Samsung Tipped to Ready 200MP ISOCELL HPA With LOFIC, Plus HP6 Variant for Galaxy S27 Ultra
Tipsters point to OEM launches in late 2026, followed by a Samsung debut in early 2027.
Overview
- Multiple leakers report Samsung is developing an ISOCELL HPA sensor at 200MP with a larger 1/1.12-inch format and LOFIC for wider dynamic range.
- Ice Universe says Samsung plans a self-used HP6 variant at 1/1.3-inch that could feature on the Galaxy S27 Ultra in early 2027.
- Digital Chat Station’s post and follow-on reports describe LOFIC as a pixel-capacitor approach intended to boost highlight retention and low-light capture.
- Teme suggests Vivo and HONOR may adopt the HPA in the second half of 2026, though specifications and timelines remain unconfirmed by Samsung.
- Reports also note broader LOFIC momentum, with Xiaomi’s 17 Ultra already using it and a tipster claiming OmniVision has a similar sensor planned for late 2026.