#Pixel_series

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Because it is not supported by SoC Tensor G3 The new Google Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones do not support hardware-accelerated ray tracing. Because the Tensor G3 SoC does not have such support.  [caption id="attachment_65783" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro[/caption] The authors of Android Authority say that Google personally confirmed this to them. Our colleagues also tried to run the In Vitro tests from Basemark and Solar Bay from 3DMark, which are designed to determine performance with ray tracing effects, but the tests did not run on Google’s new products.  New Google products do not support ray tracing The Tensor G3 is based on the Mali-G715 graphics core, which does not contain blocks for accelerating ray tracing or they are disabled. For comparison: the Immortalis-G715, based on the same architecture, supports tracing.  Let us remind you that tracing is supported by SoC Exynos 2200, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, Dimensity 9200, and Apple A17 Pro. That is all current platforms for flagship smartphones. Thus, the new Pixels lag behind all competitors in this regard. However, ray tracing is still not used in games for smartphones.  

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What about the clock, Google? The Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones, among other things, were surprising in that the company announced seven years of OS updates for them. Even Apple doesn’t offer this, and just a few years ago, at best, an Android smartphone could count on two years of updates. Due to this move by Google, questions arose regarding the availability of spare parts. Fortunately, here the company also does everything for the convenience of users: there will be spare parts. [caption id="attachment_64057" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro[/caption] Spare parts for Google Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will be available during the seven years that smartphones In an interview with Android Authority, Google's director of product management, Soniya Jobanputra, confirmed that the company will continue to produce spare parts for these smartphones for the next seven years. Spare parts will be available for seven years. This is part of our commitment as we approach our seven-year commitment to making our parts available so you can keep your equipment running during that time. Let's remember that Google also announced cooperation with iFixit to make the new Pixel more repairable. We can only hope that the company will take a similar approach to the relatively new Pixel Watch 2 since Google simply refuses to repair the first ones.

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The update is already available for Camon 20 Premier 5G The final version of Android 14 was released yesterday and, as usual, initially became available for Pixel smartphones. But what is surprising is which smartphone became the second after Google devices to receive the new OS.  [caption id="attachment_64053" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Google Pixel[/caption] Tecno smartphone was the first after Google Pixel to receive the new Android 14 If previously these were often OnePlus models, this year the Tecno smartphone became the leader! More precisely, today owners of the Camon 20 Premier 5G model, at least in India, can install Android 14 for themselves.  Of course, this is only one model in one country, but recently the Tecno and Infinix brands, owned by the same company, are not only actively increasing market shares, but also offering unusual designs, technologies, etc., which are not offered by more famous competitors.  

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It's a long way from Gen 2 The Tensor G3 single-chip system, which underlies the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro smartphones, has passed 3DMark Wild Life tests, which demonstrates not only the performance of the SoC but also the level of throttling.  [caption id="attachment_64038" align="aligncenter" width="570"] Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro[/caption] In the test, the older and younger models scored 8572 and 8216 points, respectively. After 20 testing cycles, performance dropped by almost half. The stability indicator was in the same order of 58.7% and 52.5%.   GPU in Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro The new SoC is reportedly produced using a 4 nm process technology, but not the most modern one. This is a Samsung 4LPP, although it could have been 4LPP+, which would have made the platform more energy-efficient. However, the stability indicator is also very low due to the lack of any efficient cooling system in Google smartphones.  As for GPU performance itself, we can recall that last year’s Pixel scored about 6500 points in the same test, about the same as the Exynos 2200 and Dimensity 8200 show. The same Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 already scores 7500–8000 points and higher, depending on the smartphone, and the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 shows a result of at least about 10,000 points.   That is, the new Google platform is noticeably faster than last year’s, but overall this is the level of Snapdragon 8 Plus Gen 1 in good performance.  

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For Pixel smartphones In addition to the unique Video Boost feature , the new Pixel smartphones will also offer less unusual, but perhaps more useful camera features. [caption id="attachment_63713" align="aligncenter" width="657"] Google Pixel[/caption] The first one is called Best Take. Google says the feature uses photos you took to get the photo you thought you took. To make this happen, an algorithm on the device creates a blended image from a series of photos so that everyone can look their best. These are all the new features of Google Photos [caption id="attachment_63715" align="aligncenter" width="635"] Google Pixel[/caption] The second function has no name. It is an experimental part of the Magic Editor. The feature uses generative AI to help match your photos to the essence of the moment you were trying to capture. You can move objects, resize them, or use presets to make the background more vibrant. [caption id="attachment_63714" align="aligncenter" width="434"] Google Pixel[/caption] Audio Magic Eraser lets you reduce distracting sounds in your video, such as howling wind or crowd noise. This first-of-its-kind computational audio system uses advanced machine learning models to sort sounds into individual layers so you can control their levels.

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Presentation expected this week YouTube channel PBKReviews, which is known for its smartphone teardown videos, posted an ASMR video showing the unboxing of the Google Pixel 8 a few days before the presentation. [caption id="attachment_63280" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Google Pixel 8[/caption] The acronym ASMR stands for Autonomous Sensory Meridian Response. ASMR videos are relaxing and engaging for viewers, and they contain sound triggers that activate areas of the brain responsible for feelings of satisfaction. In addition, the video shows the package and the Pixel 8 smartphone itself in a Hazel color. In addition, the box contains documentation and a USB-C cable with a USB-A adapter. The first unboxing of the Google Pixel 8 was shown in an ASMR video The packaging has already confirmed that the Google Pixel 8 will support the 5G Sub-6GHz frequency range. The screen diagonal is 6.2 inches, and well has 128 GB of flash memory. https://youtu.be/QjAp6VxWdi4 Earlier, official renders and promotional images of the corresponding protective cases for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 were also leaked online. Google Pixel 8 is expected to be unveiled on October 4.

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The OS will probably be updated for five years The upcoming Google Pixel smartphones could set a new standard in terms of manufacturer support. According to recent data, the search giant will offer seven years of updates for the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, up from the current five. No one has been offering Android smartphones for seven years on the market. True, it will probably be about five years of OS updates and two additional years of security updates, but this is still more than anyone else. [caption id="attachment_59877" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro[/caption] Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro will receive seven years of updates In this case, the Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro, which will launch with Android 14, will end up with at least Android 19. The information was shared by Kamila Wojciechowska, who revealed details about the Pixel 7a last fall (support for a frame rate of 90 Hz, wireless charging, and a new camera), which were later fully confirmed.

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At least the optical format is the same Another promotional video for Google Pixel 8 smartphones has leaked online, along with the characteristics of all the cameras of the upcoming new products. In addition, the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro are already directly showcased on the Google Store homepage along with the Pixel Watch 2. [caption id="attachment_59524" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Pixel 8 and 8 Pro[/caption] To begin with, it is worth noting that both older and new Google products look more rounded than the current generation. And the other day we saw the Pixel 8a, which looks the same. Pixel 8 and 8 Pro look set to retain the ISOCELL GN1 sensor As for the camera, unfortunately, it looks like the main sensor remains the same. There is no name, but the characteristics are the same as the ISOCELL GN1: 50 MP resolution and 1/1.31-inch optical format. This is a fairly large sensor, but still, the new Pixel was previously credited with a larger GN2 optical format of 1/1.12 inches. [caption id="attachment_59525" align="alignnone" width="780"] Pixel 8 and 8 Pro[/caption] The Pixel 8's ultra-wide-angle camera also appears to be unchanged. At least it's the same 12 megapixels. But the Pixel 8 Pro will have a resolution of 48 megapixels. Also, the older model will be equipped with a 48-megapixel sensor with a periscope telephoto lens with five times zoom. Thus, in the new generation, the Pixel 8 Pro will be more different in camera from the Pixel 8 than in the case of the current pair of Google flagships.

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It will probably be released in May 2024 The Pixel 8 and Pixel 8 Pro smartphones have not yet been presented, but photos of the Pixel 8a have already appeared on the Internet, which, will hit the market only at the end of spring. As you can see, the design of the Pixel 8a matches what we saw in the renders of the Pixel 8 and 8 Pro. At the same time, the younger device is interesting because its corners are very rounded by modern standards. This is the Pixel 8a and it looks very rounded. You can see that the camera will remain dual, and the frame around the screen will still be quite wide. However, this is far from a flagship smartphone. As for the parameters, so far only the SoC Tensor G3 is known, which will also be available on the older Pixels of the new generation. At the same time, given the characteristics of the Pixel 7a, you can expect from the new generation at least a 90 Hz AMOLED screen and a battery with a capacity of at least 4300 mAh. Whether the compact dimensions will remain is unclear. The photos were shared by insider Abhishek Yadav, who previously reported exact data about the Xiaomi Mi 10T, Mi 10T Pro, and Mi 10T Lite smartphones even before their announcement.

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Already deleted Google accidentally (or not) added the Pixel 8 Pro smartphone to the Google Pixel Simulator website. This allowed us to confirm the design of the novelty, and learn about color options and several functions. [caption id="attachment_52634" align="aligncenter" width="780"] Pixel 8 Pro[/caption] This is the Pixel 8 Pro. Google temporarily added smartphones to its website The Pixel 8 Pro will be available in Licorice, Porcelain, and Sky in Black, Gray, and Blue. The site also confirms the retention of a SIM card slot, a telephoto camera with a five-fold zoom, and the presence of a temperature sensor, which was first featured in a Pixel 8 Pro advertisement that leaked online a few months ago. Now Google has already corrected the mistake and removed the unannounced new product from the site. The announcement of the new Pixels, we remind you, will take place in October.