The Pixel 6 smartphone has finally been unveiled. On Tuesday, Google executives explained what sorts of cameras and image capture systems the new handsets will offer when they go on sale October 28th.
Both the Pixel 6 and 6 Pro will come equipped with a 50 MP Octa PD Quad Bayer wide camera (the base 6 will additionally feature 7x Super Res Zoom) as well as a 12 MP ultrawide camera. Their new 1/1.3 inch rear sensors reportedly capture up to 150 percent more light than the Pixel 5. The 6 Pro will also sport a 48 MP telephoto camera with 4x optical and 20 Super Res zoom functionality. Around front, the base 6 will offer an 8MP camera while the 6 Pro gets a 12 MP camera.
Both models can capture video in 1080p and 4k (at either 30 or 60 FPS) with their rear cameras, as well as 240 FPS slo-mo. The 6 Pro's front camera can record at both 1080p (30 and 60 FPS) or in 4k at 30 FPS. The base 6's front however can only record at 1080p resolution at 30 FPS.
Editing photos should be a much more streamlined process than with past models, thanks to the Pixel 6's Tensor SOC integration. Users will be able to leverage the Magic Eraser which can quickly and seamlessly remove random objects and even people from the background of shots. Motion Mode features options like Action Pan and Long Exposure, which do exactly what they sound like they do, are available as well.
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