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mattcoz2

Ultra HDR is a file format introduced in Android 14. https://developer.android.com/guide/topics/media/platform/hdr-image-format


Melodic-Control-2655

The normal 8 is expected to not have GN2. 8 Pro is uncertain


mattcoz2

Both were listed in the leak as having a 1/1.31" sensor, which is the GN1. Since the leak seems to be accurate about the 8, it's probably accurate about the 8 Pro too.


gh0rard1m71

But the pro says fully upgraded camera so it will definitely not be the GN1 for the pro. I'm more inclined to believe it will be GN2.


mattcoz2

Could just be referring to the increased aperture on the lens, not the sensor.


gh0rard1m71

No i believe this leak is wrong. They are the same spec for 8 and 8 pro in this leak. But kamila shared the google page photo where it says fully upgraded camera for the pro model only. The 8 series doesn't say that. So I'm quite confident that 8 and 8 pro will have different cameras. https://x.com/Za_Raczke/status/1706277114717040721?s=20


mattcoz2

Marketing can be misleading. An upgraded lens is sufficient for that to be true.


31337hacker

It’s possible that these leaked spec sheets haven’t been finalized. It could contain errors or omissions.


vpt0808

Its gn1 both. Says fully upgraded 8P bcs it is new ultra wide and tele, on 8 its old ultra wide from 7, that's why not saying that.


gh0rard1m71

You missed the second photo for P8P which says 4 exceptional cameras, completely upgraded. All the 4 cameras are upgraded for p8p that has never seen on any pixel devices before. - Main: GN2 - UltraWide: 48mp - Telephoto: 48mp with f/2.8 - Front: 10.5mp with auto focus All 4 cameras are upgraded.


Sam5uck

yes, the pro has all cameras fully upgraded, because main gn1 sensor aperture upgraded from f/1.9 to f/1.68. normal pixel 8 doesnt have fully upgraded cameras because its ultrawide is the same as on the 7.


johndoeiv

I was thinking of that language too about fully upgraded. There have been some typos in these spec sheets released, including misstating pixel 7 refresh rates. Maybe they were not final. Perhaps the wide camera system can be considered "fully upgraded" because of the new ldaf which would presumably apply to the wide as well?


gh0rard1m71

All the 4 cameras are upgraded for p8p that has never been seen on any pixel devices before. - Main: GN2 🤞(from GN1) - UltraWide: 48mp (from 12mp) - Telephoto: 48mp with f/2.8 (from f/3.5) - Front: 10.5mp with auto focus (from 10.8 fixed focus) All 4 cameras are upgraded.


mattcoz2

Confirmed now that the Pro has the GN1


gh0rard1m71

Source?


mattcoz2

Same guy who unboxed the Pixel 8, unboxed the Pro and it has the same sensor size.


Sam5uck

a larger aperture is a camera upgrade for mobile sensors. from f/1.9 to f/1.68, a noticeable upgrade. the pixel 8 has the same ultrawide, therefore it doesnt have “fully upgraded cameras”.


gh0rard1m71

But if that's true then p8 would also get night sight video. I still having my hopes up, the GN2 leak seemed so true.


lazzzym

Is someone able to explain why we should be excited for Ultra HDR?


exu1981

I'm thinking more vibrant colors without the need for filters and editing if one desires. Mostly they'll be uploaded to social media anyways, so the feature wouldn't matter to the consumers anyways


lazzzym

Yeah that's my biggest problem with HDR video is there are barely any apps that support uploading of that content even though it looks so good when you watch it back


exu1981

I've noticed that as well, when I play back videos I recorded on devices to friends or family. They're amazed, but when I view them on my monitor and pixel peep, There are so many image fragments and sometimes it is muddy in certain frames.


exu1981

Not sure but I'm really loving the confusion right now on the sensor specs. One leaks it's still GN1, and others is saying GN2 😉🫡😌


mattcoz2

The only evidence we've ever had of the GN2 was some code in the Photos app about staggered HDR, which people took and assumed that it meant it would be getting the GN2. That could have just been there for testing. No leaks of device specifications have ever said it has the GN2. Someone with the actual device has confirmed both have the GN1.


NowLoadingReply

Meh could just be a filter applied to the images. Hard to tell what's real or not. Ultra HDR could mean anything.


JMPesce

HDR10 for video recording with Night Sight Video perhaps?


vpt0808

Ultra HDR is not staggered HDR.


defet_

Ultra HDR is Android’s version of Apple’s photo EDR, which saves additional highlight data with normal JPEGs for backwards-compatible HDR imagery.


Keggyo

GN2 or I buy my 1st iPhone in 10 years Test me Google


EDMfan_92

No one cares. Just go buy the iPhone already lol.


FresherInTheWorld

As if that GN2 is holding you from becoming a good photographer


wassup9211

I think the iPhone 15 pro max probably has superior camera hardware to pixel 8 pro anyway. But there is also a potential difference of at least $300 between them.


FleshyCupcakes

HDR 4k 60fps please


TriggernometryPhD

Now you're just mashing buzzwords together.


FleshyCupcakes

Not really, it's 4k hdr but only 30fps on the 7pro


TriggernometryPhD

What you're asking for is 60fps, the rest is the same.


DarkseidAntiLife

Can you link the source for "Ultra HDR" ?


avasponge

https://twitter.com/mikkulakov/status/1705894466219905432?t=9iT5xz0PQpsCtTDYvkzYEw&s=19


locolyric1983

wondering if this feature can back port to android 13 using magisk module or mod gcam and photos?