Huawei Mate 80 RS Set to Feature New Smartsens Rear Camera

Key Takeaways

1. The upcoming Mate 80 series may feature a new flagship design called Ultimate Design (or RS) with upgraded camera features.
2. The new camera hardware, rumored to be called “590,” includes a 50MP sensor that is 1/1.28 inches in size.
3. The “590” sensor is expected to utilize a 22 nanometer manufacturing process and support 4K video recording at 120fps with advanced QPD autofocus.
4. High dynamic range (HDR) capabilities and improved light sensitivity are anticipated, especially with a large-aperture lens.
5. The SC590XS sensor is being developed by Smartsens and may also be used in Xiaomi’s upcoming models, including the 16 series.

Some recent and intriguing insights from the usually reliable leaker Digital Chat Station could relate to the upcoming Mate 80 series, which may include a new flagship design known as Ultimate Design (or RS) along with upgraded camera features.

New Camera Hardware

This new camera hardware is rumored to be called “590,” which might have been previously mentioned as the SC590XS. It is said to feature a 50MP sensor that is 1/1.28 inches, a smaller counterpart to the 1-inch sensor in the recently released Pura 80 Ultra.

Advanced Technology

While the sensor may not have the largest size available, it is expected to utilize a relatively sophisticated 22 nanometer (nm) manufacturing process, with pixel dimensions measuring a decent 1.2 micron (μm).

Additionally, it is anticipated to support 4K video recording at 120fps, along with an advanced quad phase-detect (QPD) autofocus system similar to the latest imaging CMOS sensors from brands like Samsung or OmniVision.

High Performance

The “590” is also likely to offer high dynamic range (HDR) capabilities and improved light sensitivity, especially if Huawei manages to include a large-aperture lens as speculated.

The 50MP primary rear camera may be part of the next Mate 70 Pro and Pro+ models, as well as the 70 RS, given that all three smartphones are expected to share the same rear camera setup.

Reports suggest that the SC590XS is being developed by Smartsens, an up-and-coming imaging technology firm that is also believed to be supplying new sensors of similar quality for the Xiaomi 16, 16 Pro, and possibly the 16 Ultra.

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