MediaTek was rumored last month to launch a 4nm chipset this year, but today's announcement is not about that. Dimensity 900 is a 6nm chipset aimed at mid-range smartphones. What makes it more appealing than typical mid-end SoC (system-on-chip) is that it includes 5G support.
The new Dimensity 900 chipset accommodates two Arm Cortex-A78 CPU cores (up to 2.4GHz), six Arm Cortex-A55 cores (up to 2GHz), and an Arm Mali-G68 GPU (graphics processing unit). It's also coming with support for ultra-fast LPDDR5 memory and the fastest UFS 3.1 storage.
As far as efficiency goes, MediaTek states that its new 6nm chipset is 8% more power-efficient than the 7nm process. Also, the chipset promises 20% faster CA performance than competitor chips when it comes to 5G speed, as well as support for dual 5G (Dimensity 900 phones will work on two 5G networks at the same time).
Furthermore, thanks to the MediaTek 5G UltraSave power-saving enhancements, which work with both 5G standalone and non-standalone networks, phones powered by Dimensity 900 chips should provide longer battery life.
MediaTek Dimensity 900 infographic
Equally important is the fact the MediaTek's new chipset support Full HD+ displays with a 120Hz refresh rate, as well as 4K HDR video recording and advanced noise reduction. Handset makers can put cameras of up to 108-megapixels inside their phones equipped with MediaTek's Dimensity 900.
The only thing that's missing from the announcement is when we will see the first smartphones powered by the new Dimensity 900 chipset, but we can safely assume that will happen sooner rather than later.
Cosmin, a tech journalist with a career spanning over a decade, brings a wealth of experience to PhoneArena. His expertise lies in brands like Samsung and Nokia, and he has a keen interest in innovative technologies. After a brief stint in PR, Cosmin returned to tech journalism in 2016, committed to delivering clear and objective news. When he's not writing or appearing as a guest on TV and radio shows, Cosmin enjoys playing RPGs, watching Netflix, and nurturing his passion for history and travel.
Recommended Stories
Loading Comments...
COMMENT
All comments need to comply with our
Community Guidelines
Phonearena comments rules
A discussion is a place, where people can voice their opinion, no matter if it
is positive, neutral or negative. However, when posting, one must stay true to the topic, and not just share some
random thoughts, which are not directly related to the matter.
Things that are NOT allowed:
Off-topic talk - you must stick to the subject of discussion
Offensive, hate speech - if you want to say something, say it politely
Spam/Advertisements - these posts are deleted
Multiple accounts - one person can have only one account
Impersonations and offensive nicknames - these accounts get banned
Moderation is done by humans. We try to be as objective as possible and moderate with zero bias. If you think a
post should be moderated - please, report it.
Have a question about the rules or why you have been moderated/limited/banned? Please,
contact us.
FCC OKs Cingular\'s purchase of AT&T Wireless
Things that are NOT allowed: