The vivo X80 series will introduce a new Sony IMX866 RGBW sensor

2022-04-21

vivo already confirmed that the X80 flagship series will bring the improved V1+ ISP, which will be paired with either a Dimensity 9000 or a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset for the different models. Either way, this new chip will process image data from a new sensor – the launch of the X80 series will mark the world debut of the Sony IMX866.

The vivo X80 series will introduce the improved V1+ ISP chipThe vivo X80 series will introduce the improved V1+ ISP chipThe vivo X80 series will introduce the improved V1+ ISP chip
The vivo X80 series will introduce the improved V1+ ISP chip

The IMX766, which was used in the vivo X70 generation, has a fairly standard Quad Bayer filter. The IMX866 is switching to an RGBW filter, which will capture more light and will be supported by custom image processing algorithms on the V1+. The IMX866 will be roughly the same size as its predecessor, 1/1.5” optical format (vs. 1/1.56”), no word on the resolution yet.

The vivo X80 series will be the first to feature the Sony IMX866 RGBW sensorThe vivo X80 series will be the first to feature the Sony IMX866 RGBW sensorThe vivo X80 series will be the first to feature the Sony IMX866 RGBW sensorThe vivo X80 series will be the first to feature the Sony IMX866 RGBW sensorThe vivo X80 series will be the first to feature the Sony IMX866 RGBW sensor
The vivo X80 series will be the first to feature the Sony IMX866 RGBW sensor

The X80 phones will also feature a camera with gimbal stabilization. Another camera will have an advanced 7-element lens. Adding to that, all cameras will benefit from the Zeiss T* anti-reflective coating.

Teaser images for the vivo X80 also make a mention of a 1/1.3” GNV sensor from Samsung, the “V” signifying a custom version made for vivo specifically. Presumably, that will go in the main camera of the X80 Pro+, while the X80 Pro will use the IMX866. This was the case with the X70 generation where the Pro+ used the GN1 (also 1/1.3"), the Pro got the IMX766 (1/1.56").

A look at the vivo X80 design, which hints at a custom ISOCELL GNV sensor (1/1.3
A look at the vivo X80 design, which hints at a custom ISOCELL GNV sensor (1/1.3")

The vivo X80 series will be unveiled on April 25 (Monday), so we’ll get the full picture next week.

Source (in Chinese) | Via