Image sensors and sensing methods to obtain time-of-flight and phase detection information

A method, comprising:

• providing an image sensor pixel that includes a plurality of sub-pixels, wherein the plurality of sub-pixels is covered by a microlens;
• and
• configuring a read-out circuit for reading out the plurality of sub-pixels and for providing time-of-flight (ToF) information,
• wherein the image sensor pixel is operational in a first state and in a second state,
• wherein in the first state the plurality of sub-pixels form together one pixel and the configuring of the circuit includes configuring the circuit to read out the one pixel, and
• wherein in the second state the configuring of the circuit includes configuring the circuit to read out each sub-pixel individually.