Key Developments

In November 2023, Samsung updated the Camera Assistant module in the Good Lock app, introducing new features for the camera on models running One UI 5.1 or higher. The update includes two key features: Upscale digital zoom, which takes a photo with a lower resolution due to zoom and then upscales it to the user's preferred resolution, and Distortion Correction, which automatically fixes bowing or bending lines caused by lens and perspective distortion. Users can utilize the module to modify or disable certain settings that cannot be changed through the regular camera app.
In March 2023, Samsung Electro-Mechanics announced the development of a 200-megapixel-class camera module with significantly enhanced image stabilization capabilities. This new module boasts a 3.0-degree image stabilization angle, which is more than twice as good as existing products with 1.5-degree stabilization. This technology is expected to provide the highest level of image stabilization globally among smartphones with OIS features currently available.
In June 2023, LG Innotek Co Ltd announced a significant investment of approximately US$ 995 million in its Hai Phong production subsidiary in Vietnam to expand its camera module production capacity. This expansion aims to meet the growing demand for camera modules, particularly for Apple's iPhone. The new plant is expected to be completed in the second half of 2024 and begin mass production in 2025.
In September 2021, Apple Inc., a US-based consumer electronics company, introduced the iPhone 13, featuring an advanced camera module system.
In November 2021, Google launched the Pixel 6a, a smartphone featuring a camera module inspired by the design of the Pixel 6 series.
In July 2021, ams OSRAM, a global leader in optical solutions, expanded its NanEye portfolio by introducing the NanEyeM camera module, designed specifically for medical endoscopy applications. This miniature camera module offers high-resolution imaging that meets current industry standards, making it the smallest digital endoscopic camera module available on the market.