Xiaomi 12S Ultra Confirmed to Feature Sony’s Massive 1-inch IMX989 Sensor, Launch Set for July 4

In comparison, the Mi 11 Ultra came with a 50MP 1/1.12-inch Samsung GN2 sensor.

Published On: Jun 29, 2022 | Last Updated: Jun 30, 2022

Xiaomi has confirmed the launch of the Xiaomi 12S series in China. The new 12S series will be Xiaomi’s new flagship lineup featuring top-of-the-line hardware. Xiaomi is expected to launch three smartphones in the series. These include the Xiaomi 12S, 12S Pro and the top-end 12S Ultra. The new flagship smartphones will debut on July 4.

Reports suggest that the Xiaomi 12S Ultra is actually the 12 Ultra, which was supposed to launch in March. However, the company postponed the launch to offer its high-end flagship with the new Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC. Xiaomi has now also confirmed one highlight spec of the Ultra smartphone.

The 12S Ultra will come with a new Sony IMX989 camera sensor, which is Sony’s largest mobile sensor. It will be a 1-inch sensor, which will be the largest on any Xiaomi smartphone to date. The Mi 11 Ultra came with a 50MP 1/1.12-inch Samsung GN2 sensor. An even-larger sensor should help capture more details, especially in lowlight conditions. Of course, the sensor should provide a high shallow depth-of-field as well.