Oppo has unveiled its MariSilicon X chip, an NPU dedicated to image processing that promises to revolutionize night-time recording. This component enables 4K video capture in low-light conditions with real-time artificial intelligence, a significant advancement for computational photography in smartphones. The company is betting on specialized hardware to overcome the limitations of conventional processors.
Dedicated architecture for real-time AI image processing 🚀
The MariSilicon X integrates a neural processing unit (NPU) manufactured using a 6-nanometer process, capable of performing up to 18 trillion operations per second. Its architecture allows executing AI algorithms directly on the sensor's RAW data, reducing latency and power consumption. This enables 4K video processing at 30 fps with noise improvement and dynamic range, without relying on the cloud or generic chips.
Goodbye to recording at night like a horror movie 🌙
Until now, recording a night video was synonymous with blurry pixels and noise worthy of a VHS tape. With the MariSilicon X, Oppo promises that even your black cat on a dark sofa will be visible in 4K. Of course, they haven't yet announced if the NPU can also eliminate that annoying reflection of your finger on the lens, that classic issue that no algorithm has managed to correct.