LG Innotek division presented a camera module designed for smartphones – it offers 4 to 9 times optical magnification while maintaining image quality in compact sizes.

Most modern smartphones use a hybrid zoom scheme in which optical magnification (2-, 3-, or 10-fold) is supplemented with digital (for example, 2.5- or 4.5-fold); this means a reduction in resolution and image in the output. detail . To overcome this problem, the LG Optical Zoom Camera module provides moving components with a driver similar to the design of mirrorless and mirrorless cameras with variable optics.

The manufacturer promises fast operation of mechanical components with micron precision and low energy consumption. The module also offers optical image stabilization because hand movements further affect the final result when the picture is enlarged.

LG said that they signed a partnership agreement with Qualcomm as part of the project – support for the new camera module has been integrated into the flagship Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 platform. Smartphones with a new generation camera will be introduced at the CES 2023 fair. The proportion of LG Innotek customers is Apple, so the appearance of the module in the next version of the iPhone is not excluded.