Highlights
- Sony’s IMX09E is a 200MP sensor with a 1/1.12″ size and Hybrid-Frame HDR, designed to rival Samsung’s ISOCELL HP2 in ultra-premium smartphones.
- The IMX09E with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 supports 4x lossless zoom and over 100 dB dynamic range for superior detail and low-light performance.
- Oppo Find X9 Ultra, Xiaomi 16 Ultra, and Vivo’s next Ultra flagship are expected to feature the IMX09E with launches likely in early 2026.
Sony appears ready to step up its presence in flagship smartphone photography. A new leak suggests that multiple upcoming Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5-powered devices including “Ultra” models from Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi will debut with a massive 200MP Sony sensor. If true, this would position the phones directly against Samsung’s Galaxy Ultra lineup. Here’s what the recent leak reveals.
Sony IMX09E – Key Features
According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the sensor is identified as the Sony IMX09E. It reportedly measures 1/1.12-inch with 0.7 μm pixels. While slightly smaller than the LYT-900 seen in the Oppo Find X8 Ultra and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, it is expected to be the largest 200MP sensor ever used in a smartphone.
Sony is said to be equipping the IMX09E with Hybrid-Frame HDR technology, which could push dynamic range beyond 100 dB, ensuring improved detail in both bright highlights and dark shadows.
On paper, the IMX09E is designed to rival Samsung’s ISOCELL HP2 sensor (1/1.3″), currently featured in the Galaxy S25 Ultra. Paired with the enhanced image signal processor (ISP) inside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, the new Sony sensor is rumoured to support 4x lossless zoom, potentially giving it an edge in ultra-high-resolution performance.
First Phones to Feature Sony IMX09E
Oppo Find X9 Ultra – Expected to go big with not one but two 200MP cameras in a quad-lens setup.
Xiaomi 16 Ultra – Rumoured to combine the IMX09E with a 1-inch primary sensor, creating one of the most ambitious smartphone camera systems to date.
Vivo’s next Ultra flagship – Also tipped to adopt the IMX09E as part of its 2026 lineup.
Both Oppo and Xiaomi are expected to launch their Ultra flagships with this sensor in early 2026.
If these leaks prove accurate, the IMX09E could become Sony’s strongest push yet into the premium mobile market. With Oppo, Vivo, and Xiaomi positioning themselves as direct competitors to Samsung, 2026 could be a defining year for smartphone photography.
FAQs
Q1. What is the Sony IMX09E sensor and how does it compare to others?
Answer. The Sony IMX09E is a 200MP smartphone camera sensor measuring 1/1.12 inches, making it the largest 200MP sensor ever used. It’s designed to rival Samsung’s ISOCELL HP2.
Q2. What imaging features does the IMX09E offer?
Answer. It supports Hybrid-Frame HDR with over 100 dB dynamic range, 0.7μm pixels, and 4x lossless zoom, aiming to deliver exceptional detail in both bright and low-light scenes.
Q3. Which smartphones are expected to feature the Sony IMX09E?
Answer. The IMX09E is tipped to debut in flagship Ultra models from Oppo, Xiaomi, and Vivo, including the Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Xiaomi 16 Ultra, launching in early 2026.
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