Xiaomi 13 main camera is 50 megapixels, but not Sony IMX989

Today's news, the blogger digitalgossipstation hinted that the Xiaomi 13 main camera is 50 megapixels, but not Sony IMX989.

As we all know, Sony IMX989 was first launched by Xiaomi 12S Ultra, a Sensor jointly developed by Xiaomi and Sony, Xiaomi engineer team participated in the specification definition, part of the design and verification work of IMX989, Sony approved Xiaomi's development work by email.

Lei Jun said that the Sony IMX989 development cost $15 million, Xiaomi and Sony each took half, which is not only a milestone for Xiaomi, but also a milestone in the field of mobile imaging.

Compared to the iPhone 13 Pro Max, Sony IMX989 sensing area increased by 72%, 76% more light-sensitive capacity, while the photo speed increased by 32.5%, 11% faster start-up speed.

However, from the burst of information, Xiaomi 13 will not use the Sony IMX989, rumors that this new flagship using the Sensor is Sony's new IMX8 series, detailed parameters are unknown. However, from the IMX8 series naming, this sensor size is not 1 inch monster bottom, may be in 1/1.4 inches or so.

Compared to the IMX766 1/1.56-inch base used on Xiaomi 12, the sensor size of Xiaomi 13 has been upgraded, while surpassing the 1/1.65-inch base on the iPhone 13 Pro Max.

The machine is expected to be released in November.