Xiaomi’s next phone could offer 108-megapixel camera, up to 120x digital zoom

The upcoming Xiaomi smartphone will reportedly be a new variant of the Mi CC10. It is expected to launch in July this year.

Here's what you need to know about the upcoming Xiaomi phone (HT Photo)

Xiaomi is reportedly working on a new smartphone with a 108-megapixel camera. According to Xiaomishka, the smartphone could deliver up to 120x digital zoom. Codenamed “CAS”, the upcoming 108-megapixel camera phone could be a newer variant of Mi CC 10 series.

The report claims Xiaomi had been developing the phone for quite some time. The 120x digital zoom will be achieved through a camera setup that includes a periscope lens. The sensor will help deliver 12x optical zoom through the 108-megapixel camera. According to the report, Xiaomi will use a different sensor ‘codenamed HM2' on the phone.

Apart from 108-megapixel camera and 120x digital zoom, the upcoming Xiaomi phone will reportedly have mid-range specifications. This includes Qualcomm Snapdragon 775 processor. It's expected to launch next month, reports GSMArena.

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If the report is to be believed, Xiaomi's new phone could be one of the few phones to offer such a powerful 108-megapixel camera. For now, Xiaomi offers Mi 10 with a 108-megapixel camera. This is supported by 1/1.33 inch large sensor size, OIS, 1.6μm 4-in-1 Super Pixels, f/1.69 aperture, and 7P lens. Another powerful 108-megapixel camera is offered by Samsung for Galaxy S20 Ultra.