Tecno “Ultimage” camera technology explained: How it benefits the Camon 20 series?

Tecno has announced Ultimage camera technology for the Camon and Phantom line of smartphones. Ultimage encompasses 3 camera technologies viz. RGBW Pro sensor, sensor-shift image stabilisation, and a proprietary AI algorithm for portraits. Ultimage will be part of the Tecno Camon 20 series that could launch in India soon. Let’s learn more about this camera technology and what we know about the upcoming Camon family of phones.

What is Ultimage?

Ultimage is a term coined by Tecno for a bundle of 3 camera features it is bringing to some of its forthcoming Phantom and Camon smartphones, especially the Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G.

As for the 3 Ultimage camera technologies, here they are:

1. RGBW Pro Technology

Traditionally, the camera sensors have an RGGB (Red, Green, Green, and Blue) colour filter pattern. However, in this case, one of those Green pixel arrays is replaced by a White pixel array. The white pixels increase the sensor’s light sensitivity and enable it to capture more light. The company claims ​​the new filter can intake 208% light which can be helpful in low-light settings.

This isn’t a new technology or concept and Tecno isn’t the only one working on this. In fact, back in December 2021, Tecno announced it is working on RGBW sensors with Samsung. 

2. Sensor-shift image stabilization

Instead of moving the lens (like in the case of OIS), the sensor-shift technology moves the sensor itself to compensate for any shakes or jittery movements up to 5,000 times per second. 

This anti-shaking technology should offer clearer images than before.

3. Portrait Master Algorithm

The proprietary algorithm is the result of deep learning on over 50 million deep skin tone photos. Tecno claims the algo can discern 7 different skin tones and that it should be able to offer the “most advanced” portraits out of a smartphone.

Needless to say, all these will be tested when the phone lands in our hands. Speaking of which, Tecno Camon 20 Premier 5G is the flagship phone out of the Camon 20 family. It has launched in another market with a 120Hz FHD+ AMOLED display, Android 13 with HiOS software, a triple rear camera setup including 50MP (main)+ 108MP (ultrawide)+ 2MP (depth), a 32MP selfie snapper, a 5000mAh battery with 45W charging, and a Mediatek Dimensity 8050 5G chipset.

Let’s see if it comes to India with these features.

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