The Sony Xperia 1 IX could get a major camera upgrade. This phone is far from arriving, as it’s expected in mid-2027, but according to a new rumor, there’s a reason to be optimistic about its cameras.
The Sony Xperia 1 IX could finally get a new main camera sensor
Sony’s Xperia 1 IX is said to include a main camera with a larger sensor than the one in the Xperia 1 VIII. That phone, as a reminder, has a 1/1.35-inch sensor. In order to accommodate a larger sensor, Sony will create a larger camera island on the Xperia 1 IX. It is said to be redesigned, actually.
Now, it is worth noting that Sony has been using the same main camera sensor in its flagships since 2023, when it included it in the Xperia 1 V. An upgrade is due, as that sensor has served its time.
We’re still not sure what sensor Sony will end up using, as there’s plenty to choose from. Considering this is Sony, we’ll assume that it won’t go for one of Samsung’s ISOCELL sensors, but will use one of its own.
Sony could go for the LYTIA 901 or LYTIA 910
Sony’s LYTIA 901 sensor, aka LYT-901, comes to mind. That’s Sony’s 1.12-inch sensor that was used by both the OPPO Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra. It’s possible Sony will create a custom sensor of some sort, and this is a good starting point.
Either way, we’re expecting a larger sensor that will allow for more light to enter the scene. Then again, Sony could go for the LYTIA 910, its 50-megapixel 1/1.28-inch LOFIC sensor. It remains to be seen.
Either way, the phone will likely utilize the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 Pro, Qualcomm’s upcoming flagship processor. Well, at least based on what the company used in previous versions of its flagship.
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