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MediaTek recently introduced a new chip for premium smartphones, the Dimensity 8400. Like the flagship Dimensity 9400, the 8400 is built to handle AI while offering improved performance and lower power consumption than its predecessor.
The Dimensity 8400 incorporates MediaTek’s Dimensity Agentic AI Engine (DAE), enabling developers to build apps that use AI to anticipate and respond to user needs. The DAE also allows for on-device video generation. MediaTek claims the 8400 offers the most powerful generative AI in its class.
Its neural processing unit supports a range of AI models, including large language models, small language models, and large multi-modal models. This allows the chip to perform tasks such as contextual replies, translations, and writing on-device without needing to rely on the cloud.
MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 features an eight-core Arm Cortex-A725 CPU, running at speeds of up to 3.25GHz. The chip uses an All Big Core architecture, which delivers 41% better multi-core performance and 44% lower peak power consumption compared with its predecessor, the Dimensity 8300, according to the company.
Gaming performance is also stepped up. The Dimensity 8400 features an Arm Mali-G720 GPU, which offers 24% higher peak performance and 42% improved power efficiency compared with the 8300. The GPU reduces memory bandwidth usage by 30%, extending battery life. MediaTek's Frame Rate Converter and Adaptive Gaming Technology 3.0 are also on board for smooth and responsive gameplay.
For content creators, the Dimensity 8400 features the MediaTek Imagiq 1080 image signal processor (ISP). This allows for better all-around images thanks to more accurate and faster focusing with increased light capture. Additionally, HDR video recording is supported at all zoom levels.
The first smartphones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8400 have already been announced, starting with the Xiaomi Redmi Turbo 4. More devices from other manufacturers are expected to follow soon.