Huawei P30 Pro Rumored to Feature Upcoming 38MP Sony IMX607 Sensor

Huawei was the first phone maker to include a trio of rear cameras on its flagship P20 Pro smartphone earlier this twelvemonth. Its emphasis on cameras is also pretty axiomatic with the Mate 20 Pro, which we accept reviewed recently, and is merely expected to proceed with upcoming smartphones.

As per a written report in MySmartPrice, the visitor's forthcoming Huawei P30 Pro flagship could sport the Sony IMX607 sensor, that is expected to be unveiled in the next few weeks. A Weibo user has been constitute to be leaking data on this sensor, with a 38-megapixel resolution, and it looks to be an upgrade over the principal IMX600 sensor on Huawei P20 Pro.

The white paper forSony IMX607, role of which is seen above, has revealed that information technology has a one/1.8″ sensor size and will now incorporate a Dual Bayer technology over the Quad Bayer which helped with crisp photography on Huawei P20 Pro. Sony is non just relying upon RGB pixels this time around and has at present also added a white pixel assortment, which is shown beneath.

The Quad Bayer technology saw the P20 Pro use ii pixels for brusque exposure and two other for long exposure, providing the cameras with an enhanced dynamic range. Dual Bayer won't be much different, where the white pixels would now be used for the aforementioned purpose just allow the sensor to capture more calorie-free and detail – fifty-fifty in low-light.

Huawei P30 Pro Rumored to Feature Upcoming 38MP Sony IMX607 Sensor

The Sony IMX607 is too expected to sport quad-pixel stage detection auto-focus (PDAF) for improved auto-focus, loftier SNR pixel binning function to capture more details, and an in-congenital temperature sensor as well. All these features, in conjunction with the AI aboard Huawei P30 Pro, will only work in the company's favor.

As you can surely see, the specifications of the Sony IMX607 are well-suited to be used every bit a master sensor on the Huawei P30 Pro. We will, however, suggest you lot accept this leak with a grain of common salt and look for an official announcement from Huawei or Sony before jumping to any conclusions.