MediaTek Dimensity 8400 is finally here. The first of its kind, this upper-midrange Android chipset features an all-big-core CPU design and improves performance in its class.

Redmi publicly revealed that the upcoming Redmi Turbo 4 would be the very first smartphone that uses such an advanced SoC, based on this newly unveiled technology.

What Makes Dimensity 8400 Different?

Redmi Turbo 4 Receives MediaTek Dimensity 8400

According to the Redmi post on Weibo, Dimensity 8400 follows on from the strategy that MediaTek's high-end Dimensity 9300 unveiled last year and adopts an all-big-core CPU architecture. It promises unprecedented speed, efficiency, and overall performance, which puts a new benchmark on upper-midrange processors.

This approach makes Dimensity 8400 a significant challenger to Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3, which has long dominated the upper-midrange market. This could be its shot to beat Qualcomm when it comes to chipset quality.

Redmi Turbo 4: The First with Dimensity 8400-Ultra

Redmi wasted no time in claiming bragging rights, announcing that the Redmi Turbo 4 will be the first smartphone to feature the new Dimensity 8400-Ultra platform. Xiaomi's penchant for customizing MediaTek chips is evident in the "Ultra" branding, offering tailored optimizations for enhanced performance.

The Redmi Turbo 4 is scheduled to be available in China in early January 2025, with blind pre-reservations available starting today.

Internationally, the device should be branded as either Poco F7 or Poco X7 Pro. Although rumors are not sure about the exact global branding, one thing is pretty sure: this performance power will be available outside China.

The Rise of Upper-Midrange Powerhouses

The Dimensity 8400 marks the intensity of the battle for the top spot in the upper-midrange smartphone segment. Here's why this chipset is a game-changer:

• Performance Boost: The all-big-core CPU design ensures faster processing speeds and smoother multitasking.
• Efficiency Gains: MediaTek's focus on optimizing power consumption translates to longer battery life without compromising performance.
• Competitive Edge: With this chipset, brands like Redmi look to bring flagship-level capabilities at a more affordable price.

What to Expect from the Redmi Turbo 4?

The Redmi Turbo 4 does not yet have more specific specs published, but in its earlier rumors, indications of setting new standards to the upper mid-range appear promising.

Combining its Dimensity 8400-Ultra chipset with what has already proven to deliver, namely, the custom optimization offered by Redmi, can deliver a gaming and even general-use multitasking seamless experience.

With this, its international branding under Poco will ensure that this gadget caters to the masses globally.

Dimensity 8400 vs. Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3: A New Contender Emerges

Qualcomm's Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 has long been the go-to choice for upper-midrange devices, but MediaTek's Dimensity 8400 is poised to disrupt that dominance.

With its all-big-core design, the Dimensity 8400 is expected to outperform its Snapdragon rival in both speed and efficiency, giving consumers more options in this competitive scene.

For all we know, the Redmi Turbo 4 is set to make an official appearance. Tech geeks and smartphone users are at a high level of curiosity as to how this performance powerhouse will change the upper-midrange dynamics.

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