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Dimensity 8450 5G Chip launched by MediaTek in India: It will be available on Oppo Reno 14 Pro, Oppo K-series, and more
Dimensity 8450 5G Chip launched: India's mobile chip war is heating up as MediaTek's Dimensity 8450 stakes its claim against Qualcomm in the 5G arena. With MediaTek commanding over 50% market share in India's budget and mid‑range segments and eyeing premium space, the launch of this powerful chipset signals a bold challenge.
The Dimensity 8450 is poised to accelerate 5G adoption across local OEMs, intensify competition, and rewrite the rules of the smartphone industry. As Indian consumers embrace affordable innovation and cutting-edge performance, this move could shift the balance of power. Stay tuned—this competition promises faster, more intelligent devices and a more exciting tech future for everyone.
All about the new chip
Another Oppo K-series smartphone is expected to feature the Dimensity 8450 soon after the new chip debits in the upcoming Oppo Reno 14 Pro. This makes the Indian market a crucial competition arena for the upcoming generation of high-end mobile devices.
In the Indian smartphone System-on-Chip (SoC) industry, MediaTek is well-established, especially in the sub-Rs 30,000 sectors. However, Qualcomm, its opponent, has historically held the top spot in the premium market. With this introduction, MediaTek wants to increase its market share in the more costly smartphone segment.
The Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 from Qualcomm is the direct rival of the Dimensity 8450. Dr. Yenchi Lee, General Manager of MediaTek's Wireless Communications Business Unit, emphasized the chip's architecture.
"We are growing our portfolio of top mobile platforms with the release of the MediaTek Dimensity 8450, providing device makers and users with an even greater range of high-end experiences to pick from." "We're proving that outstanding performance and efficiency can coexist, ensuring consumers no longer have to choose between the two," he continued, referring to our All-Big Core design, also in our flagship chips.
Increased competition is anticipated to result in a greater selection of high-end phones with more potent consumer features. With a powerful NPU 880 and a MediaTek Agentic AI Engine (DAE) for sophisticated AI and camera functionalities, the Dimensity 8450 strongly emphasises artificial intelligence. With a multi-frame EIS engine, it also promises more steady 4K video recording and better gaming performance.
Various additional devices from partners like Vivo, Motorola, and Samsung were also displayed at the Delhi event, highlighting MediaTek's wide presence in the Indian market across various price points.
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