A big leak suggests Google could equip Pixel 11 with an under-display infrared (IR) camera. The technology would pave the way for fast and secure facial unlock authentication.
Tensor G6 of Pixel 11 could support an under-display infrared camera. This massive input is coming out through Android Authority, which claims to have viewed credible documents.
Google’s Pixel 4 was equipped with two IR cameras. Thanks to this technology, the smartphone was shipped with face unlock technology, which was fast and secure than the current approach.
Pixel 4 with IR Camera
IR (infrared) camera won’t reportedly require a dedicated cutout on the display. Google is working on under-display IR camera to bring the tech but without any compromise.
Face unlock is available on Pixel 7 and newer smartphones. However, it works with the front camera, which require good lighting condition to function and recognize face.
Infrared camera would bring smoother and reliable facial recognition. You won’t need to excessively increase screen brightness to unlock the phone with face, even in the darker nights.
Pixel 10 will launch in 2025 and Pixel 11 will be introduced in 2026. As per reports, these phones will be powered by TSMC-made Tensor chipset, which will supercharged the performance of Google’s upcoming devices.
Pixel 11’s Tensor G6 chip codenamed – “malibu”, and it will be built on TSMC’s upcoming N3P process, the N3P technology offers significant improvements over the N3E process.
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