The vivo X300Pro is equipped with a Samsung customized 200 million pixel CMOS (HPB sensor) as an upgraded version of the Samsung HP9 sensor. The “B” suffix of the HPB sensor represents a customized version of “Blue” specifically designed for vivo, which is adapted to vivo’s imaging algorithm requirements from the pixel architecture level.
The Samsung HPB sensor parameters are as follows: the camera sensor size is 1/1.4 inch, with a resolution of 200 million pixels. The sensor supports crop zoom from 23mm to 50mm, and the shooting quality is very high. Compared to the Samsung HP5 sensor, its size has increased by 23% and its single pixel sensitivity has improved by 37%.
The Samsung ISOCELL HP series sensor family includes HP2, HP3, HP5, HP9, and HPB, all of which reach 200 million pixels but have their own characteristics. HP2 is a flagship chip, installed on Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra and other models, with a large sensor size and advanced focusing technology. HP3 is commonly found in mid to high end models, such as the Honor 90 series, known for its lightweight and optimized algorithms. HP5 and HP2 technologies are similar, but more widely used in other brands. HP9 and HPB are the latest members, with HPB being jointly developed by vivo and Samsung, taking the technology further. Pixel merging technology is a common advantage of these sensors, which can provide high resolution and high sensitivity under different lighting conditions. In terms of overall ranking, HPB and HP2 perform the best, while HP3 achieves a balance between experience and cost.
