In 2020, ZEISS and Sony expanded their collaboration once more into the realm of mobile photography. As a result, Sony’s flagship smartphone Xperia 1 II, the world’s first smartphone with up to 20fps AF/AE tracking burst and 5G connectivity, features ZEISS optics with T* anti-reflective coating, which reduces reflections and ensures excellent contrast. This innovative package of technologies provides users with sharpness, true colors, and a great bokeh in the compact phone form factor. Together, ZEISS and Sony will continue to innovate the field of digital imaging to provide the best possible image quality and deliver new photography experiences to the largest possible number of users. 

In ZEISS’s imaging lab, the joint research and development program will keep creating innovative technologies for a state-of-the-art mobile imaging experience by using ZEISS’s more than 130 years of imaging experience, and applying the resulting technologies to mobile imaging technologies. By combining this with vivo’s know-how in smartphone technology, software, and user experience, ZEISS and vivo are committed to continuing to push the boundaries of smartphone photography. Already, the partnership has gathered enthusiastic feedback from the tech community, influencers, media, and consumers for the flagship phones with outstanding imaging qualities. By pairing the courage to experiment with a solid technological experience, the partnership is well on course to continuously deliver the next level of mobile imaging.