MediaTek has once again redefined the landscape of mobile technology with the introduction of the Dimensity 9400. This cutting-edge chipset is designed to deliver exceptional experiences across a wide range of applications, from immersive gaming and stunning photography to advanced AI capabilities.

Unmatched Performance and Efficiency

At the heart of the Dimensity 9400 lies MediaTek’s second-generation All Big Core design. This architecture features a powerful Arm Cortex-X925 core clocked at an impressive 3.62GHz, along with 3x Cortex-X4 and 4x Cortex-A720 cores. This combination delivers a significant boost in both single-core and multi-core performance compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 9300.

The Dimensity 9400 is also built on TSMC’s second-generation 3nm process, resulting in a 40% improvement in power efficiency. This means longer battery life and reduced heat generation, ensuring a seamless and uninterrupted user experience.

AI Unleashed: A New Era of Mobile AI

One of the standout features of the Dimensity 9400 is its AI capabilities. The chipset packs MediaTek’s 8th Generation NPU, which offers a range of industry-first features for exceptional generative AI performance. This includes on-device LoRA training, high-quality on-device video generation, and developer support for Agentic AI.

The Dimensity 9400 also introduces the Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE), which is designed to transform traditional AI applications into sophisticated agentic AI experiences. By working with developers to provide a unified interface, MediaTek aims to streamline the development process and foster a new ecosystem of agentic AI applications.

Gaming and Multimedia Excellence

For gamers, the Dimensity 9400 offers an immersive experience with its 12-core Arm Immortalis-G925 GPU. This powerful GPU delivers up to 40% faster raytracing performance compared to the previous generation, ensuring realistic and visually stunning graphics. Additionally, the Dimensity 9400 supports opacity micromaps (OMM), bringing PC-level features to smartphones.

The chipset also excels in multimedia capabilities. MediaTek Imagiq 1090 enables HDR video recording throughout the entire zoom range, allowing users to capture perfect moments from a distance. Smooth Zoom technology ensures stable footage of moving subjects, while the Dimensity 9400’s power-efficient design minimizes battery consumption during photo and video capture.

Beyond Performance: Connectivity and More

The Dimensity 9400 offers a comprehensive set of features to enhance connectivity and overall user experience. These include:

• A refreshed 3GPP Release-17 5G modem with 4CC-CA and up to 7Gbps sub-6GHz performance.
• A new 4nm Wi-Fi/Bluetooth combo chip with 7.3Gbps data rates and reduced power consumption.
• Support for Wi-Fi 7 tri-band MLO.
• MediaTek Xtra RangeTM 3.0 for extended Wi-Fi coverage.
• 5G/4G Dual SIM Dual Active, Dual Data capabilities for flexibility.
• Support for tri-fold smartphones to enable innovative form factors.

Now for a special announcement: Oppo and MediaTek have joined forces for the upcoming Oppo Find X8 Series. This was announced last week at the MediaTek preview event I attended.

Conclusion

The MediaTek Dimensity 9400 is a revolutionary chipset that sets a new standard for mobile performance. With its powerful core, advanced AI capabilities, exceptional gaming and multimedia features, and comprehensive connectivity options, the Dimensity 9400 is poised to redefine the way we experience smartphones. As smartphones continue to evolve, the Dimensity 9400 will be at the forefront of driving innovation and delivering exceptional user experiences.