Top Phones Likely to Get Multispectral or Advanced Color Sensors in 2026

Why color accuracy and multispectral sensors matter to buyers in 2026

Hook: If you've ever been frustrated by photos that look great on your phone but wrong on prints, social posts, or when viewed on other screens, you're not alone. In 2026 the camera arms race moved beyond megapixel counts — buyers now want reliable color and materials-accurate photos, not just big numbers. That’s where multispectral and advanced color-accuracy sensors come in.

Top-level takeaways

• vivo is the early leader in multispectral sensor buzz for 2026 (vivo X300 Ultra leaks show a custom 5MP multispectral unit) — but several other makers are well placed to ship similar tech this year.
• Samsung, Xiaomi, Oppo/OnePlus, and Sony are the most likely to adopt multispectral or multi-channel color sensors in mass-market flagships in 2026 based on supply-chain signals and recent sensor investments.
• Apple and Google will probably prioritize computational and ISP-level color pipelines rather than hardware-first multispectral sensors — buyers should judge by output, not just sensor specs.
• When choosing a camera flagship in 2026, prioritize: sensor channel count & size, RAW + multispectral data export, per-channel calibration, ISP features, and real-world color tests (ColorChecker/skin tones).

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