Sony is developing its first 200MP smartphone camera sensor, the IMX09E, designed for main cameras and potentially for devices like Samsung’s Galaxy S26 Ultra, according to reports that surfaced in March.
The IMX09E is positioned above the Lytia LYT‑900 in Sony’s lineup, featuring a 1/1.12″ type sensor with a native pixel size of 0.7 µm, fabricated on a 22 nm process. The sensor supports Hybrid Frame HDR and offers a dynamic range exceeding 100 dB. It also boasts enhanced photosensitivity and 2× and 4× full-pixel fusion “lossless” zoom capabilities.
The specifications of the IMX09E have recently been detailed by leaker Digital Chat Station in China. The details highlight the sensor’s advanced features, including its high resolution and improved low-light performance.
The Oppo Find X9 Ultra will be the first smartphone to feature the IMX09E sensor. Rumors circulating on Weibo suggest that the vivo X300 Ultra may also incorporate this sensor. However, Xiaomi has reportedly decided against using the IMX09E in its upcoming 16 Ultra model.
