We check Huawei might have three in-house CMOS sensors in Y2023 pipeline, leveraging XMC and its own fabs.
October 20, 2023
Key Takeaways:
- Huawei is developing three in-house CMOS sensors for its smartphones in 2024, aiming to localize its CIS supply chain.
- One sensor is expected to be mass-produced in 3Q23, the additional two sensors may enter the Engineering Sample stage in 4Q23.
- Huawei may leverage XMC and its own facilities for sensor fabrication, with all three sensors having a 50MP resolution.
- While the sensor may be tested for compatibility with OmniVision and Smartsens’ solutions, it may not become the main source for Huawei's smartphones until at least 2025.
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Authors
Eddie Han
Eddie Han, Sr. Analyst/Research Director at Isaiah Research, has been studying smartphone industry for 10+ years. Focus on smartphone and the related components supply chain research. Master in Social Enterprise, Fu Jen Catholic University, Taiwan. Currently as the Sr. Analyst/Research Manager of Smartphone Team at Isaiah Research and lead 3+ members to work on supply chain analysis from smartphone(Apple/Android), 5G, RF, camera, display to XR research with a solid methodology. Business development and customer management include top-tier smarphone brands and components vendors. Used to work as Sr. Industry Analyst/Section Manager for 10+ years at Market Intelligence and Consulting (MIC). Conduct 150+ smartphone industry reports on OEM/EMS/ODM shipment tracker, application processor, radio frequency, display and 5G communication related research.
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