OK, it looks like I eventually found my own answer: it's because the cells have a "full well" capacity limit in practice...
It's discussed a bit here: https://www.dpreview.com/articles/1365289912/invisage-brings-long-promised-quantum-film-smartphone-sensor-to-market …
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