Overview

• Tipster Digital Chat Station named the IMX09E and shared specifications in a leak relayed by Android Headlines and SamMobile, which remain unconfirmed.
• The sensor is described as a 200MP unit with a 1/1.12-inch optical format, 0.7µm pixels, and a 22nm process, plus Hybrid Frame HDR, 100dB+ dynamic range, improved photosensitivity, and 2x/4x in‑sensor “lossless” zoom.
• Sony is reportedly positioning the IMX09E above the Lytia LYT-900, indicating a new flagship-tier part in its lineup.
• Adoption chatter spans multiple brands: Oppo Find X9 Ultra and Vivo X300 Ultra are rumored candidates, while Xiaomi 16 Ultra is rumored to skip it.
• Reports conflict on Samsung’s plans, with Android Headlines floating the Galaxy S26 Ultra as a possibility and SamMobile stating the phone will use Samsung’s ISOCELL HP2 instead, noting Sony’s larger sensor could be a theoretical advantage but actual results hinge on computational imaging.