The new Pixel 9 series by Google is said to have a similar camera bump that has been redesigned. Unfortunately, from leaked details, the reception is showing some mixed signals. Most people appreciate how Google updates its camera bump annually. However, most people get upset when it’s a change for the sake of change, and this design might be a step backward.
Leaked Details of the Pixel 9 Camera Bump
Many leaks have surfaced before the official launch. These leaks show a new design of the camera bar. According to the leaks, the Pixel9 series has a nearly symmetrical camera bump. This element of the design seems jarring to many viewers. Symmetry in design is usually preferred.
The leaked video shows a camera bump with 60% glass and 40% metal. This symmetric design has somehow been unintentional, wherein the right side is said to contain the flash, thus remaining imbalanced. This thick camera bar protrudes a bit from the body of the smartphone. Questions may be explicitly stated about how functional this design is aesthetically.
Functional Concerns with Pixel 9 Camera Bump
Currently, the bars on Pixel cameras have metal protection for the lenses. With the new design, that doesn’t seem to be the case. This would hence always lead to increased scratches in the glass lenses. Additionally, the Pixel 9 camera bump might become even less functional overall. Changes may not practically facilitate the use of the user.
This doesn’t seem like a design inspired by the immediate competition—the Pixel 9. The iPhone 15 Pro Max and the Galaxy S24 Ultra have contrasting metal and glass accents that make the camera housing pop in those designs. It’s something the new design of the Pixel 9 lacks. The new camera bump could fall a bit flat in users’ expectations.
The Pixel has been known for its camera bar design. This design allows a phone to lie flat on surfaces without rocking. This feature of the design was received positively by users. Now redesigning Pixel 9 might lose that functionality. Of course, it would be missed by users due to the practical benefits of the older design.
It’s worrying to redesign the camera bump on the Pixel 9. This near-symmetry looks accidental and jarring. One could easily lose functionality with reduced protection for the lenses. Against rivals, it looks plain. Google could turn out a design that users wouldn’t want to see.
