MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 8450 5G chipset at the India Dimensity Summit, featuring all-big-core CPU design, advanced AI engine, 4K60 HDR video, and flagship gaming features. OPPO Reno14 Pro to debut first with this new chip in India.
MediaTek has unveiled its latest high-performance 5G chipset — the Dimensity 8450 — at the India Dimensity Summit. The new processor brings significant upgrades in performance, AI processing, imaging, and gaming, aimed at powering the next generation of premium smartphones. The event also marked the one-year anniversary of MediaTek Connect, celebrated with a gaming tournament and a showcase of the company’s full 5G chipset portfolio, ranging from entry-level to flagship.
Major smartphone brands such as OPPO, vivo, motorola, Redmi, realme, Infinix, Samsung, and Lava were present at the event, signaling strong OEM support for MediaTek’s latest silicon.
Up to 30% Performance and Efficiency Gains
Built on a 4nm process, the Dimensity 8450 features an all-big-core CPU architecture with eight Arm Cortex-A725 cores and a Mali-G720 MC7 GPU, delivering up to 30% better performance and power efficiency compared to its predecessor.
For AI workloads, the chipset integrates the NPU 880 along with MediaTek’s Agentic AI Engine, offering support for large language models (LLMs) and generative AI applications, reflecting the growing focus on AI capabilities in modern smartphones.
Imaging and Video: Big Boosts for Content Creators
MediaTek has also enhanced the camera experience with the Imagiq 1080 ISP, which supports up to 320MP sensors, zero-lag HDR, QPD remozaic in-sensor zoom, and 100% PDAF. The new Dual EIS Engine allows stabilized 4K60 HDR (HLG) video capture, while Live Broadcast Booster sharpens facial clarity during livestreams — and does so using 7% less power compared to traditional methods.
Gaming and Display Features
Gamers will benefit from HyperEngine MAGT 3.0, which improves touch responsiveness and seamlessly switches between 5G and Wi-Fi for uninterrupted connectivity. The chipset supports WQHD+ displays at up to 144Hz, and even dual-screen setups for gaming or multitasking.
MediaTek also promises fast mobile internet with 5G Advanced (5G-A) support, 3CC carrier aggregation, and peak download speeds of up to 5.17 Gbps. Other connectivity features include Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and UltraSave 3.0+, which helps manage power more efficiently during extended use.
Memory and Storage
The Dimensity 8450 supports the latest LPDDR5X RAM with speeds up to 8533 Mbps, paired with UFS 4.0 storage and Multi-Circular Queue (MCQ) for faster read/write performance.
First Devices Coming Soon
In India, OPPO will be the first brand to launch a smartphone powered by the Dimensity 8450 — the upcoming Reno14 Pro. MediaTek also confirmed that a K-series phone with the same chipset will follow shortly after.
