Xiaomi is preparing to release a new line of smartphones, including the 15 Ultra model with an improved camera based on a 200-megapixel Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor, promising a significant improvement in quality photographs.
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Xiaomi is active is developing a new series of Xiaomi 15 smartphones. According to available information, the basic versions of Xiaomi 15 and 15 Pro will appear on the market at the end of this year. The flagship model Xiaomi 15 Ultra is expected to be available to customers in early 2025. According to insider Digital Chat Station, this model will be equipped with a significantly improved camera.
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Xiaomi is currently testing two versions of the 15 Ultra. One of them includes a quad rear camera with a 200-megapixel periscope telephoto lens using the Samsung ISOCELL HP9 sensor introduced in June. This information is confirmed by a recent leak from insider Ice Universe, who also mentioned the presence of a 200-megapixel sensor and four cameras in the Ultra model.
HP9 Sensor Features
The HP9 sensor features a 1/1.4-inch format and an impressive 200 million pixels, each measuring 0.56 micrometers. This high density ensures exceptional detail in images. The sensor uses tetrapixel technology that allows pixels to be grouped into 4x4 groups, making it a 12-megapixel sensor with large pixels measuring 2.24 micrometers in size. This greatly improves the quality of low-light photos, allowing you to capture more light for sharper, brighter images.
Scaling options
HP9 supports a remosaicing algorithm that provides 2x or 4x magnification directly on the sensor. In combination with a telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom, this allows you to achieve 12x magnification without loss of image quality.
Technology Benefits
The HP9 sensor features high-refractive index microlenses that focus light more effectively on RGB color filters. This results in a 12% increase in light sensitivity and a 10% improvement in autofocus accuracy compared to the previous model. The result is superior low-light performance and sharper, richer images.
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- Xiaomi is a Chinese company, manufacturer of electronics and household appliances
- Samsung is a South Korean company, the largest electronics manufacturer
- ISOCELL is an image sensor technology developed by Samsung
- Digital Chat Station - a well-known insider in the field of mobile technologies
- Ice Universe - a popular informant about new products in the world of smartphones
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Xiaomi is preparing to release a line of 15 series smartphones, including the top model 15 Ultra with an improved camera. It is expected that the device will be equipped with four modules, including a 200-megapixel periscope.
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Beatrice
Wow, 200 megapixels in a smartphone camera! 🤯 I wonder how noticeable the difference in photo quality will be compared to current flagships?
Hans
Beatrice, I think the difference will be noticeable, especially with zoom. 12x magnification while maintaining quality - that's impressive! But I'm more interested in how this will affect the price 🤔
Sophie
Guys, don't you think this is too much? 😅 It seems to me that 50 MP is more than enough for the average user. The technology sounds cool though!
Hans
Sophie, I agree that for most this is overkill. But progress cannot be stopped! I wonder how Xiaomi will promote this feature 🤔
Giovanni
Ha! Another marketing ploy. Who needs that many megapixels? It would be better if they made a more powerful battery or lowered the price. But no, let's cram in even more cameras! 🙄
Beatrice
Giovanni, don't be such a skeptic! 😄 Technology is moving forward, and that's great. Although I agree that the battery is also important. Maybe Xiaomi 15 Ultra will improve it?
Pierre
And I was impressed by tetrapixel technology! Combining into a 4x4 configuration for better shots in the dark is genius. Well done Xiaomi for introducing such innovations 👍
Olga
Guys, have you noticed that the release of Xiaomi 15 Ultra is planned at the beginning of 2025? 😮 I wonder what else new they will manage to add during this time? Maybe some cool AI functions for photo processing?