Key Takeaways
1. MediaTek is set to launch the Dimensity 9400e chipset next week, positioned below the Dimensity 9400.
2. The Dimensity 9400e aims to serve as a sub-premium option for mid-range devices.
3. It is expected to compete directly with Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, with claims of superior performance.
4. The Dimensity 9400e is likely to debut in the OnePlus Ace5s series, targeting a price range of ~CNY 2,000 ($270 – $415) in China.
5. There are concerns about the market adoption of both the Dimensity 9400e and Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 outside of China.
After the release of the Dimensity 9400+, which is MediaTek’s most powerful system on chip (SoC) to date, the company is now preparing to introduce another chipset soon, the Dimensity 9400e. This new SoC is anticipated to be placed just below the Dimensity 9400, aiming to serve as a sub-premium option for robust mid-range devices.
New Release Imminent
Earlier today, MediaTek confirmed on its Weibo account that a fresh chipset from the Dimensity 9400 series will be launched “next week.” While the post does not disclose the name of the chipset, trustworthy leaks suggest it will be named the Dimensity 9400e, and is expected to fall between the Dimensity 8400 and the Dimensity 9400 in terms of performance.
Competing with Qualcomm
This positioning would make the Dimensity 9400e a direct competitor to Qualcomm’s latest Snapdragon 8s Gen 4. According to the Chinese leaker named WhyLab, the Dimensity 9400e is anticipated to “crush the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4.” However, the actual validity of this statement still remains uncertain.
Market Adoption Concerns
In any case, it seems unlikely that either the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 or the Dimensity 9400e will be widely used in devices outside of China—particularly the MediaTek chipset. The Dimensity 9400e is expected to debut first in the upcoming OnePlus Ace5s series, which is rumored to launch later this month, targeting devices that will be priced around ~CNY 2,000 ($270 – $415) in China. Meanwhile, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 will power the forthcoming Poco F7.
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