Google Pixel 8 rumor suggests a major camera sensor upgrade

• Google may introduce a new kind of sensor to the Pixel 7 series' successor.
• The Pixel 8 series is rumored to feature staggered HDR support, which leads to reduced ghosting in photos.
• This suggests that Google's upcoming flagship phone series may include Samsung's Isocell GN2 sensor, which offers staggered HDR.

The process of taking a series of short exposures can lead to longer processing times and blurry photos. This shortcoming may be addressed by the nextPixel series.

According to a leaker and developer, the next iteration of the internet company's flagship product may include support for staggered HDR. It was a new type of sensor that was introduced with the ISOCELL GN2 last year.

When taking photos in mixed-light environments, staggeredHDR increases the dynamic range, which is ideal in high-contrast scenes. The technology uses rolling shutters to capture multiple frames in a short, middle, and long exposure.

The detail in both bright and dark areas is preserved when three images of a scene are taken at the same time. An image with a stunning range was created.

The energy consumption of a sensor can be cut by up to 24% when compared to the real-time mode of the GN1. This means that GN2 is more advanced than its predecessor.

Many of the best phones in the world are powered by the GN1 from SAMSUNG. If Wojciechowski's discovery pans out, we could be looking at a huge camera sensor upgrade.

According to the leaker, staggered HDR "allows achieving the same effect as regular HDR but without the increased capture time", implying that the images will be sharper.

Enhancements such as improved auto-focusing, and more vibrant photos through Smart ISO Pro, may be available on the Pixel 8.

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