The sensor uses a 0.7 μm pixel pitch and QQBC to process 16 pixels as a single 12.5MP unit, enabling high detail in both standard and zoomed views.

Specifications include a 14.287 mm diagonal, multiple output interfaces (MIPI C-PHY and D-PHY), and varied frame rates across crop/bin modes for broad video and stills capability.

Rumors also suggest Xiaomi and Honor may feature the LYTIA 901 in high-end devices as multiple brands line up to use the sensor.

Sony Semiconductor Solutions unveiled the LYTIA 901, its first 200MP mobile image sensor, marking a move into the 200MP era previously led by Samsung.

The LYTIA 901 is a 1/1.12-type large-format sensor with approximately 200 effective megapixels and built-in AI processing, featuring QQBC 4x4 pixel grouping for high resolution and sensitivity.

Sony states support for 8K30fps video, 4K120fps, and capped frame rates at 60fps for 12.5MP, 30fps for 50MP, and 10fps at 200MP captures.

In-sensor AI processing enables AI learning-based remosaicing and remosaicing-assisted zoom up to 4x, delivering high-quality 4K video at up to 30fps when using zoomed sections.

Industry observers expect Chinese brands to adopt the sensor early, with some mainstream brands like Samsung likely to delay adoption.

Oppo and Vivo are anticipated first adopters for the Find X9 Ultra and X300 Ultra, respectively, with shipments to device makers starting this month.

While Sony's materials stop short of calling it the world's largest sensor, industry sources point to it as a leading 200MP offering.

The sensor deploys HDR technologies—DCG-HDR, Fine12bit ADC, and HF-HDR—to achieve over 100 dB dynamic range across zoom ranges up to 4x, reducing highlight blowouts and preserving shadows.

The official release date is November 27, 2025, with production and initial shipments planned for November 2025 under the LYTIA branding.