Key Takeaways
1. The launch of the Pura 80 Ultra has been significantly delayed compared to the 70 Ultra, but it promises unique features in the high-end smartphone camera market.
2. Huawei is rumored to be developing in-house image sensors, joining major brands like Sony and Samsung.
3. The first ‘Xmage-brand’ image sensors, SC5A0CS and SC590XS, are expected to be 50MP with RYYB configurations, featuring different form factors.
4. The SC590XS may include SuperPixGain HDR 2.0 technology, which reduces ghosting by combining three identical frames at the same exposure.
5. SuperPixGain HDR 2.0 is anticipated to outperform OmniVision’s sensors with a dynamic range of 110 dB, and at least one new sensor may debut in the Pura 80 Ultra.
The Pura 80 Ultra’s launch has been significantly postponed compared to its 70 Ultra predecessor. Nonetheless, the latest updates suggest that this 2025 Huawei flagship is still worth the wait, as it may introduce something truly unique and new to the high-end smartphone camera market.
In-House Image Sensors
Typically, creating mobile image sensors in-house is something only major players like Sony and Samsung do. However, there have long been rumors that Huawei is aiming to join their ranks. Now, these rumors seem to be gaining some credibility with new model numbers and specifications surfacing.
New Model Numbers
According to the well-known leaker Digital Chat Station, the first ‘Xmage-brand’ image sensors will be released as the SC5A0CS and SC590XS. Both sensors are said to be 50MP and use the RYYB configuration. The SC5A0CS features a premium 1-inch form-factor, while the SC590XS adopts a more traditional 1/1.3-inch design.
The SC590XS might still incorporate the advanced SuperPixGain HDR 2.0 technology, which is said to offer a novel method of reducing flaws like ghosting by combining three identical frames captured at the same exposure value.
Enhanced Technology
SuperPixGain HDR 2.0 is also rumored to surpass OmniVision’s rival sensors in terms of LOFIC, boasting a dynamic range increased to 110 decibels (dB), compared to OmniVision’s 105 dB.
It is anticipated that at least one of these new sensors will make its debut in the Pura 80 Ultra, and they may also be featured in the upcoming premium Mate 70 series later in 2025.
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