Samsung is creating a 200MP ISOCELL HPA sensor with LOFIC tech for better dynamic range, set for 2027 release to rival Sony and OmniVision in smartphones.
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According to insider reports, Samsung is developing a new 200-megapixel sensor called ISOCELL HPA, which could become the largest in the company's lineup. The announcement is expected in 2027. This new sensor aims to strengthen Samsung's position in competition with Sony and OmniVision, which already offer large 1-inch sensors for smartphones.
Leaks suggest the ISOCELL HPA will have a 1/1.12-inch size, about 89% of the area of a 1-inch sensor. This makes it comparable in dimensions to Sony's LYT-901, the Japanese company's first 200-megapixel sensor, and to Samsung's own 50-megapixel ISOCELL GN2. Until now, Samsung's 200-megapixel solutions have lagged behind major competitors in physical sensor size.
A key feature of the new sensor could be support for LOFIC (Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor) technology. Such sensors offer significantly expanded dynamic range, allowing simultaneous preservation of details in bright and dark areas of a scene without overexposure or loss in shadows. This is particularly important for video recording and complex high-contrast scenes.
Insiders also report that the ISOCELL HPA will likely be used in flagship models from Chinese brands with the Ultra suffix. Meanwhile, the Galaxy S27 Ultra is expected to receive a different sensor—the ISOCELL HP6 with a 1/1.3-inch format and 200 megapixels. Despite its smaller size, rumors suggest its performance will be comparable thanks to new processing technologies. An upgrade to a 50-megapixel ultra-wide camera is also anticipated.