Huawei could release the first under screen camera smartphone

The mobile phone industry has experienced a rapid change in several ways but one which stands out among the pack is the display bezels. OEMs have adopted various measures to trim down the bezels around the display screen in order to give an immersive viewing experience and improve aesthetics.

One component that has made maintaining the symmetry while trimming the bezels is the front camera. OEMs have used display notch, pop-up selfie camera design and lately, punch-hole design-style to ensure the camera takes less space. But one technology which is believed to be the perfect solution is the under-screen camera technology.

A number of OEMs have been reported to be working on such technology. Xiaomi was reported to have patented a smartphone with an under-screen camera. OPPO and Samsung have also reportedly got the technology under development. A Chinese tipster has now hinted that Huawei may beat all other brands to become the first to release a smartphone using the under-screen technology.

Under-screen display technology involves the use of a transparent glass around the camera area which has the characteristics of low reflection and high light transmission. When not taking pictures, the screen content can be displayed normally, and when taking pictures, it becomes transparent glass, so that the light enters to realize the self-timer. The under-screen camera has to work with other hardware flawlessly and image algorithms are needed to perfect the camera experience.

Previous reports tipped the under-screen technology to be mass-produced in the second half of this year. This is just in time for the Mate 40 series release. The technology might find its way first on Huawei’s upcoming Mate 40 series which should drop around October.

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