MediaTek has announced the Dimensity 9400, their latest flagship chip that redefines mobile performance across various features, from gaming and AI to imaging and connectivity. The chip is set to power 5G Android flagship smartphones, offering unprecedented speed, efficiency, and next-gen capabilities.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400 Key Highlights:
- Performance:
- All-Big-Core CPU with Arm Cortex-X925 (3.62GHz) boosts single-threaded performance by 35%.
- 28% faster multi-core performance.
- Built on a 3nm process for 40% improved power efficiency.
- Graphics & Gaming:
- Immortalis-G925 GPU (12-core) delivers 41% faster peak performance.
- Enhanced ray tracing and up to 44% power savings.
- HyperEngine Gaming Tech provides smoother FPS and better power control.
- AI & Camera:
- NPU 890 supports Agentic AI (the first of its kind) for next-gen AI apps.
- Industry-leading on-device video generation and LLM (Large Language Models).
- 100x AI Super Zoom for detailed photography.
- HDR video capture across the entire zoom range.
- Memory & Connectivity:
- LPDDR5X memory (10667 Mbps) & 100% more L2 cache for faster, efficient performance.
- 5G, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 5.4 for ultra-fast connectivity.
- Unique Features:
- Supports tri-fold displays and 8K video capture.
- AI Audio Focus for enhanced sound recording.
- Generative AI Super Resolution enhances images with corrective AI
Key Features of the Dimensity 9400
All Big-Core CPU for Lightning-Fast Performance
At the heart of the Dimensity 9400 is MediaTek’s second-generation all-big-core CPU design, featuring the latest Arm Cortex-X925 core running at 3.62 GHz. This cutting-edge architecture delivers up to 35% faster single-core performance and 28% faster multicore performance than its predecessor. With Armv9.2 CPU technology, the chip pushes single-threaded performance to new extremes while maintaining unmatched power efficiency, thanks to TSMC’s 3nm process.
Immortalis-G925 GPU for Gaming Excellence
For mobile gamers, the Dimensity 9400 features the Immortalis-G925 MC12 GPU, which supports real-time ray tracing and delivers up to 41% faster peak performance while consuming 44% less power. MediaTek’s HyperEngine 3.0 technology ensures sustainable FPS rates and smoother gameplay thanks to advanced frame rate conversion and AI-driven optimizations.
Revolutionizing Mobile AI with Agentic AI
The chip boasts MediaTek’s 8th generation NPU, unlocking Agentic AI for smartphones. This innovation enables generative AI features, such as on-device video generation and LoRA training, taking mobile AI to the next level. With support for AI models like Diffusion Transformer and Mixture of Experts, the Dimensity 9400 is set to bring futuristic applications to everyday devices.
Unmatched Imaging with Imagiq 1090 ISP
Photographers and videographers will appreciate the Dimensity 9400’s Imagiq 1090 ISP, which allows for full-range HDR zoom, enabling seamless transitions without compromising video quality. The Generative AI Super Zoom enhances photos up to 100x, bringing a professional-grade camera experience to smartphones.
Connectivity and Power Efficiency Redefined
The Dimensity 9400 supports the latest 3GPP Release-17 5G modem with sub-6GHz 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 7 tri-band concurrency, and Bluetooth 5.4. MediaTek’s Xtra Range 3.0 technology ensures reliable wireless connections even over long distances, while the 4nm Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo chip delivers 50% more power-efficient performance.
Enhanced for Foldable Displays
The Dimensity 9400 is also built with next-gen foldable smartphones in mind, supporting tri-port MIPI interfaces and adaptive vision engines that optimize visual experiences across different screen types and lighting conditions.
Availability
MediaTek has begun shipping the Dimensity 9400 to OEMs, with flagship devices such as the Oppo Find X8 and Vivo X200 series expected to be among the first to feature this next-gen chip—the Dimensity 9400 promises to transform the Android smartphone landscape from improved power efficiency to groundbreaking AI.
