OmniVision, one of the leading manufacturers in the field of imaging technologies, announced the new generation 200 megapixel camera sensor OVB0D developed for flagship smartphones. This new sensor is positioned to compete directly with Sony’s recently introduced LYTIA 901 model. According to information based on South Korea-based sources, OVB0D comes with a 1/1.1 inch sensor structure. This makes it slightly larger than the 1/1.12 inch build of the Sony LYTIA 901.
The OVB0D uses the traditional Bayer filter array; However, here, unlike the more complex QQBC (Quad-Quad Bayer Coding) structure used by Sony in the LYTIA 901, a different double on-chip re-mosaic method was preferred. This architectural difference can create technical advantages or disadvantages in image processing algorithms and final detail levels. Although it is predicted that Sony’s sensor could theoretically offer higher detail at the microlevel with its more advanced coding structure, the HDR performance of the OVB0D is at a remarkable level.
Which brands’ phones will OmniVision OVB0D be used on?
While the OmniVision OVB0D sensor stands out with its high full-well capacity reaching 400,000, it also features DCG + LOFIC Gen 2 technology that supports multi-frame HDR processing capability. Thanks to these technologies, the sensor can provide effective exposure without loss of detail even in high-contrast scenes. The dynamic range value of 108 dB, combined with the LOFIC Gen 2 architecture, offers the potential to produce clear and balanced images, especially in mixed light conditions.
According to reliable leak source Ice Universe, the OVB0D sensor will be used in the upper segment smartphones of vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi and Honor in 2026. While these manufacturers are expected to include this sensor in their flagship models, it is stated that Samsung does not prefer these new generation large sensors.
It is stated that Samsung is not considering switching to OmniVision or Sony’s large-sized 200MP sensors due to increasing production costs and decreasing profitability. Instead, it is expected to continue with a more compact 200MP sensor of 1/1.3 inch size, which has similar features to the ISOCELL HP2 currently used in the Galaxy S23 Ultra model.