Xiaomi 12 Ultra could use Sony IMX989 sensor, rumored

Sony is reportedly working on a new flagship series of smartphone camera sensors. The much-awaited IMX9 series of sensors are expected to launch this year. In a new update, a tipster has suggested the product name for one of Sony’s upcoming sensors. According to the leak, the 50-megapixel sensor could be called IMX989 and will measure close to 1-inch. The rumored sensor is tipped to be an annual flagship from Sony and is expected to debut with Xiaomi’s upcoming flagship smartphone, Xiaomi 12 Ultra. The smartphone could launch in May this year and will succeed last year’s Mi 11 Ultra.

Tipster Digital Chat Station suggested Some specifications of Sony’s IMX9 series sensors on Weibo. According to the tipster, the 50-megapixel Sony IMX9 sensor will be called IMX989. This high-end sensor could come in a 1-inch format. Exact details about the launch date of the Sony IMX989 sensor are not available at the moment.

The Sony IMX989 sensor is said to debut with the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. Additionally, the upcoming Vivo X80 phone is said to come with a 50-megapixel Sony IMX866 RGBW sensor.

Xiaomi 12 Ultra is expected to launch in China in May. It would be a premium offering and could be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1+ SoC, an improved version of the vanilla Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC. It could debut sometime in the second half of the year.

Previous leaks have suggested a 6.6-inch 2K AMOLED curved display on the Xiaomi 12 Ultra. It is expected to feature a Leica-branded camera on the rear, and could pack a 4,860mAh battery with support for 120W fast charging. Other previously mentioned specs of the phone include a 50-megapixel main sensor.