MediaTek has launched its new Dimensity 8400 mobile processor, bringing advanced AI capabilities and performance improvements to premium smartphones while maintaining power efficiency.
Core specifications and improvements; The Dimensity 8400 features an eight-core Arm Cortex-A725 CPU with speeds up to 3.25GHz and utilizes an All Big Core architecture.
- The chip delivers 41% better multi-core performance compared to its predecessor, the Dimensity 8300
- Power consumption has been reduced by 44% at peak usage
- An Arm Mali-G720 GPU provides 24% higher peak performance and 42% improved power efficiency
- Memory bandwidth usage has been reduced by 30%, helping extend battery life
AI capabilities and processing; The chip incorporates MediaTek’s Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE), enabling sophisticated on-device artificial intelligence functions.
- The neural processing unit supports various AI models, including large language models and multi-modal models
- On-device capabilities include contextual replies, translations, and writing without cloud connectivity
- The system can generate video content directly on the device
- MediaTek positions the 8400 as offering the most powerful generative AI in its market segment
Photography and gaming features; The Dimensity 8400 includes advanced imaging and gaming technologies to enhance user experience.
- The MediaTek Imagiq 1080 image signal processor enables faster, more accurate focusing and increased light capture
- HDR video recording is supported across all zoom levels
- Gaming performance is enhanced through Frame Rate Converter and Adaptive Gaming Technology 3.0
- These features combine to deliver smooth and responsive gameplay
Market availability; The technology is already making its way into consumer devices, with Xiaomi’s Redmi Turbo 4 being the first smartphone to feature the new chip.
Looking ahead; The Dimensity 8400’s combination of improved performance and advanced AI capabilities at a premium (rather than flagship) price point could accelerate the adoption of on-device AI processing in mid-range smartphones, potentially making sophisticated AI features more accessible to a broader range of consumers.
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