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MediaTek Dimensity Chipset Series Explained Cheat Sheet by

MediaTek's Dimensity lineup has evolved to cover the entire spectrum of the mobile chipset industry, powering devices from budget-friendly models up to high-end flagship smartphones. The following cheatsheet explains the performance tiers and key features of the Dimensity series.

Chipset Series & Perfor­mance Tier

Chipset Series
Perfor­mance Tier
Key Charac­ter­istics & Examples
Dimensity 9000 Series
Flagship (Tier 1)
Delivers cuttin­g-edge perfor­mance for high-end smartp­hones, competing directly with high-end rivals.
Dimensity 8000 Series
Upper Mid-Range (Tier 2)
Considered the sweet spot for flagsh­ip-­grade power without the premium flagship price. Offers an excellent price-­to-­per­for­mance ratio.
Dimensity 7000 Series
Mid-Range (Tier 3)
Designed to deliver reliable perfor­mance without being expensive. Suitable for everyday tasks and moderate gaming.
Dimensity 6000 Series
Budget­/En­try­-Level (Tier 4)
Brings essential features and 5G connec­tivity to the budget segment. Suitable for casual everyday use.
Unders­tanding each MediaTek Dimensity series by release date and tier is important before you pick your next Dimens­ity­-po­wered device.

Core MediaTek Dimensity Techno­logies

Technology Suite
Focus Area
Descri­ption
5G UltraSave
Connec­tivity & Power
A technology suite aimed at improving power efficiency when using the integrated 5G modem, delivering super-fast connec­tivity and longer battery life.
HyperE­ngine
Gaming
Provides whole smartphone enhanc­ements to improve respon­siv­eness, connec­tivity, and the overall gaming experi­ence.
Imagiq
Photog­rap­hy/­Imaging
Techno­logies that enrich the capture experience using dedicated AI and imaging proces­sors, enabling features like unrivaled photog­raphy in any light and high-d­efi­nition video. The Imagiq 1190 ISP, for example, is featured in the Dimensity 9500.
MiraVision
Video & Display
Enhances video playback with dynamic enhanc­ements, providing incredible HDR visuals. The MiraVision SmartS­creen engine improves display uniformity and clarity in extreme light condit­ions.
APU/NPU
Artificial Intell­igence
Dedicated AI Processing Units (APUs) or Neural Processing Units (NPUs) that enable real-time image, voice proces­sing, and Genera­tiv­e/A­gentic AI capabi­lities.
 

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  • Published: 1st October, 2025

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