MediaTek has officially launched its new flagship processor, the Dimensity 9500. This powerful chipset promises faster speeds, advanced gaming features, smarter AI, and energy efficiency. The chip is set to power high-end Android phones from Oppo and Vivo, expected to launch in the last quarter of 2025.
Key Features
- Octa-core CPU with one Arm Cortex C1-Ultra core clocked at 4.21 GHz, three C1-Premium cores at 3.5 GHz, and four energy-efficient C1-Pro cores at 2.7 GHz.
- It has up to 32% faster single-core and 17% faster multi-core performance compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 9400.
- Uses TSMC 3nm N3P process for better power efficiency, with the ultra core using up to 55% less power during peak use.
- Mali G1 Ultra MC12 GPU delivers 33% higher peak performance and 42% better power efficiency, with support for 120fps ray tracing in games.
- Features ninth-generation NPU 990 with enhanced AI processing, enabling faster and more power-efficient AI tasks.
- Supports RAW image pre-processing, 200MP high-resolution photos, and 4K video recording at 60fps.
- Supports UFS 4.1 four-lane storage for faster data speeds and LPDDR5X RAM.
- Connectivity includes 5G with speeds up to 7.4 Gbps, Wi-Fi 7, and Bluetooth 6.0.
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Phones To Feature MediaTek Dimensity 9500
- Oppo Find X9 Pro: Launching in October 2025, this flagship will showcase the Dimensity 9500 with top-tier camera and gaming capabilities.
- Vivo X300 Series: Also expected in October 2025, Vivo’s upcoming flagship lineup will use the Dimensity 9500 chip, offering strong photography and smooth AI features.
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Dimensity 9500 vs Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
| Feature | Dimensity 9500 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 1x Cortex C1 Ultra (4.21 GHz), 7 cores | 2x Kryo Prime (up to 4.47 GHz), 6 cores |
| GPU | Mali G1 Ultra MC12 | Adreno 840 |
| Manufacturing Process | TSMC 3nm N3P | TSMC 4nm or 3nm N3E |
| AI Processor (NPU) | NPU 990 Gen 9 | Hexagon NPU |
| Max 5G Download Speed | 7.4 Gbps | Up to 10 Gbps (Sub-6 & mmWave) |
| Camera Support | Up to 320MP, 4K 60fps video | Up to 200MP, 8K video |
| Power Efficiency | Up to 55% less power at peak | Higher power consumption |
| Wireless | Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 6 | Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2 |
The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 launched as a powerful and efficient chipset ready to challenge Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. With advanced AI, gaming, and camera technologies, it will support the next generation of flagship Android phones, especially from Oppo and Vivo.
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