Vivo X300 Ultra to feature mysterious new camera sensor along with 50MP Sony LYT-818 ultra-wide lens

Vivo Product Manager Han Boxiao has been consistently revealing key details about the upcoming Vivo X300 Ultra’s camera system through posts on Weibo. Last week, he confirmed specifications of the phone’s main and periscope telephoto cameras. In his latest update, Boxiao has now shared new information about the device’s ultra-wide camera, while also teasing the presence of another unusual sensor hidden within the camera module.

Vivo X300 Ultra’s ultra-wide camera details revealed

According to Boxiao, the Vivo X300 Ultra will feature a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera built around the Sony LYTIA-818 sensor. The lens is expected to offer a 14mm focal length, making it suitable for landscapes and wide scenes. With a 1/1.28-inch sensor size, Vivo claims this will be among the largest sensors used for an ultra-wide camera in a smartphone.

The larger sensor is also expected to improve video recording. Boxiao explained that ultra-wide cameras are often important for video capture because they help deliver stable footage. On the X300 Ultra, stabilization is said to improve from the previous generation’s CIPA 5.0 rating to CIPA 6.0. The bigger sensor can also help gather more light, which may improve low-light video quality.

The above image hides another camera sensor under the sunglasses emoji. While he did not reveal the exact details, he suggested that this unusually powerful new sensor and the device’s upgraded color processing will be discussed in a future update. This could be the rumored 5-megapixel multispectral lens.

Earlier disclosures revealed that the Vivo X300 Ultra will introduce Sony’s LYTIA-901 sensor globally as part of its main camera system. The setup pairs the sensor with a 200-megapixel camera featuring a 1/1.12-inch sensor size and a 35mm focal length designed to deliver a more natural perspective for street photography.

The phone is also expected to include a fifth-generation ZEISS 200-megapixel periscope telephoto camera based on Samsung’s HP0 sensor. This camera is said to support up to 3° optical image stabilization, which Vivo claims can deliver gimbal-like stability for zoom shots.The device is also expected to include a 50-megapixel front camera with autofocus support.

For creators, the X300 Ultra will have an optional 400mm teleconverter kit capable of reaching up to 17x optical zoom. The brand is also expected to release another teleconverter kit for everyday use.

The X300 Ultra will be unveiled this month in China. Likely, it will head to the global market in the second quarter of this year.

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