Huawei P70 to feature 50MP OmniVision OV50H as its primary camera: Report

Sean — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 06:44:18 +0000

Huawei is gearing up to unveil its latest Huawei P70 series of flagship smartphones in China soon. But while there is no official word regarding its announcement, a new report has revealed more details regarding its primary camera on the rear. So here are all the details.

Huawei P70’s main camera is a 50MP OmniVision sensor

For those unaware, Huawei’s P series are high end devices that focus on offering top notch camera performance. Now, sources from within the supply chain have revealed the primary camera on the base P70 model. The Chinese tech giant is apparently planning to outfit the premium grade handset with a OmniVision OV50H sensor for its primary camera. This is a 50-megapixel image sensor that has a 1/1.3-inch sensor size and single pixel measures 1.2μm.

This is in line with one of our previous reports as tipster Digital Chat Station was the first to claim OmniVision OV50H being the main sensor on the rear. He later added that the P70 would pack a 50-megapixel triple camera setup. The OV50H sensor will be paired with a 50-megapixel ultra wide angle lens and a 50-megapixel periscope telephoto shooter that offers 4x optical zoom and take macro shots as well.

DCS also revealed more details regarding the display of the upcoming smartphone as well. The device is rumored to sport a tall 6.7-inch quad-curved display, which is expected to be an OLED panel that is supplied by local manufacturers like BOE, CSOT, Visionox, and Tianma.

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OmniVision’s OV50H sensor gains favor among Chinese smartphone makers, challenging Sony

Soumyakanti — Wed, 01 Nov 2023 19:20:29 +0000

OmniVision, a company originally founded by Chinese students in Silicon Valley in 1995, initially gained recognition through its groundbreaking CMOS image sensors. Their claim to fame came with the introduction of the world’s first single-chip color CIS sensor in 1997.

Despite an early lead in the market, OmniVision faced challenges post-2011 when they couldn’t meet Apple’s extensive order demands, resulting in Apple switching to Sony sensors starting with the iPhone 4S. However, OmniVision’s acquisition by Visionox marked a transformation into a domestic sensor supplier, aligning with the broader trend among Chinese smartphone brands to strengthen their domestic supply chains.

OmniVision’s OV50H: The New Favorite Among China’s Smartphone Giants

OmniVision made a significant impression at CES 2022 by unveiling a 200-megapixel CMOS sensor, known as OVB0B, which set a record for the world’s smallest pixel size at 0.61μm and featured a large 1/1.28-inch sensor. Now, OmniVision is creating buzz with its OV50H sensor, boasting a 1/1.3-inch size, 50 million pixels, and 1.2μm pixel size, demonstrating its exceptional quality.

This sensor has reportedly exceeded expectations and is drawing interest from several Chinese smartphone manufacturers. This resurgence reflects a broader trend of Chinese smartphone brands strengthening their domestic supply chains, potentially posing a challenge to market leaders like Sony and Samsung.

OmniVision’s comprehensive CIS sensor lineup, including main, telephoto, wide-angle, and front-facing sensors, is expected to be adopted by numerous domestic manufacturers, indicating a possible shift in the market. If we talk about recent upcoming launches then the iQOO 12 and Vivo X100 series are expected to feature OmniVision sensors.

This adoption highlights the ongoing price pressures in the market and underscores the competitive advantage that OmniVision’s technology offers to smartphone manufacturers seeking high-quality and innovative camera sensor technology.

Simultaneously, other Chinese entities, such as Huawei, are also venturing into self-developed CMOS image sensors, creating an environment favorable to domestic production. Meanwhile, there are rumors that Hynix is exiting the sensor industry due to financial struggles.