Sony has developed a new sensor in a 200 MP resolution for use in the main cameras of smartphones. According to Chinese leaks, this sensor can be used on some flagship phones to be released towards the end of 2025. In particular, MediaTek Dimensity 9500 and Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 processors will include the new sensor on the upper segment smartphones. Sony has long been thought to create a powerful competitor to the current 200 MP sensors of Samsung with this move of the company has a significant place in the mobile camera sensors market.
Today, smartphone manufacturers are in great competition, especially in the field of camera technologies. Samsung has a strong position in the market with ISOCELL HP2 and ISOCELL HP9 sensors with 200 MP resolution. The HP2, which is used on the main camera of the Galaxy S25 Ultra, is a 1/1.3 -inch sensor, while the HP9 model was designed for Telephoto and Periscope cameras. The new sensor developed by Sony will be greater than 1/1.3 inches. Larger sensors improve lower light performance by taking more light and improve overall image quality.
In addition, there is no detailed information about which technical innovations of Sony’s new sensor will have. However, Sony’s IMX series sensors developed in the past are known for their superior color accuracy and high dynamic range (HDR) performances. This new 200 MP sensor is expected to continue the same quality understanding. Larger sensor size, better depth of field, sharper details and advanced image processing opportunities.
Sensors produced by Sony are used on many phones
Sony does not only produce sensors for its own Xperia series phones; Apple also provides camera sensors to many smartphone manufacturers such as Xiaomi, Oppo and Vivo. Therefore, the new 200 MP sensor is likely to be included not only on Sony Xperia models, but also on the flagship devices of other major manufacturers. Given the interest of Chinese -based manufacturers to high -resolution sensors, it seems likely to use this new technology on their devices.
Nowadays, the replacement of Megapixel wars is based on sensor size and innovations based on image processing technologies. Artificial intelligence -supported image processing and advanced lens systems have become more important than high megapixel values. However, Sony’s new 200 MP sensor can make a difference by combining the high resolution advantage with a large sensor size.
Sony is expected to emerge more about this new sensor of Sony. If these claims come true, it can be said that the competition in smartphone cameras will be further heated. Considering that Samsung has achieved great success with 200 MP sensors, it is eagerly awaited how Sony will offer an alternative. This development can provide better quality camera experiences for smartphone users by offering more options to manufacturers.