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has recently announced the new OV64A image sensor that sports a 64MP resolution at 1.0 micron. The OV64A image sensor is equipped with large optics and high resolution that provides premium low light performance for both wide and ultrawide main cameras for high-end smartphones. This sensor also provides a 2- and 3-exposure staggered HDR timing option, giving smartphone designers maximum flexibility to select the best HDR method. When it comes to low light capability, this sensor uses near-pixel binning to output a 16MP image for 4K2K video four times the sensitivity. This sensor also gives 8K video at 30 fps, 1080p at 240 fps, and 720p at 480 fps. Additionally, there's a heart rate sensor built-in that not only tracks your heartbeat per minute, it also senses whenever you put on the device and triggers it to turn on. Release your finger from holding the device and it will activate its heart rate sensor. One additional feature that we liked about the IconX is the capability to still hear the things happening around you by activating its ambient sensors. Read more in our articles including "OmniVision launches 1.0 micron 64MP image sensor with large optical format" and "Samsung Gear IconX Review".