| Model | Diagonal | Resolution | Pixel Size | Key Feature | Notable Phones | |-------|----------|------------|------------|--------------|----------------| | | 1/2.51″ | 50MP | 0.7µm | Ultra-wide + macro (also tele) | Xiaomi 14 Ultra | | IMX766 (ultra config) | 1/1.56″ | 50MP | 1.0µm | High-end ultra-wide (rare) | Find X5 Pro | | IMX586 (ultra config) | 1/2.0″ | 48MP | 0.8µm | Ultra-wide on older flagships | OnePlus 8 Pro | | IMX355 | 1/4.0″ | 8MP | 1.14µm | Basic wide-angle | Many mid-range phones | | IMX471 | 1/3.0″ | 16MP | 1.0µm | Ultra-wide + AF macro | Pixel 6a, 7a | 5. Selfie / Front Camera Sensors Small size, low-light optimized, often fixed focus or small AF.
For easier reference, sensors are grouped by . 1. Premium Flagship Tier (Large 1″-type to 1/1.3″) Large photodiodes, high dynamic range (HDR), often with Dual-Layer Transistor Pixel technology. sony imx sensor list for mobile
| Model | Diagonal | Resolution | Pixel Size | Key Feature | Notable Phones | |-------|----------|------------|------------|--------------|----------------| | | 1/1.56″ | 50MP | 1.0µm (2.0µm binning) | All-purpose flagship (HDR, PDAF) | OnePlus 9/10/11, Oppo Find X5 | | IMX890 | 1/1.56″ | 50MP | 1.0µm (2.0µm binning) | Improved 766 (lower noise) | OnePlus 11R, Realme GT3 | | IMX906 | 1/1.56″ | 50MP | 1.0µm | Low readout noise, fast capture | Honor 100 Pro | | IMX787 | 1/1.7″ | 64MP | 0.7µm (1.4µm binning) | Good for 8K video / zoom crop | Nubia Z40S Pro, Moto Edge 30 Ultra | 3. Telephoto & Periscope Zoom Sensors Optimized for magnification, smaller pixels, often 2x-10x optical zoom. | Model | Diagonal | Resolution | Pixel
| Model | Diagonal | Resolution | Pixel Size | Key Feature | Notable Phones | |-------|----------|------------|------------|--------------|----------------| | (front) | 1/2.51″ | 50MP | 0.7µm | High-res front (rare) | Xiaomi 14 | | IMX615 | 1/2.74″ | 32MP | 0.8µm | High-end front AF | OnePlus 11, Nothing Phone 2 | | IMX616 | 1/2.8″ | 32MP | 0.8µm | Mid-high selfie (no AF) | Galaxy A series | | IMX471 | 1/3.0″ | 16MP | 1.0µm | Very common selfie (Pixel, Sony) | Pixel 8, Xperia 5 V | | IMX179 | 1/3.2″ | 8MP | 1.4µm | Older large-pixel selfie | OnePlus 6 | 6. Specialty & Video-Focused Sensors High frame rate, low rolling shutter, stacked DRAM. often autofocus for macro.
| Model | Diagonal | Resolution | Pixel Size | Key Feature | Notable Phones | |-------|----------|------------|------------|--------------|----------------| | | 1.02″ (Type 1/0.98) | 50MP | 1.6µm (3.2µm binning) | Native 1″-type, Octa PD | Xiaomi 13 Ultra, vivo X90 Pro+ | | IMX903 | 1/1.28″ | 48MP | ~1.22µm | Dual-Layer Transistor (HDR) | iPhone 16 Pro Max | | IMX803 | 1/1.28″ | 48MP | 1.22µm | Dual-Layer Transistor (HDR) | iPhone 15 Pro, 14 Pro | | IMX800 | 1/1.49″ | 54MP | 1.0µm (2.0µm binning) | Full-well capacity HDR | Xiaomi 13, Honor 70 | | IMX707 | 1/1.28″ | 50MP | 1.22µm (2.44µm binning) | Fast AF, HDR | Xiaomi 12 Pro | 2. High-End Main Camera (1/1.5″ to 1/2.0″) Balanced for quality, speed, and power efficiency – common in mid-to-premium phones.
| Model | Diagonal | Resolution | Pixel Size | Key Feature | Notable Phones | |-------|----------|------------|------------|--------------|----------------| | | 1/1.7″ | 12MP | 1.8µm | Stacked DRAM (960fps) | Sony Xperia 1 II/III | | IMX400 | 1/2.3″ | 19MP | 1.22µm | First DRAM stack (960fps) | Xperia XZ Premium | | IMX386 | 1/2.9″ | 12MP | 1.25µm | Dedicated video (EIS) | Old Xiaomi Mi 6 | Quick Feature Summary Table | Feature | Best IMX Examples | |---------|-------------------| | Largest sensor | IMX989 (1″-type), IMX903/803 (1/1.28″) | | Highest resolution | 64MP (IMX787), 54MP (IMX800), 50MP (many) | | Best HDR / low-light | Dual-Layer Transistor: IMX903, IMX803 | | Fastest readout (video) | IMX557, IMX400 (DRAM stacked) | | Most versatile (all cameras) | IMX858 (wide/ultra/tele supported) | | Best value high-end | IMX766 / IMX890 | Note: Sony also produces non-IMX sensors (e.g., LYTIA series – LYT900, LYT800) which are rebranded/evolved IMX designs for mobile. The classic IMX line remains widely used.
| Model | Diagonal | Resolution | Pixel Size | Typical Zoom Use | Notable Phones | |-------|----------|------------|------------|-------------------|----------------| | | 1/2.51″ | 50MP | 0.7µm | Multi-camera (wide/tele/ultra) – excellent consistency | Xiaomi 13 Ultra, 14 Ultra | | IMX754 | 1/3.5″ | 10MP | 1.12µm | 3x-10x periscope | Galaxy S23 Ultra, S24 Ultra | | IMX754K | 1/3.5″ | 12MP | 1.12µm | 3x telephoto (fast dual-pixel) | Sony Xperia 1 V | | IMX713 | 1/3.4″ | 12MP | 1.0µm | 2x-3x telephoto (older flagship) | iPhone 13 Pro, Pixel 6 Pro | | IMX351 | 1/3.4″ | 16MP | 1.0µm | Mid-range telephoto | Galaxy A series | 4. Ultra-Wide & Macro Sensors Large FOV (110°-120°), distortion correction, often autofocus for macro.