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Xiaomi debuts 200MP Samsung HPX Camera with INR 30,000 phone in India
Xiaomi has officially launched its new Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G phone with 200MP Samsung HPX Camera in India. This phone comes under the mid-range segment and one can purchase it at a starting price of INR 30,000.
It will be interesting to see if this phone’s camera can compete with Samsung’s upcoming flagship Galaxy S23 Ultra smartphone, which also has the same 200MP camera. Here’s what 200MP Samsung HPX Camera has to offer on this new Xiaomi phone:
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Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 200MP Samsung HPX Camera:
- High-resolution Camera:
With Samsung’s 200MP camera on your Redmi Note 12 Pro+ 5G, you can capture flawless photos with extraordinary clarity. Additionally, its large f/1.65 aperture offers more light to capture bright pictures even in low-light environments. At the same time, it also offers a superb HDR option to give your pictures a distinct style.
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- HPX Sensor:
Redmi Note 12 Pro+’s special HPX sensor in combination with the Super-OIS gives you amazing low-light photographs, a sharp and vibrant outcome, and fantastic details.
- Atomic Layer Deposition:
The device further features ALD (Atomic Layer Deposition), an Ultra Low Reflection Coating that improves challenging lighting conditions by lowering reflections and glares.
Redmi Note 12 Pro+ Specs:
The Chinese company has introduced the new Redmi Note 12 Pro+ smartphone with a 6.67-inch Full HD+ OLED display that features 1080×2400 pixels resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, and 240Hz touch sampling rate.
This device is powered by Octa Core MediaTek Dimensity 1080 6nm processor that is paired with 6GB/8GB RAM. Next, it equips a 4980mAh battery with 120w fast charge support and drives Android 12-based MIUI 13 software out of the box.
For photography, there is a triple rear camera setup consisting of a 200MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide angle camera, and a 2MP macro camera. Whereas, the front side has a 16MP shooter for selfies and video calls.
Other than these, the smartphone has a side-mounted fingerprint sensor, IP53 dust and splash-resistant ratings, a 3.5mm audio jack, super-linear stereo speakers, Dolby Atmos, USB Type-C, and other features.
Price and availability:
Moreover, the Redmi Note 12 Pro+ comes in three color options – Arctic White, Iceberg Blue, and Obsidian Black. Its 8GB + 256GB variant is priced at INR 29,999 and the 12GB + 256GB model costs INR 32,999.
Samsung could shift its investment from the EV battery business in the US. The company plans to adjust its investment in ESS from EVs due to a sluggish market. The move comes after low demand for EVs, particularly bikes, and growing demand for ESS.
TheElec reports that Samsung eyeing the growing demand for ESS (energy storage systems) in the US. North America’s largest power company NextEra Energy could be awarding Samsung with a potential 1 trillion won ESS order.
Samsung is investing in converting its EV battery pack production line in Michigan, US. The electric bike battery pack line will be dismantled and converted for ESS use. The investment is expected to begin as early as the fourth quarter.
- The ESS battery pack line will be located in Factory 1, where a battery pack line for Harley-Davidson is currently in operation.
- Factory 2 primarily produces battery packs for Stellantis PHEVs, such as the Jeep Wrangler 4xe and Grand Cherokee 4xe.
The Korean tech giant is pursuing a 1 trillion won order for ESS batteries from NextEra Energy. The order is estimated to be around 5GWh. The company has started accelerating its penetration into the ESS market since last year with its Battery Box.
Samsung is exploring advanced sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera tech for future Galaxy phones. The company recently filed a patent application related to image stabilization technology for mobile devices in South Korea.
The latest Samsung patent suggests work on the sensor-shift image stabilization (OIS) camera is underway. However, Apple iPhone-like sensor shift camera tech is far from arriving on Samsung’s Galaxy smartphones.
The patent entitled “Actuator for optical image stabilization and camera module including the same” describes how less force is required to stabilize the sensor itself. This allows for a more precise correction of the sensor position.
The patent document shows that Samsung is continuing to develop its ideas and methods for sensor-shift image stabilization. The absence of such cameras is not a sign that the company has abandoned the idea.
Samsung has been working on sensor-shift image stabilization for years. The company aims to upgrade the Galaxy camera capabilities in the future. The sensor-shift stabilization offers a sharper image by moving the camera sensor.
Previously, patents related to sensor-shift telephoto camera surfaced. However, the Korean tech giant hasn’t commercialized the technology. The patent was published recently, but doesn’t mean we will be seeing this upgrade in the Galaxy S25 series.
The development suggests that Samsung won’t include it on Galaxies till an advanced variant evolves. As the exploration continues, sensor-shift OIS feature remains in hope for the future of Galaxy smartphone segment.
Samsung officially confirmed its teaming up with Qualcomm and Google for XR devices. Now, Qualcomm CEO revealed that the company is working with Samsung and Google to develop mixed-reality smart glasses.
According to the info, Samsung is working on portable mixed-reality smart glasses in collaboration with Qualcomm. Not XR headset, the company’s first extended reality product could be smart glasses with AI for new experiences.
Qualcomm CEO Cristiano Amon shared new details about Samsung’s upcoming XR product. In an interview to CNBC, Amon confirmed the collab with Samsung will result in “a new product” that offers “new experiences.”
Beyond that, he hinted that this product will likely be a pair of XR smart glasses, not a headset. Just opposite to Apple’s approach, Samsung and Qualcomm aimed to create XR smart glasses that would be portable and easy to carry around.
“I want everyone who has a phone to go buy companion glasses to go along with it,” Amon said. “We need to reach a point where wearing smart glasses feels no different from wearing regular glasses or sunglasses. Only then can we achieve true scale,” he added.
The XR smart glasses could debut later this year, featuring artificial intelligence. Samsung and Qualcomm reportedly aiming to make XR glasses mainstream, while Google could support them with optimized software.
Following the trend, the XR smart glasses could pack on-device AI capabilities. Some AI features will run directly on the device, others on the phone, and certain tasks will require cloud processing – unlocking “a whole new set of experiences.”
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