MediaTek launches 6nm Dimensity 1200, Dimensity 1100 5G chipsets

MediaTek has introduced the MediaTek Dimensity 1100 and Dimensity 1200 5G chipsets. The brand new chipsets will add to the vary of flagship Dimensity chipsets which might be geared toward highly effective efficiency and 5G help. The brand new Dimensity 1100 and 1200 chipsets are constructed on the 6nm structure and are claimed to deliver top-of-the-line digital camera options, graphics and connectivity enhancements.

The announcement comes a day after Qualcomm launched its new flagship Snapdragon 870 5G chipset, a direct competitor to the brand new MediaTek Dimensity 1100 and 1200 chips.

“MediaTek continues to expand its 5G portfolio with highly integrated solutions for a range of devices from the high-end to the mid-tier,” stated JC Hsu, Company Vice President and Normal Supervisor of MediaTek’s Wi-fi Communications Enterprise Unit. “Our new Dimensity 1200 stands out with its impressive 200MP camera support and advanced AI capabilities, in addition to its innovative connectivity, display, audio and gaming enhancements,” he added.

MediaTek Dimensity 1100, 1200 chipset: What’s new?

The MediaTek Dimensity 1100 options an octa-core CPU with 4 ARM Cortex-A78 cores clocking as much as 2.6GHz and 4 ARM Cortex-A55 cores for effectivity. There's additionally the brand new nine-core ARM Mali-G77 GPU.

In the meantime, the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 options an octa-core CPU, that includes one quick ARM Cortex-A78 core which might clock as much as 3GHz speeds. There are additionally three ARM Cortex-A78 cores 4 ARM Cortex-A55 cores for effectivity. The chipset additionally incorporates a new nine-core GPU unit and the MediaTek APU 3.0. Each chipsets are manufactured on TSMC’s superior 6nm course of know-how.

By way of connectivity, the Dimensity 1100 and 1200 chipsets function an built-in 5G modem with MediaTek’s 5G UltraSave know-how to save lots of energy. The chipsets will help each standalone (SA) and non-standalone (NSA) 5G networks and also will help, 5G service aggregation (2CC) together with True Twin SIM 5G (5G SA + 5G SA). Dimensity 1200 and 1100 each help Bluetooth 5.2, which lets customers stream to a number of wi-fi gadgets concurrently.

The brand new MediaTek Dimensity 1100 and 1200 chipsets will straight compete with the lately launched Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 chipset. (Picture Supply: MediaTek)

Digital camera and show capabilities

The brand new MediaTek Dimensity 1100 will help cameras of as much as 108MP and the Dimensity 1200 will help cameras of as much as 200MP. The chipsets will help as much as 4K HDR video capturing. The chipsets additionally help a brand new AI-enhanced video playback function, that may convert SDR video to HDR video utilizing AI capabilities.

The MediaTek Dimensity 1100 can help shows with as much as 144Hz refresh charge whereas the Dimensity 1200 helps as much as 168Hz refresh charges. Each chipsets help MediaTek’s HyperEngine 3.0 gaming applied sciences, which incorporates 5G name and knowledge concurrency for extra dependable connectivity, plus multi-touch increase touchscreen responsiveness.