| ISOCELL Bright HMX, 108 megapixels
| 0.8 micrometer pixel, 1/1.33-inch sensor
Equipped with the latest Tetracell, Smart-ISO technology, etc.

Will the day come when smartphone cameras surpass DSLR cameras?

Samsung Electronics unveiled the 'ISOCELL Bright HMX', a 108-megapixel mobile image sensor that broke the 100-megapixel barrier, on the 12th.

This product uses pixels with a size of 0.8 micrometers (㎛). The pixel count has increased by more than 1.6 times compared to the 64-megapixel product released last May, boasting the highest pixel count among existing mobile image sensors.

The ISOCELL Bright HMX features over 100 million pixels, enabling ultra-high-resolution shooting that captures even the finest details.

Samsung Electronics has expanded the light-receiving area by applying a 1/1.33-inch sensor, and has applied 'Tetracell' technology, which combines four pixels to function as one large pixel, enabling the capture of bright and clear high-definition photos even in dark environments.

In addition, 'Smart-ISO' technology has been applied to enhance color reproduction and minimize noise, enabling clear photos to be taken even in environments with too much or too little light.

Smart-ISO technology operates in Low-ISO mode to enhance color reproduction in environments with strong sunlight, such as the seaside, and in High-ISO mode to improve noise in low-light environments.

In addition, it can capture video at 30 frames per second at a maximum resolution of 6K (6,016 x 3,384) without loss of field of view when recording video, so it can be used for professional-level video shooting such as movies and broadcast content, beyond personal video shooting.

Meanwhile, cooperation with Xiaomi played a significant role in the launch of the ISOCELL Bright HMX.

"We have been working closely with Samsung Electronics since the early stages of development to be the first to apply a 108-megapixel image sensor, which was previously thought to be only possible in premium DSLRs, to a small and thin smartphone," said Lin Bin, President and co-founder of Xiaomi. "Through continued cooperation, we will provide users with new experiences and a platform for producing creative content."

Xiaomi will use the ISOCELL Bright HMX in the future It is planned to be installed in the company's Redmi smartphones.

"Park Yong-in, Vice President and Head of the Sensor Business Team at Samsung Electronics' System LSI Division, said, 'The ISOCELL Bright HMX integrates Samsung Electronics' technologies, such as 108 megapixels, Tetracell, and ISOCELL Plus, to provide customers with a higher level of detailed images.'"

Samsung Electronics plans to begin full-scale mass production of the 'ISOCELL Bright HMX' starting this month.