Google is expected to launch four Pixel 9 smartphones on August 13and today we stumbled upon a huge, detailed leak about the devices’ cameras. The information, courtesy of Android Authorityreveals the sensors and lenses behind 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 cameras, and we can see that Google is preparing a major overhaul for all devices. The primary sensor remains the same as in the Pixel 8 series, however, and yes, this includes the Pixel Fold which was launched separately.
Sensors will once again be made by either Sony or Samsung, with the Pro duo getting a 50MP IMX858 on the front and back. The super-old IMX386 responsible for ultra-wide shots is finally gone, meaning there will be a bump in image resolution and size.
Interestingly, the Pixel 9 Pro and Pro XL get the new telephoto sensor, while the Fold sticks with the old sensor. Android Authority speculated that this is because the foldable is 2mm thinner than its predecessor and there isn’t physically room for a larger sensor.
Here’s how the new sensors compare to last year’s:
| Cameras | Pixel8 | Pixel9 | 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″ 12 MP |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50 MP |
Sony IMX787 48 MP |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50 MP |
Sony IMX386 1/2.8″ 12 MP |
Samsung 3LU 1/3.2″ 12 MP |
| Telephoto lens | – | – | Samsung GM5 1/2.55″ 48MP OIS |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50MP OIS |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP OIS |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP OIS |
| Selfie | Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP AF |
Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP AF |
Sony IMX858 1/2.51″ 50 MP AF |
Sony IMX355 1/2.8″ 8 MP |
Samsung 3K1 1/3.94″ 10MP |
| Selfie on the cover | – | – | – | – | Samsung 3J1 1/3″ 10.5 MP 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 Samsung GNK sensor were capable of handling it, and now Google is finally ready to make the move.
We expect all four Pixel 9 phones more expensive in Europecompared to last year’s flagships. There are still four weeks until launch, so we’ll keep our eyes peeled for more leaks.