MediaTek Dimensity 9500 Unleashes Best-in-Class Performance, AI Experiences, and Power Efficiency for the Next Generation of Mobile Devices

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MediaTek (OTC:MDTKF) has unveiled its flagship mobile platform, the Dimensity 9500, setting new benchmarks in smartphone performance and AI capabilities. The chipset features a third-generation All Big Core CPU design with a 4.21GHz ultra core, delivering 32% higher single-core and 17% higher multi-core performance versus its predecessor.

Key innovations include 55% lower power consumption at peak performance, 40% faster AI model loading, and the industry's first 4-channel UFS4.1 support. The platform integrates the Arm G1-Ultra GPU, offering 33% higher peak performance and 42% improved power efficiency. The new NPU 990 doubles compute power while reducing power consumption by 33%.

Commercial devices featuring the Dimensity 9500 are expected to launch in Q4 2025.

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• 32% higher single-core and 17% higher multi-core performance improvement
• 55% lower power consumption at peak performance
• 33% higher GPU peak performance with 42% improved power efficiency
• 40% faster AI model loading with doubled compute power
• Industry-first 4-channel UFS4.1 support doubles read/write speeds
• 10% lower power consumption in 5G and 20% lower in Wi-Fi scenarios

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New flagship chipset further strengthens industry leadership in gaming, compute, imaging, and AI

HSINCHU, Sept. 22, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- MediaTek, the world's leading innovator of smartphone SoCs, today announced the launch of its most advanced mobile platform yet: The MediaTek Dimensity 9500. Setting new standards in on-device AI, console-class gaming, and power efficiency, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is engineered to super-charge the next wave of flagship 5G smartphones.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 adopts a third-generation All Big Core CPU design, combining a 4.21GHz ultra core, three premium cores, and four performance cores, with four-lane UFS 4.1 storage. This design delivers up to 32% higher single-core and 17% higher multi-core performance compared to the previous generation, while the ultra core achieves up to 55% lower power consumption at peak performance, giving users longer battery life and greater productivity. The 9500 is also up to 30% more power efficient while multitasking in games and social audio call apps.

"As AI becomes part of everyday life, consumers want devices that feel smarter, faster, and more personal without sacrificing battery life," said JC Hsu, corporate senior vice president at MediaTek and general manager of the Wireless Communications Business Unit. "The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 delivers exactly that: Breakthrough on-device AI, top-tier performance and efficiency, and a full suite of premium experiences that our partners can bring to users around the world."

The platform's new cache and memory architecture, including the industry's first support for 4-channel UFS4.1, doubles read/write speeds and accelerates large AI model loading by 40%. The second-generation Dimensity Scheduling Engine translates this raw power into smoother responsiveness and sustained efficiency, even under heavy workloads.

Integrating the Arm G1-Ultra GPU, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 provides up to 33% higher peak performance and 42% improved power efficiency, and introduces higher frame rate interpolation up to 120FPS raytracing, so gamers can enjoy console-level quality gaming. MediaTek's collaboration with leading studios, along with support for MegaLights in Unreal Engine 5.6 and Nanite in Unreal Engine 5.5, enable AAA-level real-time rendering and immersive lighting effects.

The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 platform turns the vision of intelligent agent-based user experiences into reality, with proactive, personalized, collaborative, evolving, and secure features. Integrating the ninth-generation MediaTek NPU 990 with Generative AI Engine 2.0 doubles compute power and introduces BitNet 1.58-bit large model processing, reducing power consumption by up to 33%. Doubling its integer and floating-point computing capabilities, users benefit from 100% faster 3 billion parameter LLM output, 128K token long text processing, and the industry's first 4k ultra-high-definition image generation; all while slashing power consumption at peak performance by 56%.

The Dimensity 9500 is the first to support an integrated compute-in-memory architecture for its newly-added Super Efficient NPU, significantly reducing power consumption and enabling AI models to run continuously. This advancement further enhances end-user experiences with more sophisticated proactive AI.

With MediaTek Imagiq 1190, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 supports RAW-domain pre-processing, up to 200MP capture, 30fps continuous focus tracking, and new portrait engine, while enabling cinematic 4K 60FPS portrait video. It offers offers the latest MiraVision Adaptive Display technology, which dynamically adjusts contrast and color saturation based on ambient lighting, panel characteristics, and real-time content analysis. This ensures a clear viewing experience both outdoors in high-brightness scenarios — without overheating during prolonged use — and indoors in extremely dark environments, providing eye protection while maintaining clarity.

The platform's connectivity suite includes Bluetooth call enhancement, Wi-Fi fast transfer, and multi-network intelligence for seamless calls and data. AI-powered communication technologies deliver up to 10% lower power in 5G and 20% lower power in Wi-Fi scenarios, while 5CC carrier aggregation boosts bandwidth by 15%. AI positioning and network selection technologies offer 20% higher accuracy, as well as 50% lower network latency thanks to AI congestion prediction.

As the world's largest supplier of smartphone SoCs, MediaTek continues to drive industry transformation through innovation and collaboration. The MediaTek Dimensity 9500 is the result of years of investment in advanced technologies, product development, and ecosystem partnerships. MediaTek works closely with leading game studios, device manufacturers, and software partners to deliver the ultimate mobile experiences to consumers worldwide.

Flagship smartphones powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 are expected to arrive in the fourth quarter of 2025. To learn more about the MediaTek Dimensity portfolio, please visit: https://i.mediatek.com/mediatek-5g.

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About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek (TWSE: 2454) is a global leader in fabless semiconductor design, providing solutions from the edge to the cloud. Powering over 2 billion connected devices every year, MediaTek's leading-edge technology keeps the world connected and enhances everyday life.  At the forefront of innovation, MediaTek drives advancements in transformative technologies such as AI, 5G/6G, and Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 8. Our high-performance, power-efficient products form the foundation for a smarter, more connected world, enabling devices from smartphones, smart homes and AI PCs to high-performance computing, automotive, and AI data centers. As a trusted partner to the world's leading brands, MediaTek leads the industry in creating solutions that meet the evolving needs of the global community, ensuring access to world-class technology for everyone. Our commitment to accelerating AI underscores our dedication to enriching the future of humanity. Visit http://www.mediatek.com for more information.

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FAQ

What are the key performance improvements in MediaTek's Dimensity 9500 chipset?

The Dimensity 9500 delivers 32% higher single-core and 17% higher multi-core performance, with 55% lower power consumption at peak performance compared to its predecessor.

How does the Dimensity 9500 enhance AI capabilities in smartphones?

It features the NPU 990 with Generative AI Engine 2.0, delivering 100% faster LLM output, 128K token processing, and industry-first 4K image generation, while reducing power consumption by 33%.

What gaming improvements does the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 offer?

The chipset features the Arm G1-Ultra GPU with 33% higher peak performance, 42% improved power efficiency, and supports up to 120FPS raytracing with AAA-level real-time rendering capabilities.

When will smartphones with MediaTek Dimensity 9500 be available?

Flagship smartphones powered by the Dimensity 9500 are expected to launch in the fourth quarter of 2025.

What camera capabilities does the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 support?

The Imagiq 1190 supports up to 200MP capture, 30fps continuous focus tracking, and 4K 60FPS portrait video with RAW-domain pre-processing.