Xiaomi promises 100MP camera phone after unveiling 64MP camera tech

After 64MP, 48MP camera smartphones, get ready for 108MP camera phones.

Xiaomi, Samsung to launch 100MP camera sensor for phones (HT Photo)

After unveiling 64-megapixel camera technology for smartphones, Xiaomi will now launch 100-megapixel camera flagship smartphone.

"Yes, we've been working on 100MP camera flagship phone! Beginning of 2019, we launched 48MP, & today all flagships use it. We'll soon disrupt the market again with 64MP camera," said company VP Manu Kumar Jain on Wednesday.

The 100-megapixel camera phones, 108-megapixel to be precise, will deliver 12032 x 9024 pixels resolution images, usually available from digital cameras. Xiaomi has said it will continue the partnership for the next 100-megapixel sensor.

"Photographers can not only take more detailed photos, but also make better use of their imagination and creativity with this sensor. The 100MP ultra high-resolution camera sensor even maintains a high-quality picture of 27MP in 2x zoom - more than doubling the pixels of a standard 12MP telephoto camera," said Xiaomi in a blog post.

The announcement comes shortly after Xiaomi and Samsung announced 64-megapixel camera technology for smartphones. Based on Samsung's ISOCELL GW1 sensor, Xiaomi's 64-megapixel camera phone will deliver brighter images in low-light conditions and richer details in brighter settings.

 

WHOA! #100MP camera 😮

Yes, we've been working on 100MP camera flagship phone!

Beginning of 2019, we launched #48MP, & today all flagships use it. We'll soon disrupt the market again with #64MP camera.

And then #100MP 📸

RT if you think this is absolutely crazy! 🤩 #Xiaomi ❤️ pic.twitter.com/0trjCGiyWF

— #MiFan Manu Kumar Jain (@manukumarjain) August 7, 2019

"With the pixel-merging Tetracell technology, GW1 also delivers bright 16MP images under low-light conditions. Even when the print resolution is 72dpi, it is able to print a large, high quality poster up to 3.26 meters in height. The 1/1.7-inch image sensor is one of the largest so far on the market, ringing in 34% larger than the standard 48MP smartphone cameras seen on typical flagship devices," Xiaomi added.

According to reports, Xiaomi will introduce 64-megapixel camera on its upcoming Redmi Note 8 smartphone.

Apart from Xiaomi, Realme is also working on a 64-megapixel rear camera. Realme will introduce its 64-megapixel quad-camera setup in India today. According to reports, Realme 5 will be among the first to sport 64-megapixel camera.