Next-gen Ultra phones could switch to triple 100MP cameras, 100MP selfie cameras

Source: Android Authority

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TL;DR

• Some manufacturers are reportedly testing Ultra phones with three 100 MP cameras.
• The OPPO Find X9 Ultra and vivo X300 Ultra are rumored to feature two 200 MP cameras.
• A phone with a 100 MP selfie camera may also be in development.

Leak Overview

Weibo tipster Digital Chat Station (source) claims that certain manufacturers are experimenting with next‑generation Ultra phones that incorporate three 100 MP sensors—presumably for the main, telephoto, and ultrawide lenses.

Camera Configuration Implications

• Resolution trade‑off: A triple‑100 MP rear‑camera setup would reduce the resolution of the primary and telephoto lenses compared with the rumored 200 MP units in the vivo X300 Ultra and OPPO Find X9 Ultra.
• Ultrawide advantage: Ultrawide cameras typically max out at 50 MP, so a 100 MP ultrawide sensor would be a notable improvement.
• Pixel size considerations: While a 100 MP sensor captures fewer total pixels than a 200 MP sensor, larger individual pixels could increase light intake, leading to brighter, cleaner images with less blur in low‑light conditions.

Potential 100 MP Selfie Camera

Digital Chat Station also mentions an unnamed manufacturer working on a 100 MP front‑facing camera.

• Resolution boost: This would dramatically increase selfie resolution, enabling higher‑quality crops, varied aspect ratios, and modest digital zoom.
• Low‑light concerns: The leaker describes the sensor as “small‑pixel,” which may result in poorer low‑light performance compared with current selfie cameras.
• Video stability: Higher resolution could also improve video detail and stability when combined with advanced processing.

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