- Honor Magic 9 Pro Square Selfie Camera could let users shoot portrait and landscape videos without turning the phone.
- The flagship is tipped to feature Qualcomm’s upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 chipset.
- Leaks suggest a camera-heavy setup with two 200MP rear sensors and ARRI imaging technology.
It appears as though Honor has devised another method of making smartphone cameras slightly unorthodox. The latest Honor Magic 9 Pro is expected to come equipped with a square front-facing camera sensor, which may actually prove to be a very handy addition compared to what it looks like on the surface. Let me break down the story.
Honor Magic 9 Pro could bring a square selfie camera to flagship phones
As per the concept of the Honor Magic 9 Pro square selfie camera, using the 1:1 sensor would help to capture a larger proportion of the scene and then automatically adjust it to be used in either portrait or landscape orientation without the need to manually rotate the smartphone itself.
For vloggers and individuals who often record their actions, this could be a really helpful addition instead of just being a catchy specification.
Taking camera design to the next level by Honor
According to reports, the technology is related to developments seen in the recently released Robot phone from Honor. In addition, there have been developments of the motorized gimbal camera and a new collaboration with the professional cinema company ARRI.
Honor has confirmed that the partnership will yield further developments in the upcoming Magic9 series. The Magic 9 Pro will be making its own advancements in camera hardware too. As per the leaks, there will be a 200MP main camera, which uses a 1/1.28-inch sensor, in addition to a 200MP periscope telephoto camera, which uses a 1/1.4-inch sensor.
There will be a 50MP ultra-wide camera on the back as well. For the main camera, the specifications include an f/1.57 aperture and 3-degree optical image stabilization in addition to the f/2.6 aperture for the periscope camera.
Performance must not be the afterthought
As for the performance, it is believed that Honor will utilize the chipset of the Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 (SM8975) by Qualcomm for its Magic 9 Pro. It makes sense because the company could unite a lot of innovative functions in one product.
Expected launch timeline
According to reports, the Honor Magic 9 lineup will be made available for consumers in China in the month of October. However, the release date and specifications have not been officially confirmed by Honor as yet.
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Should the square-shaped sensor make the final cut in terms of design, it might just be the standout feature of the Magic 9 Pro. While megapixels are easily marketed, an innovative camera system could very well hold greater importance. Let me know your opinion in the comments section.
