Overview
- The Dual‑Mirror Reflect Telephoto uses a compact catadioptric design that is about 50% smaller than typical telephoto modules and produces distinctive doughnut‑shaped bokeh, with reporting noting roughly a one‑stop light loss.
- The Freeform Continuum Telephoto promises true continuous optical zoom across the 1x to 9x range in a single periscope, aiming to remove focal jumps and keep image quality consistent at every focal length.
- Tecno describes the Dual‑Mirror module as production‑ready and indicates it could appear in phones as early as 2026 pending user validation.
- Freeform Continuum remains under development with commercialization expected to take at least a year, with 2026 characterized as challenging in post‑event Q&A reporting.
- Samsung and Largan were named as manufacturing partners, while Tecno showcased its TECNO Image Matrix and Universal Tone alongside a fully automated lab implementing DXOMARK Camera V6 testing.