Mediatek Dimensity 800U, New Dual Sim 5G Processor Is Coming Soon

After Qualcomm Snapdragon announcing its new 5G series of next-gen processors, it is now Mediatek's turn. The Taiwanese tech giant has now announced its latest 5G enabled processor called Mediatek Dimensity 800U. The Dimensity 800U is based on the 7nm architecture and will offer high-performance in multi-core applications and will offer dual-sim 5G Dual Standby (DSDS) technology. The modem that is used in the Mediatek Dimensity 800U supports sub-6Ghz SA and NSA networks. Mediatek has claimed that the new Dimensity 800U is going to a much better battery life.

Dr. Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit said “MediaTek has always focused on enhancing the user experience with our leading semiconductor technology, whether consumers are streaming, gaming or taking photos. MediaTek’s Dimensity 800U brings cutting-edge, next-gen technology to the Dimensity SoC series, bringing MediaTek’s advanced 5G, imaging and multimedia technologies to high-performance 5G smartphones that deliver incredible 5G experiences.”

MediaTek Dimensity 800U- ultra-connected dual #5Gchip with the perfect balance of immense CPU speeds & an efficiency-focused design. #Dimensity800U provides 5G-CA (2CC 5G Carrier Aggregation) + #Dual5GSIM; technologies that outmatch competitor solutions. https://t.co/Z0xdF37QgG pic.twitter.com/30VYxvfe7l

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The Mediatek Dimensity 800U is built on the 7nm process to deliver high performance while also minimizing power consumption. The Dimensity 800U is an octa-core processor with two Arm Cortex A76 processors clocked at 2.4GHz and six Arm Cortex A55 processors clocked at 2GHz. Mediatek claims that the Dimensity 800U will offer incredible performance. The GPU used in the processor is the Mali G57. There is an independent AI processing unit (APU) and LPDDR4x RAM.

MediaTek’s Dimensity 800U offers smartphones advanced technology to deliver incredible 5G experiences:

• Support for 120Hz FHD+ displays with high refresh rates for faster and smoother gaming and media streaming
• Support for the HDR10+ standard for enhanced visual quality, plus the integrated MediaTek MiraVision PQ engine with HDR optimization for various types of videos.
• Support for flexible camera placement with up to 64MP cameras and quad camera capabilities.
• Integrated APU and ISP to provide a series of AI camera-enhancing functions.
• Support for voice on wakeup (VoW) and dual-mic noise reduction technology, lowering the standby power consumption of a voice assistant and enabling it to hear clear sound regardless of external noise interruptions.