MediaTek already announced its Dimensity 800U mid-range 5G SoC in India earlier this month and said that the first phone powered by the mid-range 5G processor will be launched in the country in January 2021. Today it has announced the MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ chip for the Indian market and said that it expects smartphones powered by the flagship chip to launch in early in 2021. This will likely be the realme X7 5G 5G that is expected to be launched next month.
The 7nm Dimensity 1000+ chip offers dual 5G SIM, carrier aggregation (2CC 5G-CA), integrates the latest Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1+ standards, comes with MediaTek AI Processing Unit — APU 3.0 — with more than double the performance of the previous generation APU, supports highest 144Hz refresh rate display. It has MediaTek’s 5G UltraSave power-saving technology which improves battery life.
- Intelligent 5G Connectivity: MediaTek’s proprietary 5G UltraSave delivers advanced power-saving technologies to improve battery life. The built-in technology intelligently manages a device’s 5G connection so you can do more and charge your device less often ensuring seamless connectivity.
- Powerful Display Optimization: MediaTek MiraVision brings enhanced display technologies such as resolution upscaling, enhanced HDR10+ playback and AI Picture Quality make every screen look and feel premium.
- Triple-A Gaming Performance: MediaTek HyperEngine game technology provides a more fluid, responsive and reliable gaming experience with graphics to match, all on 120Hz gamer-ready displays.
- Advanced and Adaptable Camera Support: Flagship-class, HDR-native ISP supports up to quad-camera sensors and up to 64MP sensors.
We should know more details about the smartphones powered by Dimensity 1000+ in India in the coming weeks.
Dr. Yenchi Lee, Deputy General Manager of MediaTek’s Wireless Communications Business Unit, said:
India is one of the largest consumers of data, globally, and the market is primed for the seamless connectivity and transformative speed offered by 5G. MediaTek is at the forefront of the global 5G revolution, and we continue to work with popular smartphone brands to bring 5G enabled devices to Indian consumers. Our flagship-grade MediaTek Dimensity 1000+ will deliver premium experiences as Indian telecom authorities move to quickly deploy 5G in the country.