MediaTek has officially introduced its latest smartphone processors, the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500, at the MediaTek Tech Day held in New Delhi. The launch highlights the company’s push toward higher performance and smarter efficiency for both flagship and premium smartphones in the Indian market.
During the event, major smartphone brands including OPPO India and POCO India confirmed that upcoming devices powered by the flagship Dimensity 9500s will be launched in India soon. Both new chips are built around an “All-Big Core” architecture, which focuses entirely on high-performance CPU cores rather than mixing performance and efficiency cores. The approach is clearly aimed at users who care about sustained power, whether that is for gaming, photography, or heavy multitasking.
Key Takeaways
- Flagship power: The Dimensity 9500s uses a 3nm manufacturing process and an octa-core CPU with clock speeds reaching 3.73GHz.
- Premium gaming: The Dimensity 8500 brings advanced features like ray tracing to more affordable premium smartphones.
- Agentic AI: Both processors emphasize on-device AI for better photography, video processing, and content creation.
- Upcoming phones: OPPO Find X9s and a new POCO X8 series smartphone are confirmed to arrive in India with the Dimensity 9500s.
- Improved connectivity: New technologies extend Wi-Fi coverage and enable Bluetooth connections up to 5 kilometres.
Dimensity 9500s Targets Flagship Performance
The Dimensity 9500s now sits at the top of MediaTek’s mobile chipset lineup. Built on a 3nm process, the chip is designed to deliver higher performance while keeping power consumption in check, which is something flagship users increasingly expect. At its core is an eight-core CPU configuration featuring one Cortex-X925 ultra core clocked at 3.73GHz, supported by three Cortex-X4 cores and four Cortex-A720 cores.
For gaming enthusiasts, the Immortalis-G925 GPU handles graphics duties. It supports hardware-based ray tracing, which improves how light and shadows behave in games, making environments look more realistic. This is especially noticeable in visually demanding titles, where consistency often matters more than peak frame rates.
MediaTek has also put significant effort into imaging and video. The Dimensity 9500s supports 8K Dolby Vision HDR video recording and uses a dedicated image processor capable of tracking moving subjects in real time at 30 frames per second. On the connectivity side, the integrated 5G modem supports download speeds of up to 7Gbps, which should help maintain stable performance even in crowded network conditions.
Dimensity 8500 Brings High-End Tech to More Users
Positioned just below the flagship tier, the Dimensity 8500 is designed for the premium smartphone segment. It uses a 4nm process and features eight Cortex-A725 CPU cores with clock speeds of up to 3.4GHz. While it does not aim to compete directly with the 9500s, it represents a noticeable upgrade for mid-to-high range devices.
Graphics performance is handled by the Mali-G720 GPU, which MediaTek claims delivers around a 25 percent improvement over previous generations. For gamers, this means smoother gameplay and more consistent frame rates during longer sessions. The chip also supports hardware ray tracing, which until recently was limited mostly to top-end flagships.
A key highlight of the Dimensity 8500 is its 8th-generation NPU. This component enables advanced on-device AI tasks such as image generation, AI-assisted photography, and running large language models directly on the smartphone. MediaTek has also included an AI-powered telephoto algorithm that helps improve clarity when taking photos from longer distances.
New Smartphones Coming to India
At the event, OPPO India announced plans to expand its Find X9 lineup with the launch of the OPPO Find X9s. This model follows the Find X9 Pro and is positioned as a slightly more accessible option within OPPO’s flagship range, without moving too far away from high-end performance.
POCO India also confirmed that a new performance-focused smartphone powered by the Dimensity 9500s is currently in development. While the company did not reveal the final product name, it is expected to be part of the upcoming POCO X8 series. These devices are expected to deliver faster app loading, improved gaming stability, and better battery efficiency for Indian consumers.
Frequently Asked Questions
Q1: Which phones will use the Dimensity 9500s in India?
A1: The OPPO Find X9s and an upcoming POCO X8 series smartphone, likely the POCO X8 Pro Max, are among the first confirmed devices to feature the Dimensity 9500s in India.
Q2: What is the “All-Big Core” architecture?
A2: It is a processor design that relies entirely on high-performance CPU cores instead of combining performance and efficiency cores. This allows for higher sustained performance during demanding tasks such as gaming or video editing.
Q3: How does the Dimensity 8500 improve gaming?
A3: The chip introduces hardware-based ray tracing to more affordable smartphones and uses the Mali-G720 GPU. It also includes frame stabilization technology to reduce lag during extended gaming sessions.
Q4: Can these chips help with weak network signals?
A4: Yes, both processors include AI Network Suite 2.0, which is designed to maintain stable and fast connectivity even in challenging environments like elevators or underground parking areas.
