Key Takeaways
1. MediaTek is expected to launch the Dimensity 9500 chip in late 2024, with engineering samples already prepared.
2. The Dimensity 9500 features an eight-core structure (1+3+4) and aims for an AnTuTu benchmark score of around 3.5 million points.
3. The chip will include one Cortex-X930 “Travis” core, expected to exceed 4GHz, positioning it competitively against Apple’s M4 chip.
4. Major brands like Vivo and Oppo are set to be the first to use the Dimensity 9500 in flagship models, with potential launches as early as late September.
5. MediaTek is also launching the Dimensity 9400 Plus next month, an overclocked version of the D9400, for various upcoming devices.
MediaTek introduced the Dimensity 9400 chip in October 2024. There are strong rumors suggesting that the Taiwanese chipmaker is developing the Dimensity 9500, which could be launched in the final quarter of this year. A recent post on Weibo by trustworthy leaker Digital Chat Station has shared some initial insights about the D9500 chip.
Dimensity 9500 Might Be the Top Android SoC
Details about Dimensity 9500 shared by DCS
The Weibo post from DCS indicates that the engineering samples for MediaTek’s upcoming chipset are prepared. As per the leak, this chip has an eight-core structure with a 1+3+4 setup, aiming for an AnTuTu benchmark score of approximately 3.5 million points. While the source didn’t directly state the chipset’s name, it seems to refer to MediaTek’s next premium processor—the Dimensity 9500.
D9500 Will Feature One Cortex-X930 Travis Core
Earlier, the leaker mentioned that the Dimensity 9500 would come with two Cortex-X930 “Travis” cores. However, he now indicates that there will be only one Travis core, which is expected to exceed 4GHz in performance. For single-core capability, the Dimensity 9500 might compete with Apple’s M4 chip due to features like ARM’s Scalable Matrix Extension (SME) and TSMC’s improved 3nm ‘N3P’ process.
The informant has also suggested that although it’s not officially announced, smartphones using the Dimensity 9500 alongside Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 are likely to launch in October. Some manufacturers might even aim for a quicker release by late September, hoping to have their devices ready before November 1st.
Major Brands to Adopt Dimensity 9500 First
Leading brands like Vivo and Oppo are anticipated to be the first to implement the Dimensity 9500, with plans to integrate the chipset into upcoming flagship models such as the Vivo X300 and Oppo Find X8. There are also claims that the Honor Magic 9 series will include the Dimensity 9500 chip.
In related updates, MediaTek is preparing to launch the Dimensity 9400 Plus chip next month. This chip operates at 3.73GHz and is an overclocked variant of the current D9400 chip, set to power various devices like the Oppo Find X8s, Find X8s+, Vivo X200S, Realme GT 7, iQOO Neo 10S, OnePlus Ace 5S, and Redmi K80 Ultra.
