Key Takeaways
- There are rumors that the cameras in Google’s Pixel 10 and 11 will be significantly improved.
- An Ultra Low Light video mode for recording in complete darkness may be added to the Pixel 11.
- Infrared sensors for a safe face unlock may possibly make a comeback.
According to rumors, Google’s Pixel 10 and 11 may acquire some cutting-edge camera features, such as AI video editing, a “Ultra Low Light” video mode, and face unlock that once more functions in the dark.
According to Android Authority insiders, Google’s chip team is working on several camera upgrades that could be released soon, most notably the Pixel 11’s Ultra Low Light option. Theoretically, you could record usable video in extremely low light levels (down to 5 lux), which might interfere with other phones.
The Pixel 8 Pro, Pixel 9 Pro, and Pixel 9 Pro XL all have an integrated Video Boost feature that helps improve lighting and overall image quality. But doing so necessitates access to Google’s cloud computing and post-event processing. Although the name implies that more work may be done in real time, it is unknown if Ultra Low Light would be more autonomous.
According to rumors, the Tensor G5 chip in the Pixel 10 might also be capable of generative AI video editing. It is hinted that the phone would comprehend what was happening in footage, presumably including clips on the YouTube app; however, it is unclear exactly what the “Generative AI-based Intuitive Video Editing” would entail.
The “Speak to Tweak” voice-based photo editing function and the “Sketch to Image” option, which would transform doodling into high-quality images similar to Samsung’s AI Drawing feature, are two more potential AI imaging enhancements. Even the Pixel 9 can only capture 4K HDR videos at 30 frames per second; the Pixel 10 may eventually offer 60 frames per second.
The Pixel 11 may have a better Cinematic Blur feature that can function at 4K30 and relight footage, and AI upscaling may enable a 100X digital zoom.
Additionally, a feature that provided Pixels with uncommon parity with Apple’s Face ID may return. Reports suggest that the Pixel 11 would revive the 2019 infrared face unlock camera function from the Pixel 4. But this time, instead of being in the bezel, it would be beneath the display.
There is no assurance that the rumors of the Pixel 10 and 11 will materialize. These are alleged chip roadmap leaks, and even if the rumors are true, Google may have to postpone or eliminate functionality. It does imply, though, that Google still plans to make AI photography and videography the focal points of its upcoming two phone models.
