Now, there haven’t been too many details explored about the upcoming devices. Although it is known that there will also be a “Pro” model this year. So it isn’t necessarily possible to discuss the new chipset in-depth. Or to discuss specifications of just about any part of these smartphones. What is clear, conversely, is that the new Pixel 6 and Pixel 6 Pro will bring the best of Google’s photo capabilities to video.
What does the it mean for the Pixel 6 Tensor chip to apply frame-by-frame HDR?
According to Google SVP, Devices and Services, Rick Osterloh, the new Tensor chip allows Google to apply “HDRNet” to videos on a frame-by-frame basis. That means, summarily, that the Pixel 6 is using the same HDRNet process that’s used in photos on Pixel handsets. But that is being used on every individual frame of a video shot with the devices. Even when those videos are shot at 4K at 30 frames-per-second. Of course, the result is videos that aren’t over-sharpened or under-processed or overbrightened with regard to shadows and contrast. With each frame of the video instead managing to provide a “more natural white balance.” And that, according to the source, means videos on the Pixel 6 are even better than what the iPhone 12 Pro Max provides at its best. That’s setting aside other Android handsets. With that Apple-built handset widely being regarded as near the top in terms of video capture.
When is Pixel 6 coming?
The current expectation is that the Google Pixel 6 will launch sometime in September. And that it will have a much higher price tag than previous generations. Potentially even surpassing the $1000 mark.
