#smartphone photography

The new sensor is expected to appear in smartphones launching later this year. Sony plans to begin mass production this summer, with smartphones using the sensor expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2026. It has been nominated in three major categories at the YugaTech Choice Awards 2025, including Best Smartphone Camera, Best Selfie Camera, and Smartphone of the Year. Among the series, the spotlight shines brightest on the Pura 80 Ultra, a flagship model packed with some of the most advanced camera technology seen on a smartphone to date. This lets users switch between f/1.6 to f/4.0 settings, while the TCG triple-real-time fusion technology significantly enhances dynamic range, achieving an impressive 16EV—the highest in smartphone photography. Adding to its photography prowess, the phone includes a switchable telephoto lens with an enormous 1/1.28-inch sensor. OnePlus has introduced a new feature for its flagship OnePlus 13 smartphone, enhancing low-light photography directly within Instagram’s in-app camera. Known for its Zeiss-tuned cameras, the V40 5G maintains a strong emphasis on photography with a dual rear camera system. Read more in our articles including "Sony announces Lytia 910 LOFIC sensor with 100dB dynamic range" and "vivo X300 series now available in the Philippines".