SmartSens SC5A6XS launched, a new 1-inch 50MP sensor for flagship phones

SmartSens recently launched a new 50MP camera sensor with a large 1-inch size for flagship smartphones.

A new high-end camera sensor

The next Pura sensor?

This camera sensor was built on a 22nm stacked process + Lofic HDR 3.0 tech to enhance image quality in challenging lighting.

The sensor uses 1.6μm pixels with SFCPixel technology to boost light sensitivity to deliver clearer, low‑light images without excessive grain.

It also has a 115dB dynamic range to preserve highlights and retain shadow information in high contrast conditions.

The sensor also has an HDR system with multi-frame fusion in a single exposure to reduce motion artifacts.

For autofocus, the sensor uses full-pixel AllPix ADAF and partial pixel phase detection.

It was also reported that the sensor has an 11% improvement in reducing power consumption, which may also minimize heat.

For video recording, the sensor supports up to 4K 120fps and 4K 60fps HDR.

SmartSens SC5A6XS key specs, features

• 1-inch sensor size
• 1.6μm pixels with SFCPixel technology
• 22nm stacked process + Lofic HDR 3.0
• HDR w/ multi-frame fusion, 115dB dynamic range
• full-pixel AllPix ADAF, partial pixel phase detection
• 4K 120fps and 4K 60fps HDR

The SC5A6XS has entered sampling and is set for mass production by Q2 2026. It is expected to debut in upcoming flagship smartphones.

Most likely, the upcoming HUAWEI Pura 90 Series will use this.