MediaTek, the global leader in chipset design for smartphones, has introduced its new flagship chip, the Dimensity 9500, which will arrive in the last quarter of the year to the first high-end smartphones. Announced from the company’s headquarters in Hsinchu, this marks a new leap in computing power, AI experiences, and energy efficiency for the next generation of 5G mobile devices.
A “All Big Core” third-generation CPU
The Dimensity 9500 features a third-generation “all big cores” CPU architecture, with an ultra core at 4.21 GHz, three premium cores, and four performance cores. It also supports UFS 4.1 four-channel storage, making it the industry’s first chip to incorporate this level of support.
The revealed figures are impressive:
- +32% improvement in single-core performance.
- +17% in multi-core compared to the previous generation.
- Up to 55% reduction in energy consumption at maximum performance on the ultra core.
For intensive tasks like gaming or background audio/video calls, the new chip also achieves a 30% higher efficiency.
A GPU designed for console-level gaming
The Arm G1-Ultra GPU provides up to 33% more peak power and 42% more energy efficiency. Additionally, it introduces frame interpolation at 120 FPS with ray tracing, bringing the experience closer to that of home consoles.
MediaTek’s collaboration with major studios is reflected in support for Unreal Engine 5.6 (MegaLights) and Unreal Engine 5.5 (Nanite), enabling real-time realistic lighting and AAA-level rendering.
AI as a central engine
One of the key advances of the Dimensity 9500 is its NPU 990 ninth-generation along with the Generative AI Engine 2.0. Its capabilities include:
- Twice the computational power compared to its predecessor.
- BitNet processing at 1.58 bits, reducing energy consumption by 33%.
- Text generation with models of 3 billion parameters at double the speed.
- Processing long texts of up to 128,000 tokens.
- First-generation 4K image output directly on device.
Additionally, it incorporates for the first time a compute-in-memory architecture within the high-efficiency NPU, allowing continuous AI model execution with minimal power, paving the way for more proactive and personalized experiences daily.
Cinematic-level image and video
The new MediaTek Imagiq 1190 elevates mobile photography with support for:
- RAW processing.
- Captures up to 200 MP.
- Continuous autofocus tracking at 30 FPS.
- Revamped portrait engine.
- 4K portrait video at 60 FPS with cinematic finishing touches.
The MiraVision Adaptive Display technology analyzes the environment and content in real time, adjusting contrast and saturation to ensure clarity both outdoors with high brightness and indoors with low light, always providing eye protection against eye strain.
Faster, more efficient connectivity
The Dimensity 9500 includes a suite of advanced communication technologies:
- 5CC carrier aggregation, increasing bandwidth by 15%.
- Energy savings of 10% in 5G and 20% in Wi-Fi.
- Multinetwork intelligence to select the most stable connection.
- Congestion prediction via AI, reducing network latency by 50%.
- AI-powered positioning with 20% more accuracy.
A step towards smarter, safer experiences
MediaTek assures that the Dimensity 9500 opens the door to user experiences based on intelligent agents: more proactive and collaborative assistants capable of evolving over time with increased security. The combination of power, efficiency, and AI capabilities within the device itself promises to transform how we interact with our phones.
Market availability
The first flagship smartphones with the Dimensity 9500 are expected to be available in the fourth quarter of 2025, with brands yet to be announced but likely to include some of the leading Chinese and global manufacturers already working with the Dimensity family.
About MediaTek
MediaTek is currently the world’s largest provider of smartphone SoCs and a key player in technologies such as 5G/6G, Wi-Fi 7/8, artificial intelligence, and connected automotive. With over 2 billion connected devices annually powered by its chips, the Taiwanese company has become a global benchmark in high-performance, low-power semiconductors.
Frequently Asked Questions
What improvements does the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 bring over the previous generation?
It features a third-generation “All Big Core” CPU design, Arm G1-Ultra GPU with 120 FPS ray tracing, NPU 990 with Generative AI Engine 2.0, and support for UFS 4.1 four-channel storage, achieving up to 32% performance gains in single-core and up to 55% reduction in maximum energy consumption.
How does it enhance gaming experiences on mobile?
The chip offers 33% more graphics performance, compatibility with Unreal Engine 5.5 and 5.6, and frame interpolation up to 120 FPS with ray tracing, bringing gaming quality closer to that of next-generation consoles.
What AI advancements are included?
The Dimensity 9500 doubles the computing power of the NPU, supports larger generative models, processes long texts, and marks the first on-device 4K image generation, all with 33% less energy consumption.
When will the first phones with this processor hit the market?
MediaTek confirmed that the first smartphones equipped with the Dimensity 9500 will be available in the fourth quarter of 2025.
via: mediatek