Any links to online stores should be assumed to be affiliates. The company or PR agency provides all or most review samples. They have no control over my content, and I provide my honest opinion.
While Mediatek is quick to release new chipsets, manufacturers have been glacially slow at launching the high-end option in the western market.
While Mediatek has launched the Dimensity 1000, 1000u, 1100 and 1200, the highest spec we have seen is the mid-range Dimensity 800 on the OPPO Reno 4 Z. It is a good chipset and a decent phone, but I have been eager for something a little more high end to compete with Qualcomm in the UK.
Today, MediaTek has announced the new Dimensity 900, which is yet another well-specced chipset but at this point, who knows if or when it will be used in a phone in the UK.
The specification places it somewhere between the better specced SD780G and Dimensity 1100 and above the Qualcomm Snapdragon 750G.
Mediatek Dimensity 900 vs Snapdragon 750G vs Snapdragon 780G Specification Table
| Dimensity 900 | Snapdragon 750G | Snapdragon 780G | |
| Process | 6nm nm TSMC | Samsung 8 nm | Samsung 5 nm |
| CPU (prime) | 2 x A78 @ 2.4GHz | 2x Kryo 570 (A77) @ 2.2 GHz | 1x Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz |
| CPU (big) | 6 x A55 @ 2Ghz | 6x Kryo 570 (A55) @ 1.8 GHz | 3x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz |
| CPU (small) | 4x Cortex-A55 @ 1.9GHz | ||
| GPU | Arm Mali-G68 GPU MC4 | Adreno 619 | Adreno 642 |
| ISP | 1x 108MP or 32MP + 16MP dual | Triple 14-bit Spectra 570 ISP | |
| NPU | APU 3.0 +10% perf | 12 TOPS | |
| 5G modem (downlink) | 2.7Gbps | X52, 3.7 Gbps | X53, 3.3 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E, 3.6 Gbps |
Dimensity 900 vs Snapdragon750G vs Snapdragon 780G Comparison
I won’t bother making a detailed comparison of the chipsets; the spec table shows the important stuff.
The main thing is that with a 2×6 CPU design, it is most closely related to the Snapdragon 750G or the older SD765G design. However, the Arm Coretex A78 cores, which are also clocked higher, should allow it to offer significantly better CPU performance than the Qualcomm parts.
It should also achieve a bit better efficiency thanks to the smaller 6nm TSMC fabrication process.
The GPU comparison is harder; the new Mali-G78 is Arm’s first GPU targeted at the “sub-premium” market, slotting between its high performance and mainstream tiers.
Overall
The Mediatek Dimensity 900 looks like it will be a superb mid-range option that should allow it to undercut similar phones equipped with Qualcomm chipsets.
It will no doubt be a popular choice in Asian markets where affordable phones thrive.
However, with a poor track record of UK or EU phone launches equipped with Dimensity chipsets, my excitement over new Mediatek chipsets is starting to wane thin.
I am James, a UK-based tech enthusiast and the Editor and Owner of Mighty Gadget, which I’ve proudly run since 2007. Passionate about all things technology, my expertise spans from computers and networking to mobile, wearables, and smart home devices.
As a fitness fanatic who loves running and cycling, I also have a keen interest in fitness-related technology, and I take every opportunity to cover this niche on my blog. My diverse interests allow me to bring a unique perspective to tech blogging, merging lifestyle, fitness, and the latest tech trends.
In my academic pursuits, I earned a BSc in Information Systems Design from UCLAN, before advancing my learning with a Master’s Degree in Computing. This advanced study also included Cisco CCNA accreditation, further demonstrating my commitment to understanding and staying ahead of the technology curve.
I’m proud to share that Vuelio has consistently ranked Mighty Gadget as one of the top technology blogs in the UK. With my dedication to technology and drive to share my insights, I aim to continue providing my readers with engaging and informative content.
