Sony Semiconductor Solutions has revealed the Lytia L910, also known as LYT-L910, a new CMOS image sensor aimed at flagship smartphones. This marks one of the initial models in the Lytia series to incorporate LOFIC technology, enabling up to 100dB dynamic range alongside efficient power usage. The sensor supports 4K video at 60 frames per second and brings notable gains in HDR photography, low-light capture, and overall video performance.

Sony LYT-L910 Sensor Features and Specifications

The LYT-L910 is built as a 1/1.28-inch stacked CMOS sensor offering 50 effective megapixels with 1.22 micrometer pixel size. It employs a Quad Bayer color filter layout, grouping four neighboring pixels under identical filters to balance high sensitivity with detailed output from a single chip.

LOFIC technology stands out by capturing excess charge from the photodiode, boosting dynamic range and saturation levels. Paired with Sony's Triple Conversion Gain HDR solution, the sensor reaches 100dB dynamic range from one exposure. The TCG-HDR approach captures data using three conversion gains in a single shot, minimizing blown highlights while retaining shadow and mid-tone details.

An integrated Ultra High Conversion Gain circuit further refines performance by improving charge-to-voltage efficiency and cutting random noise by roughly 30 percent compared with the prior LYT-828 model. Single-exposure HDR capture helps limit motion blur and flicker, allowing devices to record 4K 60fps HDR video with strong dynamic range and direct HDR preview on screen through faster analogue-to-digital conversion.

The sensor handles 50-megapixel stills at up to 30fps and 12.5-megapixel output at up to 120fps. HDR video is supported at 60fps in both DCG-HDR and TCG-HDR with LOFIC modes. Volume production is slated to start in summer 2026.

While positioned for premium smartphones, Sony has not named specific devices. Recent rumors point to the Vivo X500 Pro and X500 Pro Max potentially using a 50-megapixel 1/1.28-inch sensor with LOFIC, and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is also expected to adopt a similar 1/1.28-inch sensor on a 22nm process with next-generation LOFIC HDR capabilities.