vivo, a leading mobile technology company, hosted its annual Special Event of the 2023 vivo Imaging Conference in Xining, China, where it presented an array of revolutionary imaging technologies.
The highlight of the event was the introduction of the V3 chip, an advanced 6nm custom-designed chip, and the latest algorithm technology. Additionally, vivo unveiled a groundbreaking periscoped lens developed in collaboration with ZEISS, featuring the new ‘Vario-Apo-Sonnar’ standards. The event also marked the announcement of the winners of the 2023 VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards, with the Best Photograph of The Year awarded to Indonesian photographer Jiehan Herry Saputro for his stunning work titled ‘Let Me Fly.’
The event witnessed the presence of influential figures in the imaging industry, including Yu Meng, Vice President of vivo Imaging; Li Zhuo, Senior Director of vivo Imaging Products; Sebastian Döntgen, Head of Category Management, Marketing and Sales, ZEISS Consumer Products; Zhang Yan, Product Manager of vivo Imaging Performance; visual artists Gao Yuan and Duan Yueheng; Song Wen, Founder of FIRST International Film Festival; and Bertram Hönlinger, ZEISS Expert of Photography. These experts shared their insights on technological innovation and the future of mobile imaging.
Unveiling The Latest V3 Chip And Algorithm Technology
The newly introduced V3 chip boasts cutting-edge features, including a 6nm manufacturing process, a multi-concurrent AI-ISP architecture, and second-generation Frame Info Tunneling (FIT) technology. These enhancements provide users with a superior imaging experience, enabling features like 4K cinema-like bokeh, automatic subject focus detection and switching, cinema-like skin optimization, and cinematic color processing. Notably, vivo has become the first Android phone maker to offer 4K cinema-quality portrait video with post-processing functions.
In addition to the V3 chip, vivo launched the vivo Origin Imaging Engine (VOIE), a comprehensive algorithm matrix solution. VOIE enhances image quality, color, tone, and computing functionality with its three sub-modules: Colour Restoration Engine, Ultra HD Engine, and Accelerated Computing Engine. vivo has also introduced the Hyper-Sense Portrait System and Vast-Sky Night System, tailored for common portrait and night scene scenarios. The company continuously upgrades its algorithm matrix and technological capabilities to ensure exceptional shooting experiences across various scenarios.
Building A Prosperous Image Ecosystem With Joint Innovation
The long-standing partnership between vivo and ZEISS has resulted in groundbreaking innovations for the X series, with ZEISS technologies and iconic optical designs adapted for vivo’s flagships. The joint announcement at the event unveiled a periscope lens design based on the new ‘Vario-Apo-Sonnar’ standards, known for its industry-leading control of chromatic aberration. This APO design has been adapted for the first time to a mobile imaging system, offering high-performance zoom quality.
The T* Coating, ZEISS’s signature technology for anti-reflective coating on optical surfaces, has been integrated into vivo’s X series rear camera system. It significantly reduces unwanted lens flares in challenging lighting conditions such as nighttime and strong backlighting.
vivo has also revealed plans for deep collaborations with MediaTek for the X80 series and with Sony for the development of 2-layer pixel technology and HDR. Furthermore, the company aims to expand joint innovation research with partners like Adobe, Apple, Google, and educational institutes like ETH Zurich, fostering technological breakthroughs and an open mobile imaging ecosystem.
Creating Professional Portraits And The Ultimate Night Scene Experience
vivo’s commitment to providing the ultimate user experience is evident in its advancements in 3D portrait technology and night scene imaging. The company has established a 3D image laboratory equipped with a proprietary cinema-like optical field system to reconstruct delicate 3D models of human faces, producing highly realistic visual effects in virtual environments. This technology allows users to take photos with perfect real and virtual balance and edit photos with texture reconstruction and lighting estimation algorithms.
The Vast-Sky Night System has been upgraded to offer advanced quality solutions for night scenes at all focal lengths. The True Colour Night model, powered by AI learning, enables adaptive tone and color adjustments for night scenes, ensuring excellent results even in high-contrast scenarios.
2023 vivo VISION + Mobile PhotoAwards Winners
During the event, vivo announced the winners of the 2023 VISION + Mobile PhotoAwards. The top award, Best Photograph of the Year, went to Jiehan Herry Saputro for his captivating work ‘Let Me Fly.’ The competition also included awards in six categories: Portrait, Photo Series, Night, Landscape, Motion, and News, along with two special awards: the X90 Series Best Photograph Award and the ZEISS Professional Imaging Award. The VISION + Mobile PhotoAwards program has garnered significant attention since its launch in 2020, receiving nearly one million submissions from over 40 countries and regions, including India, Malaysia, Indonesia, Myanmar, and many others.
Please note that some features and technologies mentioned in this article may currently only be available in the Chinese Mainland market, and certain capabilities and functions may vary depending on the location.
