Google is expected to launch four Pixel 9 smartphones on August 13, and today, we’ve got a pretty big, detailed look at the device’s cameras. This info, courtesy of Android AuthorityReveals the sensors and lenses on the back of the Pixel 9, Pixel 9 Pro, Pixel 9 XL, and even the Pixel 9 Pro Fold.
The leak includes both the front-facing and main camera, and we can see that Google is preparing to make a big change for all the devices. However, the primary sensor will remain the same as it was in the Pixel 8 series, and yes, this includes the Pixel Fold which was launched separately.
The sensors are once again made by either Sony or Samsung, with the Pro duo having a 50MP IMX858 on the front and back. The super-old IMX386 responsible for ultra-wide-angle shots is finally gone, which means there will be a bump in image resolution and size.
Interestingly, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL feature the new telephoto sensor, while the Fold features the old sensor. Android Authority speculates that this is because the foldable is 2mm thinner than its predecessor, and there is physically no room for a larger sensor.
Here are the new sensors compared to last year’s sensors:
| Camera | Pixel 8 | Pixel 9 | Pixel 8 Pro | Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL | Pixel Fold | Pixel 9 Fold Pro |
| main | Samsung GNK 1/1.31″ 50MP OIS |
Samsung GNK 1/1.31″ 50MP OIS |
Samsung GNK 1/1.31″ 50MP OIS |
Samsung GNK 1/1.31″ 50MP OIS |
Sony IMX787 48MP OIS |
Sony IMX787 48MP OIS |
| Ultrawide | Sony IMX386 1/2.8″ 12MP |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50MP |
Sony IMX787 48 MP |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50MP |
Sony IMX386 1/2.8″ 12MP |
Samsung 3LU 1/3.2″ 12MP |
| Telephoto | , | , | Samsung GM5 1/2.55″ 48 MP OIS |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50MP OIS |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5MP OIS |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5MP OIS |
| Selfie | Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5MP |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5MP AF |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5MP AF |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50MP AF |
Sony IMX355 1/2.8″ 8MP |
Samsung 3K1 1/3.94″ 10MP |
| Cover Selfie | , | , | , | , | Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5MP AF |
Samsung 3K1 1/3.94″ 10MP |
The source also revealed that Google could finally enable 8K video recording. Theoretically, both the Tensor G3 chipset and the Samsung GNK sensor were capable of processing it, and now Google is finally ready to take the step.
We expect all four Pixel 9 phones to be more expensive in Europe than last year’s flagship. There are still four weeks to go until launch, so we’ll keep our eyes open for more leaks.
