MediaTek announced its flagship processor, the Dimensity 9000, that sports the latest Cortex cores and promises to go head-to-head with Qualcomm’s newest chipset and now we have confirmation of the first smartphone brands that will use the chip.
Those confirmed to be launching smartphones powered by the 4nm Dimensity 9000 chipset are Xiaomi, Vivo, OPPO, Redmi, and Honor. OPPO’s Find X4 flagship will be the first to sport MediaTek’s newest chip when it’s unveiled in Q1 of 2022. While details of which Xiaomi and Honor phones will feature the Dimensity 9000 chipset are unclear, it’s likely that Vivo’s X80 will get a significant performance and camera boost with the new chip.
“The Dimensity 9000 is a milestone for MediaTek, highlighting our rise to incredible with a true flagship 5G smartphone chip. This chip signals MediaTek and our Dimensity family has entered a new phase of innovation,” said Dr. Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit. “The Dimensity 9000 is the most powerful and energy-efficient chip to date, delivering a number of industry firsts and a full suite of features for the most discerning tech enthusiasts.”
It’s probable that North America won’t get to experience the Dimensity 9000 chipset due to the current lack of mmWave 5G technology, which is a shame. Who knows, perhaps we’ll see the successor to the Dimensity 9000 announced in 2022 with mmWave 5G support. Let’s hope so. In the meantime, 2022 promises much to be excited about in the smartphone world.
