MediaTek’s rumored flagship Dimensity 9400 has grabbed headlines, but whispers suggest they’re also developing a powerful sub-flagship chip, the Dimensity 8400. Leaked benchmarks show it competing with, or even surpassing, the latest Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 3.
But performance isn’t the only perk. Rumors suggest phones with the Dimensity 8400 could start at an incredibly affordable price point – around $200! This could mean not only powerful mid-range devices, but also phones undercutting similarly specced Qualcomm options.
The plot thickens: Leaks suggest Redmi might be incorporating the Dimensity 8400 into upcoming smartphones. These phones could share a premium design with a metal frame, glass body, high-resolution displays, and speedy 100W fast charging. While the specific Redmi model using the 8400 remains unknown, speculation points towards the K80 series.
It’s important to remember these are rumors. Official benchmark scores and phone pricing could differ. However, if the leaks hold true, the Dimensity 8400 could shake up the smartphone market by offering flagship-like performance at a mid-range price. Here is the POCO F6 specs page by-the-way, if you want a reference about an 8s Gen 3 powered smartphone.
