HTC One M10 to use Sony’s 12.3MP IMX377 sensor with PDAF, LaserAF and OIS

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Published 12 Feb 2016

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Rumors surrounding the HTC One M10 have been relatively quiet. However, as the rumored March unveiling of the handset comes close, more information regarding the device has started leaking out with every passing week.

Today’s leak comes courtesy of @LlabTooFeR, who says that the One M10 — codenamed Perfume — will use Sony’s IMX377 sensor. This is the same 12.3MP sensor that Google uses on its Nexus 5X and Nexus 6P devices. While 12.3MP might be on the lower side, the sensor features larger 1.5u ‘UltraPixel’ pixels that help in improving the image quality in low-lighting conditions.

Additionally, HTC will also be adding Phase Detection Auto-Focus and LaserAF for speedy autofocus times. LlabTooFeR also confirms that the sensor will feature OIS, which at least on paper makes it sound like dream camera configuration.

As for the front, the One M10 will feature a 5MP sensor from Samsung with 1.5um pixel size.

HTC has used great camera sensors in the past on its devices as well, but its post processing has always been one of its weakest points. So, it will be interesting to see if the company finally gets around to solving one of its biggest weakness this time around or not.

Other rumors regarding the One M10 point to the handset coming with a 5.2-inch Quad HD display, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, a fingerprint scanner, and no BoomSound speakers.

[Via Android Authority]