Vivo recently launched their X100 series smartphones, but the buzz around their next flagship line, the X200, has already started.
Today, tipster Smart Pikachu disclosed that the upcoming Vivo X200 series will be the first to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 9400 chipset. Vivo had previously been the pioneer with the Dimensity 9300 in the X100 and Pro models, as well as the Dimensity 9300 Plus in the X100s and X100s Pro smartphones.
MediaTek Dimensity 9400
Last year, a rumor indicated that Vivo would play a significant role in the development of the MediaTek Dimensity 9400. Therefore, it's appropriate that the Vivo X200 series will continue the legacy of launching the first phones equipped with MediaTek’s flagship SoC.
Competing with Qualcomm
The Dimensity 9400 aims to compete with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 4, featuring ARM’s premier Cortex-X5 core. Although it has yet to appear on benchmarking platforms, the Dimensity 9400 is rumored to have superior IPC performance compared to the Snapdragon 8 Gen 4.
Additionally, the tipster noted that the X200 lineup will not include an S-series, meaning there won't be successors to the X100s and X100s Pro.
Release Date and Competition
While the tipster did not provide further details about the phone, a leak earlier this week indicated that the Vivo X200 series is expected to launch in October. The Oppo Find X8, also rumored to utilize the Dimensity 9400, is anticipated to debut in the same month. Xiaomi will also be a competitor with their Snapdragon 8 Gen 4-powered Xiaomi 15 slated for release in October.
