Sony Unveils Lytia 901, Its Most Powerful 200MP Smartphone Camera Sensor
Sony has introduced the Lytia 901, its first major step into the 200MP smartphone camera market. The new sensor aims to challenge Samsung’s popular 200MP lineup. It brings fresh improvements to mobile photography and offers users a new level of clarity.
A New 200MP Standard
The Lytia 901 is a large 1/1.12-inch sensor with a 14.287 mm diagonal. It features 0.7 μm pixels, which help capture more detail in each shot. In addition, Sony says the sensor can deliver sharp images even when using 4x in-sensor zoom. This makes it ideal for users who want clear photos without relying on digital zoom.
The sensor uses Sony’s Quad-Quad Bayer Coding, or QQBC. It groups 16 same-color pixels into a single unit. As a result, the system produces high-quality 12.5MP images with improved light sensitivity. For example, low-light performance becomes more consistent because the sensor handles more data per pixel block.
AI Processing for Better Detail
Sony has added an AI-powered processing circuit inside the sensor. The company says this is the first time such a design has appeared in a smartphone camera. Therefore, the sensor can handle complex details such as text, fine lines, or fabric patterns with better accuracy. It can also process high-speed 4K video at up to 30 frames per second with up to 4x zoom.
As a result, the Lytia 901 is expected to boost the next generation of flagship phones. Makers looking for high-resolution performance and fast processing now have a strong new option.
