The upcoming chipset will reportedly be built using TSMC’s advanced 3nm N3E process and may debut in Q1 2026.
The competition among top-tier smartphone processors is already heating up, and it’s soon expected to expand into the semi-flagship category. As Qualcomm gears up to unveil the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, MediaTek is preparing to introduce the Dimensity 9500e, details of which have recently surfaced online.
Dimensity 9500e Set to Compete with Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
According to well-known tipster Digital Chat Station, the upcoming SoC, nicknamed “Dimensity 9400++”, is said to be a refined version of the Dimensity 9400+, MediaTek’s flagship processor from early 2025. The chipset is expected to launch during the first quarter of 2026.
Leaked information reveals that the new processor prototype features an octa-core setup consisting of one Cortex-X925 core clocked at 3.73GHz, three Cortex-X4 cores, and four Cortex-A720 cores. It is also said to include a Mali G925 MP12 GPU running at 1612MHz, fabricated using TSMC’s 3nm N3E node.
The hardware specifications appear almost identical to those of the Dimensity 9400+. Since MediaTek aims to market this as a sub-flagship SoC, smartphones powered by the Dimensity 9500e are expected to deliver excellent performance at a more affordable price point. The overall performance could closely match that of current Dimensity 9400-based devices.
Digital Chat Station further mentions that the CPU, GPU, and cache configurations are nearly the same as the Dimensity 9400+. The first smartphones featuring the Dimensity 9500e are expected to be premium flagships boasting large batteries, high-end displays, and top-notch build quality.
In summary, the MediaTek Dimensity 9500e is rumoured to launch in early 2026. Meanwhile, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 5, featuring Oryon V3 cores and TSMC’s enhanced N3P process, is anticipated to outperform it.
Stay tuned for more updates on the Dimensity 9500e as its launch nears. Likewise, smartphones powered by this chipset are expected to start appearing in leaks soon.
