Smartphones
MediaTek unveils Dimensity 9500s, 8500 mobile processors
For flagship, premium mobile devices
MediaTek has officially unveiled the Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 mobile processors built for flagship and premium smartphones.
These latest platforms are meant to propel performance, gaming, and efficiency on higher-end mobile devices, while also introducing improvements in AI, imaging, wireless connectivity, and more.
Dimensity 9500s
The Dimensity 9500s adopts a flagship 3nm process and an All Big Core architecture. Its octa-core CPU utilizes one Cortex-X925 ultra core with up to 3.73GHz of clock speed, three Cortex-X4 premium cores, and four Cortex-A720 performance cores.
Together, the system empowers devices to fully unleash powerful performance while staying energy efficient.
Moreover, the Dimensity 9500s integrates the Immortalis-G925 GPU for a full-frame, immersive experience for heavy mobile games. This includes support for advanced ray tracing.
In addition, adaptive game technology 3.0 and frame technology 3.0 improve energy efficiency significantly to prolong battery life.
Meanwhile, the flagship NPU in the processor is optimized for generative reasoning and multi-modal models for a more powerful flagship edge camera and greater content generation capabilities.
The chip supports high-frequency functions like post-processing of live photos, AI photo editing, AI content summarization, and more.
Lastly, the Dimensity 9500s is equipped with an advanced MediaTek Imagiq image processor, which supports real-time 30fps motion tracking and 8K full-focus Dolby Vision HDR video recording.
Dimensity 8500
Equally energy efficient is the Dimensity 8500, which has a 4nm process and All Big Core CPU architecture.
This is composed of eight Cortex-A725 cores with a frequency up to 3.4GHz. The chip supports accurate scheduling technology and DDR5 memory with higher transmission speed so users can enjoy smooth and long battery life for daily apps and multitasking.
With an integrated Mali-G720 GPU, the Dimensity 8500’s peak performance is improved by 25% compared to the previous generation. And yet, its power consumption is reduced by 20%.
For gaming, the processor can bring players a refreshing experience with full frame stabilization, rapid loading, and high energy efficiency.
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This rumored iPhone 18 color will make you switch phones
The rumored Dark Cherry color looks so premium.
(Cosmic) orange is the new black. With the iPhone 17 series, Apple introduced the color as the next fashion statement for the ubiquitous phone. If you see an orange phone today, chances are that it’s an all-new iPhone 17 Pro Max. This year, the series might get another new statement color: Dark Cherry.
Though the usual suspects of colors will always be there, Apple often leaves a bit of room for more experimental options for those who want to stand out with their new phone. As you can probably tell from the ongoing deluge of orange, the strategy is working well for Apple.
According to Macworld, Apple is working on a Dark Cherry option for the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max.
Red isn’t a color foreign to the iPhone. In the past, several generations included a limited red colorway option. If the reports are true, red might be a standard option, rather than a limited edition.
But, of course, Dark Cherry is different from the red that we’re used to. Instead of the bright red, the new option will be more similar to the color of wine.
Besides Dark Cherry, the iPhone 18 Pro and Pro Max will also have Light Blue, Dark Gray, and Silver as options. Though Light Blue also looks great, the wine-like color looks like a personal highlight for me. I didn’t know I wanted a wine-colored iPhone until I saw the renders for this.
SEE ALSO: iPhone 18 may have lower specs and a delayed launch, rumor says
OPPO has also introduced the OPPO Find X9s in the Philippines, offering a more accessible premium experience for everyday users.
The device is priced at PHP 69,999.
Pre-order and availability
Pre-orders begin April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores. Early buyers will receive a Portable Power Gift Box.
The Find X9s officially goes on sale on May 15, available through:
- OPPO Online Store
- Select OPPO Brand Stores
Online store purchases include the Portable Power Gift Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee offers the gift box bundle.
Key highlights
The OPPO Find X9s features a 50MP Hasselblad co-developed triple camera system with 4K recording across all lenses. It also packs a 7025mAh battery, slim 7.99mm design, and durability ratings up to IP69, making it a balanced daily driver.
OPPO is bringing its camera-focused flagship, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra, to the Philippines with a strong push toward creators and mobile imaging.
The device is priced at PHP 99,999.
Pre-order and availability
Pre-orders open April 24 at select OPPO Brand Stores nationwide. Customers will receive a Flagship Imaging Photography Box as a freebie.
The Find X9 Ultra becomes widely available on May 15 via:
- OPPO Online Store
- Shopee
- Select OPPO Brand Stores
Online purchases include additional perks such as the Photography Box and Enco X3s earbuds, while Shopee buyers get the Photography Box bundle.
Key highlights
Built for creators, the OPPO Find X9 Ultra features a 200MP Hasselblad main camera with advanced zoom capabilities. It supports 4K and 8K video recording with Dolby Vision, paired with a large 7050mAh battery and fast wired and wireless charging.
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