Huawei is reportedly developing its own CMOS image sensors (CIS) for its future phones, moving beyond chips and operating systems in its push toward self-reliance.
Huawei Image Sensors
According to a leak on Weibo, the company is developing two new camera sensors, the SC5A0CS and SC590XS, which are expected to debut in the Mate 80 series. Both sensors feature a 50-megapixel resolution and use Huawei’s RYYB color filter array, an alternative to the traditional RGB setup.
The SC5A0CS is reportedly a 1-inch sensor that might be the main camera in the upcoming Huawei Pura 80 Ultra. The SC590XS is slightly smaller at 1/1.3 inches and could be a telephoto unit. The SC590XS includes the company’s new “SuperPixGain HDR2.0” technology, which combines three frames at the same exposure level to improve dynamic range and reduce motion artifacts.
The broader market relies on sensors from Sony and Samsung. The company has leaned on RYYB sensors to boost low-light performance, with yellow pixels allowing for a wider spectral response and better signal-to-noise ratios in dim environments.
If accurate, the sensors could be a key part of the company’s broader effort to make its flagship phones less dependent on outside tech ecosystems
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