The image sensor competition is on: LOFIC sensors will see wider adoption starting in 2026 | Infinium-tech

according to digital chat station, LOFIC image sensors are poised for widespread adoption as smartphone makers and image sensor makers prepare to compete.

According to this, the partnership between OmniVision and Vivo will soon yield results D.C.SBut he did not reveal the names of the models. Other sensor manufacturers are also working on LOFIC designs.

LOFIC stands for Lateral Overflow Integration Capacitor – it is a capacitor that takes more charge than the full capacity of the photodiode. This enables things like single-exposure HDR and long exposures.

We have already seen a LOFIC sensor from OmniVision – OV50K inside the Honor Magic6 Ultimate. But Ultimates have always been experimental, it’s about widespread adoption. Most recently, OmniVision unveiled the OV50X, a 1” sensor with 8K HDR video.

Sony says it will introduce 1/1.3” LOFIC sensor by late 2026 D.C.SThis could be LYT-838. Samsung will have a LOFIC design ready for late 2026/early 2027 – it will reportedly be a 200MP 1/1.1″ sensor called “ISOCELL HPA”. Apple is developing an in-house LOFIC sensor for 2027 or 2028, targeting 100MP resolution.

Here’s something interesting – LOFIC sensors are also being made for automotive use. Capacitors enable longer exposure times, which help eliminate LED flicker. And LEDs are everywhere on the road these days, from car headlights to road signs. Here’s a short, informative video from OmniVision:

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