#Phase Detection Auto-Focus

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Mastering Autofocus Cameras: A Detailed Study of Modern Features like Digital Pan-Tilt-Zoom

Introduction to Autofocus Cameras

Autofocus cameras are a cornerstone of modern photography, offering advanced features that enhance image quality and ease of use. These cameras leverage cutting-edge technologies to ensure that every shot is sharp and perfectly framed. In this article, we’ll delve into the key features of autofocus cameras, focusing on auto framing, 4K+ resolution, and the benefits of digital pan-tilt-zoom.

Understanding Autofocus Technology

Autofocus cameras use sophisticated mechanisms to adjust focus automatically, ensuring that your images are always crisp and clear. Two primary methods used are phase detection and contrast detection, each offering unique advantages for capturing sharp images quickly and accurately.

Phase Detection: This technique splits light into two beams and compares them to determine focus, providing rapid and precise adjustments.

Contrast Detection: This method analyzes the contrast within the image and adjusts the lens until the contrast is maximized, making it ideal for mirrorless cameras.

Both technologies are integral to the performance of autofocus cameras, enabling high-quality photography with minimal manual intervention.

Auto Framing: Enhancing Composition

Auto framing is a modern feature that automatically adjusts the composition of your shots. This feature is especially useful for ensuring that subjects are well-positioned within the frame, providing a more polished and professional look to your photos.

Automatic Adjustment: Auto framing uses algorithms to analyze the scene and reposition the camera's focus to keep the subject centered or within a desired area.

Enhanced Flexibility: This feature allows photographers to capture dynamic scenes without needing constant manual adjustments, making it ideal for fast-paced environments.

The Impact of 4K+ Resolution

4K+ resolution is a significant advancement in camera technology, offering unparalleled detail and clarity in images and videos. Autofocus cameras equipped with 4K+ resolution provide several benefits:

Increased Detail: 4K+ resolution captures four times the detail of Full HD, allowing for sharper and more vibrant images.

Versatile Use: This high resolution is beneficial for both professional photography and video production, offering greater flexibility in editing and cropping without sacrificing quality.

Digital Pan-Tilt-Zoom: Precision at Your Fingertips

Digital pan-tilt-zoom (PTZ) is another advanced feature found in modern autofocus cameras. This technology allows for precise adjustments of the camera’s field of view, offering several advantages:

Flexible Framing: Digital PTZ enables users to adjust the camera’s orientation and zoom level electronically, providing enhanced control over framing and composition.

Smooth Operation: This feature ensures smooth and accurate adjustments, making it easier to track moving subjects or capture specific details with precision.

Conclusion

Autofocus cameras have transformed photography with their advanced features, including auto framing, 4K+ resolution, and digital pan-tilt-zoom. These technologies work together to provide sharp, detailed images and flexible shooting options, making them indispensable tools for both amateur and professional photographers. As an imaging technology specialist at Vadzo Imaging, I can attest to the significant impact these features have on modern photography, enhancing both the creative process and the quality of the final output.

For more insights into the latest advancements in camera technology, stay tuned to our updates.

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THEIA-CAM MIPI/CSI Camera

NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and NX Users Now Have a Ready to Use 13MP PDAF Camera Solution

THEIA-CAM™ (P/N THSCJ101) is a 13 Mega-Pixel MIPI/CSI camera with Phase Detection Auto Focus from THine Solutions. The THEIA-CAM works with the NVIDIA Jetson Orin Nano and Orin NX. Looky here: Introduction Vision processing is one of the most popular applications on NVIDIA Jetson. There are a wide variety of cameras to choose from, certainly good fits for almost any need. There are two main…

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Meet the Panasonic Lumix S9

Lumix fans, rejoice - Panasonic has finally announced the latest addition to its Lumix camera range, the Lumix S9. Available starting in June 2024 for £1499.99, the camera packs some neat hardware within, which should make it ideal for content creators, professionals, or even users just starting out on their journey with photography. In any case, Panasonic has included a ton of great features with the S9, and looks to give competitors a run for their money. CHECK OUT: Say Cheese: Fujifilm Expands its Mirrorless Camera Lineup We were actually able to go hands-on with the Lumix S9 in Japan during Panasonic's Lumix Summit for 2024, and explore the camera in all its glory, including its many photographic and video features, ease of controls, and more. You can check out the video below. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=U1dZZMM-4jY Available in several colours including Jet Black, Crimson Red, Dark Olive, and Classical Blue, the LUMIX S9 is equipped with a 24.2-megapixel full-frame sensor and the latest engine which allows for high-quality content capture with a natural balance in tones. The camera features PDAF (Phase Detection Auto-Focus) for subject tracking, as well as built-in image stabilization to reduce camera shake during filming sessions, making it a versatile companion for various shooting scenarios. It's clear that Panasonic has designed the Lumix S9 to cater to creators, thanks to the added benefit of giving users the change to customize the look of their photos and videos. The camera comes with a REAL TIME LUT function, that's easy to access with a dedicated button for applying various colour styles instantly. Additionally, the new LUMIX Lab app allows users to create their own unique LUTs on their smartphone, allowing for a more streamlined editing process. The app also lets users to generate and share content on the fly without the need for a computer, with improved data transfer speeds between the camera and smartphone. Given the popularity of online content nowadays, Panasonic has also designed the Lumix S9 with a focus on providing content creators a seamless user experience. The camera introduces a new "MP4 Lite" recording format for capturing high-quality videos, which are well-suited for smartphones. Social media optimization is also made easy with the LUMIX Lab app, allowing creators to resize aspect ratios for various online content platforms. With all that being said, the Lumix S9 definitely makes a case for itself thanks to useful features like on-the-go LUT switching, easy content editing for social media, useful connectivity for smart devices, all packed in a compact, sleek and smart-looking design. Read the full article

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As 2018 saw the upcoming and launch of Samsung Galaxy S9 which many people as stated as ‘Not the par iPhone level’, Samsung is yet to bang 2019 with some bang that experts believe might be a hurricane in the cellphone market. All thanks to the expectation of some new and amazing features synced with a much-improved hardware. The most exciting rumor to have filled the market and the consumer’s heads are the availability of the new 5G variant of the Samsung Galaxy S10 which many manufacturers haven’t thought of stepping in yet including the royal Apple in its iPhones yet. Samsung Galaxy S10: Detailed Features, Camera and price, Display, Performance FEATURES Performance Octa core Display 6.2″ (15.75 cm) Storage 64 GB Camera 13 MP Battery 3500 mAh Ram 6 GB Launch Date In India November 20, 2018 (Unofficial) According to leaked reports blended with experts’ expectations, Galaxy S10 will most probably run itself over either on Qualcomm’s Snapdragon X50 or Samsung’s own Exynos 5100 modem. With 19:9 notch display becoming a much-wanted feature these days by consumers across the world and iPhone already introducing it with its X series, Samsung is yet to step into the notch display arena with the much awaited Samsung Galaxy S10. Also loaded with such cream and pie of technology, it is going to be the most expensive Samsung Galaxy device. CAMERA AND PRICE Settings Exposure compensation, ISO control Camera Features Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus Image Resolution 4128 x 3096 Pixels Autofocus Yes Phase Detection autofocus Shooting Modes Continuous Shooting, High Dynamic Range mode (HDR) Resolution 8 MP Front Camera Flash Yes LED Flash Some Korean reports even say that it may make iPhone Xs as cheap devices to ‘Not so high-status people’. It is also in the talks that Samsung might introduce s series with 6.44-inch display and S10 might become the first Galaxy S series phone to be equipped with a dual camera on the front and a lavish triple camera on the rear which isn’t less than a DSLR in its course. Read More: Amazon Prime: Leading electronic house appliances to purchase this prime day sale Design and Display: Display Type Super AMOLED Aspect Ratio 19:9 Pixel Density 531 ppi Screen Protection Corning Gorilla Glass v5 Screen Size 6.2 inches (15.75 cm) Screen Resolution 1440 x 2960 pixels Touch Screen Yes Capacitive Touchscreen, Multi-touch R&D DEPARTMENT’S SUCCESS IN GPU Chipset Samsung Exynos 9 Octa 9810 Graphics Mali-G72 MP18 Processor Octa-core (2.7 GHz, Quad core, M2 Mongoose + 1.7 GHz, Quad core, Cortex A53) Architecture 64 bit Ram 6 GB Expected to a big success in the market, Samsung Galaxy S10’s improvements have made Samsung’s R&D Department as much appreciated in its arena. With advanced GPU for mobile devices now, Samsung stands out from the rest of the crown and most importantly from the rivals – iPhone. Reports suggest that Samsung is going to introduce a peculiar design in positive terms in its new S10 device that will make other devices having GPU to use to same design. It is said to be the first new GPU design in the last 10 years. The GPU is developed by the inch-perfect tech newbie Dr. Chien-Ping Lu, a veteran in graphics who has previously worked with Nvidia and MediaTek too. That lane of differences and the competition of loading phones with awesome and tech perfect new features, the contest has become much narrower and close between Samsung and the iPhone. NEW OR NOT? SPECIAL FEATURES Iris Scanner Yes Other Sensors Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope Fingerprint Sensor Yes Though Samsung Galaxy S9 is believed to an almost a carbon copy of the previous Galaxy S8, it seems like Samsung was saving all its decisive features and upgrades for the next coming bang of Samsung Galaxy S10. It is also a most probable thing that Samsung might remove the bottom bezel from the

previous design for proudly marking the screen to body ratio on more than 90 percent though iPhone has always kept its bezel as the trademark that always suited it like a cowboy hat in the countryside. As the time goes by, and the launch of Samsung Galaxy S10 coming, even more, closer, it would be interesting to if S10 can stand up to the expectations and pull over rivals or give out another an almost a carbon copy of S9 for its competition in the barbed deadly market. Also Read: Samsung Galaxy Note 9 Review: Detail Price, Design,Camera, Performance

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A Fiery Ride

Folks enjoying a ride in the garden. Photo credit: Jonathan Chua.

They stood out at about 100 metres away (a little over 100 yards) and I had quickly stooped down to grab the shot. Thankfully, the phase detection auto-focus system of the camera was quick to deliver here.

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details) [ad_1] From the manufacturer Smart Desh Ka Smartphone Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Octa-core processor 4000mAh(typ) two-day battery 12MP AI Sony IMX486 rear camera 13.8cm (5.45) HD+ display 2-year Ka Bharosa Smart Desh Ka Smartphone Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 Octa-core processor The Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 octa-core processor is designed to get the best out of your smartphone.Faster and better, this processor delivers a seamless user experience whether you are browsing the web, watching videos or catching up on social media. 4000mAh(typ) two-day battery No more charging worries with up to 17 days of standby time. Redmi 7A comes with a high-capacity 4000 mAh battery that delivers an ultra-long battery life. Redmi 7A supports 10W charging to significantly reduce charging time. 12MP AI Rear Camera I 5MP AI Selfie camera The 12MP camera with Sony IMX486 sensor uses 1.25μm large pixels and supports features like AI Scene detection and phase detection auto-focus. Get stunning selfies each time with the AI Beautify enabled 5MP front camera. 13.8cm (5.45) HD+ Full Screen Display The 13.8cm (5.45) HD+ Full Screen Display gives the Redmi 7A an impressive aspect ratio of 18:9, delivering a stunning visual experience that fits into the palm of your hand. Smart Desh Ka Smartphone

All-round splash protection Redmi 7A features splash-proof nano-coating, which effectively reduces corrosion caused due to common liquids including sweat, oils, beverages etc. TÜV Rheinland certified display Reduces harmful blue light to protect your eyes. Redmi 7A's Reading mode is specially certified to shield your eyes from damage and provide a better reading experience. AI Face unlock Unlocking your phone is as simple as looking at it. This smartphone is capable of instantly analyzing your face and conveniently unlocks your phone after recognizing up to 4,096 distinct features. Dual nano-SIM and dedicated mircoSD card slot The 2+1 card slot design allows you to use two SIM cards and one storage card at once.You can expand storage up to 256 GB to hold your music, videos, photos and more.*Supports Dual VoLTE Smart Desh Ka Smartphone Rounded edge design Excellent operating comfort. Handling your smartphone becomes easy. Thanks to the smooth curves and rich finish. Handy features that you will love Enlarged fonts-Read with ease. High volume receiver-Up to 20% louder for convenient calls. Wireless FM radio-Music unlimited Quality you can trust The Redmi series is today synonymous with quality. Redmi 7A follows the same legacy and has been meticulously tested using the same standards.The Redmi 7A has a 2-year Ka Bharosa,which is a first for the Redmi Series. Frequently Asked Questions-Redmi 7A 1. Does Redmi 7A feature a noise cancelling mic? Yes, this smartphone features active noise cancellation with a dedicated mic. 2. How many cards can I use at a time? This smartphone can support dual SIM cards and a dedicated SD card. 3. Does Redmi 7A have face unlock? Yes, Redmi 7A features AI Face unlock. 4. Can I capture portraits on this phone? Yes, 5MP selfie camera, allows you to capture beautiful portraits. 5. What version of Android does Redmi 7A run on?

Redmi 7A operates on Android 9 with MIUI 10. 6. Can I use two apps on the same screen? Yes, using the split screen option, you can use two apps at once. 7. Does Redmi 7A support 4G connectivity? Yes. In fact, Redmi 7A has Dual 4G VoLTE with Dual Standby. 8. What is Full Screen Display on Redmi 7A? Redmi 7A comes with a 13.8cm (5.45) HD+ Full Screen Display with minimal bezels on the sides. 9. Can I connect my pen drive to Redmi 7A? Yes, Redmi 7A has support for USB OTG 10. Can I shoot high quality videos on Redmi 7A? Yes, you can shoot Full HD (1080p) videos on the device. [ad_2]

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(Renewed) Mi Redmi 5 (Black, 16GB)

Price: (as of – Details) From the manufacturer 12MP primary camera with phase detection auto focus, LED flash, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama and 5MP front facing camera14.4 centimeters (5.7-inch) full screen 2.5D curved glass capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1440 pixels resolutionAndroid v7.1.2 Nougat operating system with 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon TM 450 octa core…

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Sony - Alpha a7 III Mirrorless [Video] Camera » $1899.99

Capture stunning portraits and beautiful action shots with this Sony a7 III full-frame mirrorless camera with FE 28-70mm standard zoom lens. Optical SteadyShot image stabilization delivers blur-free | crisp images | while the seven-blade circular aperture delivers more natural-looking bokeh effects. With its dust- and moisture-resistant design | this camera is ideal for both indoor and outdoor photo shoots.

MPR: $2199.99 Deal: $1899.99 Discount: 14%

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FE 28-70mm F3.5-5.6 OSS standard zoom lens This focal range is great for everyday shots | including everything from spectacular landscapes to exceptional close-ups.

24.2MP resolution delivers gorgeous shots with lifelike detail The Exmor R full-frame CMOS sensor produces high-resolution photos with intense clarity.

ISO 100-51 | 200 (expandable to 50-204 | 800) Shoots sharp photos and videos in almost any lighting conditions | so you can capture brilliant sunrises | sunsets and nighttime images.

Dont miss a shot with high-speed continuous shooting Take photos at up to 10 fps to easily create detailed photos of sporting events and other fast-moving action.

Fast hybrid AF with 693 phase detection and 425 contrast detection focus points Ensures accurate tracking | and automatic | single-shot | continuous | direct manual and manual focus modes provide flexibility.

High-resolution 4K HDR videos The camera features a new HLG (Hybrid Log-Gamma) picture profile | supporting instant HDR workflow that offers wide dynamic range for highly precise and lifelike movie images without color grading.

Wirelessly stream still images and movies to a smartphone | PC or TV Built-in Wi-Fi allows simple connectivity.* The NFC (Near-Field Communication) technology supports remote operation via a compatible device.

2.95inch TFT touch-screen monitor The 921 | 600-dot resolution and five-step brightness control offer clear visuals for framing or reviewing shots | and the tilting design makes it easy to find the right angle.

New front-end LSI and BIONZ X image processor These powerful components work together to allow the camera to shoot at faster speeds while also enabling its impressive ISO range and massive 15-stop dynamic range at low sensitivity settings.

Electronic viewfinder makes it easy to frame shots The XGA OLED viewfinder with 2 | 359 | 296-dot resolution | auto and manual brightness control | five-step manual color temperature control and 100% coverage provide a great view.

TTL (Through-the-Lens) preflash control Helps you achieve optimal lighting conditions with a compatible external flash (not included).

Image sensor shift mechanism with five-axis compensation Helps counteract the effects of camera shake and vibration for quality videos.

Face detection and eye AF This camera detects up to eight individual faces | and its fast and accurate eye autofocus ensures stunning portraits.

HDMI output allows easy connection to HDTV Easily connect your camera to an HDTV for immediate movie playback. An HDMI cable is required (sold separately).

Two media card slots for storing and transferring images Accept Memory Stick PRO Duo | Memory Stick PRO-HG Duo | Memory Stick Micro (M2) | SD | SDHC | SDXC | microSD | microSDHC | microSDXC memory cards (not included).

Requires high-speed Internet service.

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Galaxy s8 motion photo to gif

12-megapixel Dual Pixel rear camera, 1.4micron pixels.On the left-hand side are volume buttons, and a new "Bixby" button, and on the right-hand side is the power button. There is no longer a dedicated home button, instead, the button is on the screen. The front camera features Auto HDR and can record video up to QHD resolution (2560x1440), and FullHD with HDR.Īs with all smart devices these days, it's simple to share your images via Wi-Fi or on social media through the various apps available. There are additional sensors on the front as well (on the left). You can also use Iris recognition to unlock the phone or the fingerprint sensor on the back. Next to this, you can see an additional front camera, which is used for face recognition which can be used to unlock the phone. The front "selfie" camera has been updated to an 8-megapixel camera, with a bright f/1.7 aperture, and auto-focus. Shooting modes include Auto, pro, panorama, selective focus, slow-motion, hyper lapse, food and virtual shot. There is a built-in LED flash on the rear, and the front screen can be used as a selfie flash when using the front camera, in low-light conditions. This means that the autofocus of the phone is blisteringly fast, capturing sudden movements. It's said to have incredibly fast autofocus, thanks to every pixel on the dual pixel sensor being used for phase detection. Touch focus can be used and 4K video can be recorded whilst simultaneously capturing 9-megapixel images. The 12 megapixel back camera has 1.4um pixels, which are quite large for a smartphone, and allow the sensor to gather more light, and the camera also has optical image stabilisation. It's also got protection if you drop it - Corning Gorilla Glass 5 is used on both the screen and the back panel, making it tough. The S8 is also dust resistant and water resistant, with Samsung claiming it can withstand a half - hour dunking up to 1.5m down. There is the capability to insert a microSD card into the phone, allowing for much greater storage when you're taking lots of pictures, although most people probably won't need it. The Galaxy S8 has the latest SnapDragon 835 processor, 4GB of RAM and 64GB of storage. There have been updates made to the software, with the camera app now featuring "Bixby Vision" built-in - letting you search the internet for similar items to what you've taken a photo of. The Samsung Galaxy S8 camera remains very similar to the excellent camera found in the Samsung Galaxy S7, with a 12-megapixel dual pixel sensor, and a f/1.7 aperture on both the front and rear cameras. A second front camera has been added for face recognition which can be used to unlock the phone. The front camera has been updated to an 8 megapixel camera, with a bright f/1.7 aperture. Both smartphones feature a 12 megapixel rear camera with an f/1.7 aperture, and optical image stabilisation (OIS). They both feature a new curved edge "Infinity Display" which is designed to give maximum screen size, whilst maintaining a small phone size, with a 5.8inch screen on the S8 and a 6.2inch on the S8+. The Samsung Galaxy S8 and S8+ are Samsung's flagship mobile phones, announced in March 2017.

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Chapter 9: Different Types Of Focus In Photography - The Ultimate Beginners Phototgraphy Guide

Chapter 9: Different Types Of Focus In Photography – The Ultimate Beginners Phototgraphy Guide

Note: This Article contains advertisements and may contain affiliate links.Disclamer by The Black Light Studios Welcome to the ninth chapter of Free Online Photography Course – The Ultimate Beginners Photography Guide. In the last Chapter 8: Different Camera Modes, we took an in depth look at different types of camera modes and what it does to your image. Now we know, how important it is to…

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THEIA-CAM 13 Megapixel Autofocus UVC Camera

THine Solutions THEIA-CAM is a 13 megapixel 4K autofocus camera that's easy to integrate into projects and bring into production. Worth a look.

THEIA-CAM™ 13 Megapixel Phase Detection Auto Focus UVC Camera from THine Solutions is a great plug and play solution for developers. The THSCU101 uses a Sony IMX258 Imager, and works with any NVIDIA Jetson model Looky here: Background When you are developing a project or product on a Jetson, picking the correct camera can be a daunting task. There are many cameras to choose from, all at…

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Price: [price_with_discount] (as of [price_update_date] - Details) [ad_1] Sony Alpha ILCE 6100L 24.2 MP Mirrorless Digital SLR Camera with 16-50 mm Power Zoom Lens (APS-C Sensor,Fast Auto Focus,Real-time Eye AF,Real-time Tracking,4K Vlogging Camera & Tiltable Screen), BlackILCE-6100 comes with Exmor CMOS image Sensor, implemented with the latest BIONZ X image processor, It offers a lightning fast autofocus time of 0.02 seconds with Real-time Eye AF offers AI based object recognition, resulting in improved accuracy, speed and tracking performance for both human and animals.SanDisk Extreme Pro SD UHS I 128GB Card for 4K Video for DSLR and Mirrorless Cameras 200MB/s Read & 90MB/s WriteOur most powerful SD UHS-I memory card yet saves you time transferring media with read speeds of up to 200MB/s* powered by SanDisk® QuickFlow™ Technology. Pair with the SanDisk® Professional PRO-READER SD and microSD™ to achieve maximum speeds (sold separately). With shot speeds of up to 90MB/s* and UHS speed Class 3 (U3) recording, you’re ready to capture stunning, high-resolution, stutter-free 4K UHD video. Product 1: World fastest 0.02 Sec AF speed with 425 phase detection and contrast points;24.2MP, EXMOR CMOS sensor with outstanding light sensitivity Product 1: 11 FPS continuous shooting with AF/AE;180 degree tilt able touch LCD screen Product 1: ISO sensitivity up to 102400;High resolution, sensitivity and colour reproduction capability;Smooth and stable AF;Country of Origin: China Product 2: Save time with card offload speeds of up to 100MB/s* powered by SanDisk QuickFlow Technology Product 2: Shot speeds up to 140MB/s* [256GB-1TB] (up to 90MB/s* for 64GB-128GB) Product 2: Perfect for shooting 4K UHD video1 and sequential burst mode photography Product 2: Capture uninterrupted video with UHS Speed Class 3 (U3) and Video Speed Class 30 (V30) [ad_2]

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(Renewed) Mi Redmi 5 (Gold, 32GB)

Price: (as of – Details) From the manufacturer 12MP primary camera with phase detection auto focus, LED flash, touch focus, face/smile detection, HDR, panorama and 5MP front facing camera14.4 centimeters (5.7-inch) full screen 2.5D curved glass capacitive touchscreen with 720 x 1440 pixels resolutionAndroid v7.1.2 Nougat operating system with 1.8GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon TM 450 octa core…