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Google Pixel 8 could feature Samsung GN2 with Staggered HDR feature
After the launch of Pixel 7 and 7 Pro smartphones, Google has started preparing for next year’s Pixel lineup as well as another new Android OS version. Now, a report is indicating that the company may use a Samsung GN2 camera sensor with a Staggered HDR feature in the Pixel 8 lineup.
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In the Pixel 6 and Pixel 7 series of smartphones, Google has used several components from Samsung such as an OLED panel camera sensor, and a CO-developed processor. The company can also use Samsung’s updated camera sensor in the next pixel lineup.
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Currently, Pixel phones have an ISOCELL GN1 camera sensor but it lacks the Staggered HDR, the expectation is that next year Pixel smartphone lineup will use Samsung’s upgraded camera sensor – ISOCELL GN2, due to which this shortcoming will also be removed.
It is reported that the Samsung ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor may be used as a primary sensor in Google Pixel 8 series. To be mentioned, Samsung’s 50MP ISOCELL GN2 camera sensor offers up to 100-megapixel imaging, powerful staggered HDR, improved auto-focusing through Dual Pixel Pro technology, and vivid results through Smart ISO Pro.
This upgraded camera sensor delivers especially detailed photographs in regular settings with 50 million 1.4μm-sized pixels on hand. Furthermore, the 1/1.12-inch ISOCELL GN2 is a highly versatile image sensor when it comes to image resolutions. The sensor can simulate a larger 2.8μm-pixel with four-pixel-binning technology to absorb more light indoors for brighter and sharper images.
Apple’s newly released iPhone 15 Pro models evolved controversial over the heating problems. Various users complain that their device gets warm even without heavy usage. Well, Apple has finally decided to acknowledge overheating issues with the iPhone 15 Pro.
The iPhone maker issued a statement via Forbes, as to how it plans to address the problems. Apple has finally acknowledged that the iPhone 15 Pro series is having overheating problems. The company will release a new iOS 17 update for the devices soon.
Apple said the following: “We have identified a few conditions which can cause iPhone to run warmer than expected. The device may feel warmer during the first few days after setting up or restoring the device because of increased background activity”.
Apple’s statement notes that recent updates to some third-party apps on iOS 17, like Instagram, Asphalt 9, and Uber, overload the A17 Pro chip’s CPU, causing the iPhone to get warmer than normal. The optimization work is underway along with implementing necessary fixes to completely address the problem.
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Samsung is returning the Exynos chip, while the next Galaxy S Ultra will solely use the Snapdragon chipset. Equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for Galaxy, the Galaxy S23 Ultra already surpasses the iPhone 15 Pro Max in graphics tests, the Galaxy S24 Ultra will be the next gaming king.
In a recent GPU compute test on Geekbench 6, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scored over 15,000 points, 60% higher than the GPU score (9,000 points) of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. Since the Galaxy S24 Ultra will boast the 8 Gen 3’s “for Galaxy” variant, the GPU performance will likely be even better.
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The time for Snapdragon has returned.
The GPU score for 8 Gen 3+ has been leaked.
8G2 9K
8G3+ 15K. pic.twitter.com/PdR8S6RzWA— Revegnus (@Tech_Reve) September 25, 2023
Previous reports revealed that the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 brings one ARM Cortex-X4 CPU core, five ARM Cortex-A720 CPU cores, and two Cortex-A520 CPU cores. In particular, it packs the Adreno 750 GPU with hardware ray-tracing acceleration, offering 50% better graphics than its predecessor.
Samsung is ready to return the Exynos chip with its next Fan Edition smartphone. The Galaxy S23 FE will come with Exynos 2200 processor and is set to officially debut on October 4. The aggressive pricing strategy of this device will help Samsung boost sales in key markets like India.
Earlier, tipster @stufflistings made an X post, revealing that the upcoming Galaxy S23 FE uses Exynos 2200 chip in India. In other markets like the United States, the device will get Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 AP, the same as the Galaxy S22 flagships.
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Apart from the S23 FE, the South Korean tech giant will also unveil the Galaxy Tab S9 FE and Tab S9+ FE tablets alongside the Galaxy Buds FE on the same day. It’s worth mentioning that Google will also hold its made by Google event to introduce the Pixel 8 series.
[Exclusive] Here’s a real-life image of the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE.
Plus, here's the Geekbench score comparison between the Samsung Galaxy S23 FE (right) with Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 (left).
Furthermore, I can confirm that the Exynos 2200 variant of the Galaxy S23 FE will launch in… pic.twitter.com/5872oKbh6Q— Mukul Sharma (@stufflistings) September 30, 2023