Leaked: Google Pixel XL camera details surface online

Soon after news broke out that Google will rename its Nexus devices to Pixel, new leaks regarding specification details about the device have surfaced online.

According to a Twitter tipster LlabTooFeR, HTC is manufacturing the smartphone, codenamed Marlin. On the camera front, the smartphone is rumored to feature an unannounced 12MP IMX378 while the front facing camera would would feature an 8MP IMX179. The new IMX378 reportedly sports a built-in along with a hybrid auto focus and a 3-axis image stabilization mechanism.

HTC Nexus (S1) = Sailfish = Pixel will be featured as well as Pixel XL with Sony IMX378 (12mp) main camera and IMX179 (8mp) front camera :)

— LlabTooFeR (@LlabTooFeR) September 3, 2016

Although the company hasn’t made any official announcement, we expect Google to unveil the device during an event scheduled for October 4. Google might also unveil a 4K Chromecast, Google Home, and its Daydream VR device during the special presentation.

Also set for the event are Google Home, a voice-controlled smart home assistant which debuted at Google I/O in May, a Chromecast media streaming device that will support 4K ultra HD resolution, and a personal viewer device for its Daydream VR program (also announced at Google I/O).