OMNIVISION’S OV16825 CAMERACHIP™ SENSOR FEATURED IN MAIN

CAMERA OF GIONEE’S 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 next-

generation 16-megapixel camera for Gionee’s flagship smartphone. Utilizing OmniVision’s 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. We’re 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 industry’s most

innovative component technology,” said Lu Wei Bing, CEO of Gionee. “This smartphone reflects

Gionee’s 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-per-

second (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 sensor’s 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

today’s 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 OmniVision’s 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 OmniVision’s Securities and Exchange

Commission filings and reports, including, but not limited to, OmniVision’s 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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