Sony has quietly unveiled a promising new camera sensor, the Lytia LYT-900. While an official press release is still pending, details shared on the official Sony Lytia Weibo handle offer a glimpse into its specifications.

Sony Lytia LYT-900 announced

The LYT-900 stands as the top-of-the-line model in Sony’s LYT series camera sensors. It boasts a 50-megapixel one-inch sensor with individual pixels measuring 1.6μm. This translates to a sensor size of 16.384mm (diagonally).

Sony LYT-900 camera sensor derails. Image: Sony (Weibo)

The LYT-900 also utilizes stacked CMOS technology, which means it has two separate layers – one for the transistor and another for the photodiode. This allows for physically larger diodes, which in turn capture more light, leading to exceptional image quality, particularly in low-light conditions.

Rumors suggest the LYT-900 is a refined version of the existing Sony IMX989 sensor already found in top-tier devices like the Xiaomi 13 Ultra and Vivo X90 Pro.

The first phone to feature the LYT-900 remains unconfirmed, but speculation points toward the upcoming Oppo Find X7 Pro. Expected to launch alongside the Find X7 in January 2024, the Find X7 Pro is rumored to boast an impressive quad-camera setup, including the LYT-900 main sensor. It will be joined by a 50-megapixel ultra-wide lens, and two telephoto lenses with 3x and 6x optical zoom.

Oppo Find X7 Pro real-life image (leak)

Other potential recipients of the LYT-900 include the Xiaomi 14 Ultra and Vivo X100 Pro+. While the Xiaomi flagship is rumored for an April launch alongside the Xiaomi Pad 7 and Xiaomi Mix Flip, the Vivo X100 Pro+ has seen some delays. Initially expected in March or April 2024, its arrival is now rumored for later in the first half of the year.

Following the LYT-900 is the LYT-800 sensor, which has been featured in several flagship smartphones released lately, including the OnePlus 12 and Realme GT 5 Pro.

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