Tech Desk 
Dec 23, 2024
MediaTek has officially launched the Dimensity 8400, a cutting-edge chipset for the mid-range smartphone market. This latest innovation promises enhanced energy efficiency and delivers a high-end experience at reasonable rates.
Xiaomi has disclosed that the forthcoming Redmi Turbo 4 will be the first handset to feature the Dimensity 8400-Ultra. The release date is poised to be announced on January 1, 2025.
MediaTek Dimensity 8400 specs
The recently launched Dimensity 8400 chipset features an all-big-core design, incorporating Arm Cortex-A725 cores and with a 3.25GHz clock speed. This setup offers a 10% boost in single-core performance while reducing power consumption by 35%, ensuring efficient yet powerful performance for everyday tasks.
In terms of graphics, the integrated Arm Mali-G720 GPU offers a 24% increase in graphical performance and reduces power consumption by 42%, ensuring an exhilarating gaming experience. The launch of StarSpeed Engine dynamically streamlines resource allocation in real time to meet the demand of each game. This engine ensures smooth gameplay at 60 fps, keeping devices cool even during extended gaming sessions.
In addition, the Dimensions 8400 is equipped with the robust MediaTek NPU 880, improving artificial intelligence (AI) performance for multitasking, such as image generation. It includes the Dimensity AI engine, empowering top-tier content creation capabilities like large language model support and Stable Diffusion 1.5 integration for creative professionals and enthusiasts.
The Dimensity 8400 is set to revolutionise the mid-range handset landscape by offering a combination of power efficiency, cutting-edge features, and more. With the Redmi Turbo 4 spearheading the adoption of this advanced chipset, users are anticipating a surge of innovative new devices powered by the robust latest chipset in a few months.
