OMNIVISIONS OV16825 CAMERACHIP SENSOR FEATURED IN MAIN

CAMERA OF GIONEES ELIFE E7 FLAGSHIP SMARTPHONE

NEXT-GENERATION 16-MEGAPIXEL SMARTPHONE SETS BENCHMARK FOR CAMERA
PERFORMANCE IN MOBILE DEVICES
SANTA CLARA, Calif., December 17, 2013 OmniVision Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: OVTI),
a leading developer of advanced digital imaging solutions, and Gionee Communication Equipment Co.
Ltd., a top-tier smartphone manufacturer in China, announced today they have jointly developed a nextgeneration 16-megapixel camera for Gionees flagship smartphone. Utilizing OmniVisions OV16825
CameraChip sensor, the ELIFE E7 smartphone camera can capture 16-megapixel burst photography
and ultra-high definition video. This level of camera performance puts the ELIFE E7 at the leading edge
of high performance camera-centric smartphones.
By utilizing our OV16825 CameraChip sensor, Gionee has produced a smartphone that delivers striking
imaging results, said Raymond Wu, president at OmniVision. OmniVision continuously strives to work
with technology partners like Gionee that share our passion for innovation and exceeding consumer
expectations. Were delighted to see the OV16825 built into a cutting-edge smartphone like the ELIFE
E7.
The ELIFE E7 smartphone achieves its high level of performance by utilizing the industrys most
innovative component technology, said Lu Wei Bing, CEO of Gionee. This smartphone reflects
Gionees deep understanding of customer needs, as well as its close ties with world class technology
leaders like OmniVision. Gionee is constantly looking for new ways to drive innovation through
collaboration.

The 1/2.3-inch OV16825 is capable of operating in full resolution 16-megapixel video at 30 frames-persecond (FPS), 4K2K (3840 x 2160) video at 60 FPS, and 1080p HD video at 60 FPS with extra pixels for
electronic image stabilization (EIS). Additionally, the sensor features an on-chip scaler, and supports 16-

megapixel high-speed photography, allowing users to capture multiple high-resolution frames in rapid
succession. The sensors 1.34-micron OmniBSI-2 pixel delivers exceptional low-light performance.

The OV16825 is currently in volume production.

About OmniVision
OmniVision Technologies (NASDAQ: OVTI) is a leading developer of advanced digital imaging
solutions. Its award-winning CMOS imaging technology enables superior image quality in many of
todays consumer and commercial applications, including mobile phones, notebooks, tablets and
webcams, digital still and video cameras, security and surveillance, entertainment devices, automotive
and medical imaging systems. Find out more at www.ovt.com.

Safe-Harbor Language
Certain statements in this press release, including statements regarding the expected benefits,
performance, capabilities, and potential market appeal of the OV16825are forward-looking
statements that are subject to risks and uncertainties. These risks and uncertainties, which could
cause the forward-looking statements and OmniVisions results to differ materially, include, without
limitation: potential errors, design flaws or other problems with OV16825, customer acceptance,
demand, and other risks detailed from time to time in OmniVisions Securities and Exchange
Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVisions annual report filed on
Form 10-K and quarterly reports filed on Form 10-Q. OmniVision expressly disclaims any obligation
to update information contained in any forward-looking statement.
OmniVision and the OmniVision logo are registered trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. CameraChip and OmniBSI-2 are
trademarks of OmniVision Technologies, Inc. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners.

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