Can smartphones replace digital cameras today? The answer used to be "no", but these days it depends. Sure, nobody uses compact cams anymore. But proper digital cameras are still used by enthusiasts. But larger mobile camera sensors could blur the divide more, and Google could be the next to do so for its 2023 flagship.
As you may know, some smartphone brands have been equipping their flagships with large camera sensors. This is because larger sensors can capture more light and detail, which directly translates to improvements in photo quality. According to Ice Universe, Google could follow use Samsung's large 1/1.12-inch ISOCELL GN2 sensor for its Google Pixel 8 series this year. Specifically, for the Google Pixel 8 Pro.
In terms of specs, this sensor has an effective resolution of 8160x6144 (50MP). It also uses a 4-in-1 pixel binning process to combine four pixels into a large 2.8μm pixels, which should result in greater low-light performance. The sensor also has Dual Pixel Pro for faster and more accurate autofocus. Besides that, the sensor is great for slow-mo videos since it supports video recording of 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS, and Full HD at 480FPS.
Mind you, the source stated that it's a maybe, so Google could use a different sensor for all we know. But personally, this trend of larger sensors for the main camera is one I support. How about you? Share your thoughts in the comments and stay tuned to TechNave for more news like this.
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