Xiaomi is scheduled to announce the 12S line next week. Apparently, the company is now making a fuss about the Xiaomi 12S Ultra camera details. Chief Executive Officer Lei Jun has even confirmed that the upcoming flag beats Samsung and Apple, the first camera phone to boast a new Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor.
TL; DR
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra has been confirmed to have the Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor.
- Xiaomi 12S Ultra is the first device to use a special 1-inch sensor for smartphones.
- Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro and 12S Ultra will be officially announced on July 4.
We’ve seen both Sharp and Sony smartphones launch a 1-inch sensor recently. But now one device is using the 1-inch sensor designed only for smartphones.
Details about Sony IMX989 are rare. But it is widely expected to have a 50-megapixel sensor, while the rest of the capabilities are hidden. It can be said with certainty that Pixel Benning will be used similar to Samsung’s 200MP sensor. Xiaomi may also introduce new proprietary software.
The Chinese giant compared the flagship IMX989 and one of the iPhone 13 Pro Max camera sensors by comparing various Sony sensors. IMX989 makes other sensors easier to measure. We do not yet know if this will be translated into a better shooter in the real world.
Xiaomi 12S Ultra details and launch date
Along with Xiaomi 12S Ultra, both Xiaomi 12S and 12S Pro are expected to be unveiled in China on July 4. The rumored Xiaomi 12S Ultra details include Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, quad-camera setup and up to 12GB of RAM. If the three enter other markets, there are still no words.
Do you prefer more megapixels to your camera phone? Contact us for your answers in the comments section below.