MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 8250, a powerful chip for 5G smartphones. It's designed to deliver smooth, fast performance for games on high-quality, and is a close relative to the Dimensity 8200 launched before it.
Oppo’s Reno 12 5G will be the first phone to use it, and the release date is set for May 23rd when the phone will launch with the Reno 12 Pro model using a different processor. Here's more information on the latest chipsets in town.
Fast clock speeds and HDR features are here to save your life
MediaTek’s upcoming Dimensity 8250 shares the same octa-core CPU configuration as its predecessor with subtle differences overall. Both processors use the Mali-G610 MC6 GPU and have one core based on the Cortex-A78 architecture. It runs at 3.1 GHz clock speed, with three others using the same architecture but running slower at 3.0GHz. The last four cores use the Arm Cortex-A55 architecture and run at 2.0GHz.
The 4nm process is the same, which is smaller than most chipsets and generally translates to better power efficiency and cooler operation. A major difference is the inclusion of support for displays with high refresh rates.
You can now choose between FHD+ screens at 180Hz or sharper QHD+ displays at 120Hz. MediaTek has also added a super-fast quad-channel LPDDR5. With this type of memory, you'll experience fast data transfer speeds.
Remarkable camera support features
The Image Signal Processor on the Dimensity 8250 comes with support for High Dynamic Range (HDR) at 14 bits. The chip is able to assist its host phone's camera with a wide range of colors and light details, resulting in more realistic and vibrant photos and videos.
It'll also support cameras with sensors up to a whopping 320 megapixels. It's unheard of for phone manufacturers to use such high resolutions, yet it's still good to know that the chip can handle high-resolution photos with exceptional detail.
You can even record videos in stunning 4K resolution at 60 frames per second. There’s a built-in technology that stabilizes video recordings and reduces shakiness for smooth playback. The chipset employs AI in areas such as object recognition, scene optimization, and portrait mode improvements.
Beyond the camera, you'll see it play out in voice assistant improvements and natural language processing, as well as optimizing resource allocation based on its understanding of user behavior.
Fast wireless networking & more
The Dimensity 8250 holds a strong 5G modem offering up to 4.7Gbps downlink speeds, allowing you to tap into the latest cellular data networks. It also features three-band Wi-Fi 6E for fast wireless networking and Bluetooth 5.3 with LE Audio for smooth audio connections.
The Oppo Reno 12 5G will be the first smartphone to launch the processor on May 23rd this year. The second Oppo Reno 12 Pro 5G phone in the series will use the more powerful Dimensity 9200+ Star Speed Edition chipset instead. The launch will first happen in China, with a global rollout expected later.
