Xiaomi 64 megapixel camera Released in coordination with Samsung GW1
On the afternoon of August 7, Xiaomi held the “Future Image Technology Communication Conference”, announcing that Redmi will launch a 64-megapixel camera, and Xiaomi will launch a 108-megapixel camera in the future. Xiaomi also invited Li Jishuo, Vice President of Samsung LSI Business Unit, to come to the platform and introduce the software features of Samsung’s 64-megapixel sensor.
It is clear that the new Redmi device will launch the Samsung GW1 sensor, the photosensitive element size is 1/1.7 inch, the photosensitive area is 34% larger than the 1/1.2 inch 48 megapixel, the pixel size is 0.8um, and the resolution is up to 9248×6936. The size of the photo is close to 19MB.
Samsung GW1 supports hybrid 3D HDR, intelligent pixel-level hierarchical exposure. Hardware-level real-time HDR, ensuring a wider dynamic range of photos, and clear backlighting.
According to the official, 64 megapixel can print a huge poster of 2.44 × 3.26 meters at 72dpi. Claiming unprecedented detail and supporting full HD recording at 480 frames per second (fps).
At the same time, it is worth noting that this 64-megapixel sensor also supports smart ISO. Which has excellent signal-to-noise ratio in all scenarios. According to the official introduction, after the smart ISO is turned on, the highlights are not exposed, and the noise in the dark parts is small.
Future 108 Megapixel Production
If 64 megapixel are not enough. Xiaomi also announce that it will launch Samsung’s 108 million pixel sensor in the future with a resolution of 12032×9024. It may be the largest mobile phone sensor at present, but the specific time has not been revealed. The rumor is likely Go to the MIX 4 camera.
Xiaomi 64 Megapixel – Samsung GW1 
Xiaomi 64 Megapixel – Samsung GW1
In addition, at this communication meeting, Xiaomi co-founder and president Lin Bin said that in May 2018, Xiaomi set up the camera department. Currently, the image research and development team is all over the world. Xiaomi image will continue to innovate in the ultra-clear algorithm, and now it has more than 1000 AI algorithm team.
