Xiaomi recently announced that it will launch its Leica-backed Xiaomi 12S series on July 4. Now ahead of this, the company has shed some light on the devices' camera details, suggesting that the Xiaomi 12S Ultra will be the first to feature the new Sony IMX989 camera sensor. Check out all the details.
The world's largest smartphone camera! Xiaomi 12S Ultra
Xiaomi's Lei Jun has confirmed that the Xiaomi 12S Ultra will come with the Sony IMX989 1-inch sensor, which is the largest camera for a smartphone to date. It is expected to have a resolution of 50 MP and provide 172% increased photosensitive surface, 32.5% increased camera speed and 11% increased boot speed. This is in comparison to the iPhone 13 Pro Max.
The new Sony IMX989 sensor has been jointly developed by both Xiaomi and Sony, in June. This, clubbed with the Leica brand, can ensure quite impressive camera performance. But only time will tell how this partnership will develop.
The Xiaomi 12S Pro and Xiaomi 12S, on the other hand, come with the Sony IMX707 sensor, which is said to offer a 48.5% increase in photosensitive area and 49% increase in light input. This will likely support a 50MP resolution, along with a 7p lens and OIS. Other camera details are still unknown. We expect Xiaomi to reveal more details about this before the official launch takes place.
