Chinese Smartphone manufacturer TECNO is already into the premium segment with its latest smartphone, the TECNO Phantom X. And now at MWC 2022, the global smartphone maker has announced it will use Samsung’s  RGBW Color Filter Sensor technology in the upcoming CAMON series. The company’s CAMON series traditionally focuses on high-quality camera phones and is specially designed for camera lovers. And now with the addition of the RGBW technology, you can expect pro-level images right from your smartphone.

The RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, White) technology allows your camera phone to capture high-definition images, especially in low light, dim and dull surroundings. Unlike traditional RGB sensors, the latest RGBW sensor adopts an innovative pixel arrangement, where it introduces the White pixels which are much more light-sensitive as compared to the RGB pixels, without damaging the original three primary colors (RGB). The beauty of this technology lies in the fact that with White pixels, you get 1.7 times better light sensitivity, which improves the overall brightness of your camera and reduces the color distortions. 

The 64MP main camera will carry the new RGBW sensor. This will increase the light input of the CMOS sensor, which in turn will give you brighter and sharper images without affecting the contrasting dark backgrounds. Moreover, it uses Glass + Plastic (G+P) technology, which effectively increases 30% light intake, further enhancing the final picture quality. 

When asked to describe the new RGBW color sensor technology, Samsung Electronics VP and Head of R&D Pan Xuebao said, “This technology innovation was created based on user feedback and an effort to bring brighter and clear images. Especially in the low light and super night mode. Its first launch on TECNO’s CAMON series bringing us one step closer to the dream of delivering DSLR-grade photography into the hands of worldwide consumers. ”

TECNO’s Senior Product Manager Leo Lee confirmed the use of the new technology in the upcoming CAMON 19 series. He said, “TECNO CAMON series has been always focused on bringing our users the outstanding camera experience. The use of RGBW will increase camera capabilities and increase flexibility on TECNO CAMON 19 series to respond to consumer demands, to highlight natural human features and colors to showcase aesthetics and diversity across different markets.”

We have seen RGBW sensors enable exceptional photography experience on smartphones before. So it’ll be interesting to see how the RGBW sensor on the CAMON 19 series performs.

We don’t have an official release date for the series yet but stay tuned to Gizmochina for more updates.