MediaTek Collaborates with Google to Enhance AI Capabilities in Smartphones
Mediatek has unveiled a strategic alliance with Google with the aim of boosting the artificial intelligence (AI) functionalities of smartphones driven by its Dimensity 9300 and 8300 chipsets. This partnership is dedicated to refining Google's Gemini Nano, a significant language model (LLM) tailored for mobile applications, to operate with greater efficiency on these Mediatek processors.
Elevated AI Capabilities for Smartphones
The joint venture between Mediatek and Google is poised to transform the AI realm in smartphones. By customizing Gemini Nano for integration with Dimensity chipsets, smartphones will be empowered to execute a broader range of AI tasks directly on the device itself, thereby diminishing the dependence on cloud-based solutions.
Benefits of On-Device AI Processing
The optimization of Gemini Nano for Dimensity chipsets brings forth a variety of advantages, including:
- Enhanced privacy
- Enhanced security
- Heightened reliability
- Decreased latency leading to expedited response durations
- Capability to function seamlessly even under restricted internet connectivity
Smartphones Featuring Dimensity 9300 and 8300 Chipsets
At present, a limited selection of smartphones are outfitted with Mediatek Dimensity 9300 and Dimensity 8300 processors. The Dimensity 9300 stands as a premier System-on-Chip (SoC) primarily present in flagship devices, while the Dimensity 8300 caters to the mid-range and high-end mid-ranger category.
Smartphones utilizing these chipsets encompass:
- Dimensity 9300:
- Vivo X100 series
- Oppo Find X7 series
- Tecno Phantom V2 Fold
- iQOO Neo 9 Pro
- Dimensity 8300:
- Oppo Reno 12
- Xiaomi Redmi K70E
- Poco X6 Pro 5G
Expanding AI Compatibility with Mediatek and Google
In conjunction with optimizing Gemini Nano for Dimensity chipsets, Mediatek and Google will introduce an application package (APK) tailored for compatibility with Dimensity 8300 and Dimensity 9300. This initiative is aimed at simplifying the incorporation of Gemini Nano applications for developers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs), facilitating the harnessing of Google's advanced AI capabilities.
By Mediatek's active participation in the AI ecosystem, Google's robust AI features will no longer be confined to specific segments monopolized by Qualcomm, Samsung, and Google chips. The emphasis on the Dimensity 8300 chipset underscores the potential for more budget-friendly mid-range devices to offer sophisticated on-device AI experiences, ushering in a more inclusive AI landscape within the smartphone sector.
