According to a report from Korean media, the OVB0D is a 200 MP 1/1.1-inch sensor. That makes it slightly larger than Sony’s LYT-901 which measures 1/1.12 inches. The difference isn’t huge though, and when comparing phones that use these sensors the results will mostly come down to which manufacturer has done a better job with the image processing.
Unlike Sony’s more complex Quad-Quad Bayer Coding (QQBC) pixel structure, OmniVision has opted for a traditional Bayer filter with a dual on-chip remosaic system.
Early speculation suggests that Sony’s QQBC layout could still hold the edge when it comes to detail due to its 16-in-1 pixel grouping and AI-powered reconstruction pipeline, but the OVB0D is clearly playing in the same high-end league.
Technically, both sensors represent a major break from the typical 1/1.3-inch class used in many flagships today, including Samsung’s Galaxy Ultra phones.
Huge dynamic range, advanced HDR, and high full-well capacity
The OVB0D pushes image processing beyond what most 200 MP sensors currently offer. The key features include:
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400k full-well capacity (FWC) for better highlight retention — this means the sensor can hold more light before the bright areas become white, helping the camera preserve detail said bright areas: things like skies and reflections, for example.
108 dB dynamic range, matching the top tier of smartphone HDR — A wide range like this lets the camera capture bright and dark areas at the same time without losing detail.
DCG + LOFIC Gen 2 multi-frame HDR processing — These are two exposure-blending techniques that combine multiple brightness levels into one shot, improving image clarity in difficult lighting.
A dual-stage remosaic system for detail reconstruction — This system reconstructs all 200 million pixels more accurately when shooting at full resolution, improving fine textures and small details. This would make things like fabric or a tree's leafs look sharper.
The LOFIC Gen 2 pipeline in particular allows the sensor to capture detail in extreme mixed lighting — bright windows, deep shadows, neon, and harsh sunlight — while maintaining color accuracy and highlight detail. On paper, it’s highly competitive with Sony’s LYT-901, which also leans on advanced HDR and AI-driven upscaling.
Tipster @UniverseIce says the OVB0D will likely appear in Vivo, Oppo, Xiaomi, and Honor flagships beginning in 2026.
Can OmniVision challenge Sony as the top phone camera sensor maker?
Yes – OVB0D sounds like real competition
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Maybe – depends on image processing
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No – Sony still leads in mobile cameras
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I don’t know enough about image sensors
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Samsung likely won’t adopt Sony or OmniVision’s new sensors
Just like with Sony’s LYT-901, Samsung is expected to skip the OVB0D entirely.
According to @UniverseIce, Samsung’s senior management has rejected the idea of moving to these larger, more expensive sensors due to rising component costs and concerns about profit margins. Instead, Samsung will continue using the same 1/1.3-inch 200 MP ISOCELL sensor we've seen in the last few Galaxy Ultra models.
In the 2026 flagship cycle, Chinese brands may take the camera performance lead simply by adopting bigger, more advanced sensors if Samsung truly doesn't upgrade its flagship's camera hardware.
With both Sony and OmniVision stepping up to the world of 1/1.1-class 200 MP sensors, the next year of smartphone cameras is shaping up to be one of the most hardware-driven battles we’ve seen in years, although it will probably be limited to phone manufacturers that are not yet prominent in the U.S.
It's worth pointing out that — despite the lack of any major upgrades to the camera system — Samsung's flagship phones have continued to top the charts in our Camera Score. Still, there is a decent chance that will change in 2026 thanks to Sony or OmniVision’s new sensors.
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