensor and Price Increase?

It has almost become a tradition that the first details of a new Google Pixel smartphone are revealed months before the official launch. Google is probably deep into the plan, though Pixel 7aNew mid-range smartphones, and Pixel foldThe first leak of the Pixel 8 Pro, the first foldable from Google, is now appearing.

In collaboration with onlicks There is a website Smartprix Some render images have been shared which will show the design of the upcoming flagship. Google seems to be sticking with the distinct camera band, which has now become a distinctive feature of the series. compared to Pixel 7 Pro (reviewed here) However, the telephoto camera with periscope lens doesn’t seem to be hidden under its own glass cover and instead moved closer to the other sensors. It is still unclear whether Google will actually install a new main sensor with the Isocell GN2, as was already suspected in December.

Builder: Onlix x SmartPrix

LED is also shown below the flash Another sensor. However, it is still unclear whether it will be a laser autofocus, a lidar sensor (like the iPhone 14 Pro) or even a fourth camera. On the other hand, a change in the front, which can be seen in CAD-based images, is much more exciting. Obviously, there is the Pixel 8 Pro No more side-curved displaysAs was the case with the previous two Pro generations.

up to date [19.05.2023]: Disclosure of hidden sensors

So far there are no specific details about the second, smaller circle below the LED flash. Thanks to a leak, however, we now know that Google will probably want to integrate a thermometer here A tutorial video of sorts on the Pixel 8 Pro has been shared by developer Kuba Wojciechowski (Via 91Mobiles), does not show the full smartphone and its much rounder design, but Thermometer function.

Photo: 91Mobile (via Twitter)

For this purpose, the specialized camera tape is placed at the desired point (in this case on the forehead) at a distance of a few millimeters, where the supposed infrared temperature sensor is then located. Body temperature measurement Can – for example, if fever is suspected. Whether this is a sensible innovation remains to be seen. But such a sensor would probably be better in wearables like the Google Pixel Watch. However, consume this information with a bit of caution, as it can also be fake.

up to date [11.06.2023]: Camera specifications

Kamila Wojciechowska was able to discover new details about the Pixel 8 Pro’s camera module. Accordingly, the next Google flagship will have a 50 MP sensor based on ISOCELL GN2, previously only used in the Xiaomi 11 Ultra. Also, there will again be an ultra-wide-angle sensor, where the Sony IMX787 with 64 MP, known from the Pixel 7a, will be used for this. The 5x zoom camera apparently won’t get an upgrade.

Pixel 8 Pro: Curved-Display, Add!

Although the glass above the screen seems to “sink” a bit on all sides (in the sense of 2.5D glass), the “curved design” is probably a thing of the past. This should please some of you, but not others – because such a curved display is always a question of your own taste. through Round frame The smartphone, at least in the rendered images, looks like it is made from one piece

one with 162.6 × 76.5 × 8.7 mm in size However, the Google Pixel 8 Pro should be a touch smaller than the Pixel 7 Pro at 162.9 × 76.6 × 8.9 mm. Rumors that the 6.52-inch diagonal display should be slightly shrunk may also fit into it. However, the display should still have a diagonal of 6.7 inches. It remains to be seen if the side edges will actually be as thin as they appear in the CAD render.

up to date [13.04.2023]: Smartphone case leaked

According to a report mysMrindustrial value Images of a smartphone case for the Google Pixel 8 Pro have surfaced recently. No surprises here, it just confirms the already suspected design that much more. The camera module in particular stands out this year with a slightly wider camera section, with all sensors sitting on the same “bar”. Also, the display in the leaked images appears to be rounded on the sides.

Builder: MySmartPrice

With Tensor G3 in the fall?

Google will unveil the Pixel 8 Pro, possibly alongside the “regular” Pixel 8 later this year. Then the new flagship smartphone should also be there Tensor G3 SoC Which hopefully can work a bit more powerfully and efficiently. What will the Google Pixel 8 offer? Well, no information on that yet. However, there may be more detail Google I/O 2023 May follow.

up to date [20.03.23]: specification of the tensor G3

There was the first hint that Google’s Tensor G3 Exynos 2300 Based on Twitter user Jason Will be used in a modified form and have an unusual configuration. Accordingly, a 1 + 4 + 4 configuration is used here. The prime core must be one Cortex-X3 Act, which clocks at a maximum of 3.09 GHz. There are also four Cortex-A715 performance cores clocked at 2.65 GHz and four efficiency cores. The energy-efficient Cortex-A510 should be clocked up to 2.1 GHz.

Apparently a new GPU works as a GPU Samsung Xclipse 930 With eight compute units, which again use AMD’s RDNA2 technology. If the specifications prove true, the chip should be significantly more powerful than the Tensor G2. Performance can be at the same level as Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. However, there are questions about how well the chip can keep up with the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, since a more powerful Cortex-X4 is expected here.

up to date [28.04.23]: Tensor G3 Reported to Beat Snapdragon 8 Gen 2

Twitter user @Tech_Reve has leaked new information about the Google Tensor G3. Accordingly, the chip, as already suspected, is based on a rather Unusual 9-core configuration (1+4+4) An ARM Cortex-X3 with 3.3 GHz will serve as the performance core. Also, there will likely be four Cortex-A715s with 2.6 GHz and four Cortex-A510s with 2.2 to 2.3 GHz.

However, apparently it will No Samsung Xclipse Instead of coming into use, one is waiting for us Small G715 Graphics with 8 compute units that also support hardware-accelerated retracing. The Tensor G3 is apparently manufactured by Samsung using a 4 nm process. Recently, insiders have also commented positively on the chip’s performance. Accordingly, Google has created a worthy opponent for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. But you can’t hold a candle to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3.

up to date [27.06.23]: A desktop mode coming?

Google will once again provide the Pixel 8 Pro, and of course its non-Pro siblings, with a USB-C port. However, the smartphone duo should enable display transmission for the first time, as now from an internal source Via Android Authority As reported, the Pixel 8 (Pro) will have one “USB DisplayPort Alternate Mode” And thus can be used to record monitors or even a television.

Although there are no exact details regarding resolution or requirements, Google will likely base it on previous implementations (keyword: Samsung DeX). one with Set of keyboard, mouse and screen It will be so easy to work with a smartphone – the notebook can stay at home. And while this feature isn’t necessarily “super new,” it certainly will be Useful addition to the Pixel portfolio Be, which is becoming increasingly popular.

up to date [03.07.2023]: Availability in Austria and Switzerland

As of now, the availability of most Google Pixel products is limited to a few major countries. Smaller countries simply get nothing, meaning devices can only be imported there. That may change this year, as Google apparently plans to expand availability. According to a report Android Authority Not only is the Pixel 8 (Pro) available in 17 known countries, but Austria, Switzerland, Portugal, and Belgium are also available. This is at least clear from the already prepared guarantee conditions, which were discovered by Kamila Wojciechowska of Lika among others.

up to date [04.07.2023]: Hand-painted pictures have come forward

First, after the high-resolution render image is already displayed Hands-on photo A public showing device Prototype from Design Verification Test (DVT).. In this test, the possible vulnerability of the smartphone is tested.

Builder: You can read through /boring droid-life

Apparently the owner of the device 12 GB LPDDR5 memory and 128 GB UFS storage By SK Hynix. There are also code names on the back “Zuma” To see what the Tensor G3 chip means. Obvious innovations include a flat display and revised optics on the camera lens. A temperature sensor can also be seen below the LED flash, which was rumored earlier.

up to date [17.07.2023]: Ultrasonic fingerprint sensor is also coming to the Pro

Reliable leaker Yogesh Brar summarized the previously known specifications of the Pixel 8 device in a tweet and mentioned two details that haven’t been mentioned yet: The next Pixel should be Say goodbye to the optical fingerprint sensor and a instead Ultrasound variant Usage This type of sensor is already used in Samsung’s Galaxy flagships and provides fast and good results

Also, Brar mentions a possible Release date is early October As well as the US starting price for the Pixel 8 base model. Should come with this $649 and $699 respectively nearby $50 more expensive Compared to its predecessors Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 go to market. It is not specified whether the increased prices will also apply to the Pro model.

This article was originally written on March 15, 2023.

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