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MediaTek Dimensity 8450 Launches in India: Flagship Rival to Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Apple A17
I remember covering MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 reveal in 2023 and was struck by how attendees huddled around demo stations, eyes lighting up at real-time AI art generation.
This time, at the India Summit, the energy felt familiar - except the spotlight was on a mid-range chip meant to punch well above its weight.
MediaTek officially introduced the Dimensity 8450, positioning it as the most powerful agentic AI and gaming companion in the premium mid‑range segment.
MediaTek officially introduced the Dimensity 8450, positioning it as the most powerful agentic AI and gaming companion in the premium mid‑range segment.
With a bold “All Big Core” CPU setup, a 5G‑Advanced modem, and refined camera and streaming features, it’s clear MediaTek intends this chip to challenge Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and even Apple’s A17 in select areas.
Built on a 4 nm process with eight Cortex‑A725 cores and Arm Mali‑G720 MC7 graphics, the 8450 claims up to 41% higher multi-core performance and 44% better power efficiency versus last‑generation rivals.
The NPU 880, paired with the Dimensity Agentic AI Engine, supports mainstream LLMs and SLMs, enabling on-device chat, AI-enhanced capture, and auto-editing featureswithout a ten-dollar cloud subscription.
MediaTek highlighted enhancements like a dual-EIS engine for stable 4K 60 fps HDR video and a Live Broadcast Booster that sharpens presenters' faces while using 7% less power.
Gamers benefit from HyperEngine MAGT 3.0 and Frame Rate Converter - promising up to 24% peak performance gains and 42% power savings.
“OPPO is excited to focus premium mid‑range devices around AI and gaming,” said an OPPO spokesperson of the Reno14 Pro launch date announcement.
A Vivo representative noted: “Indian gamers will notice faster load times and better battery life during heavy play.”
Motorola added: “Carrier compatibility and solid modem performance are non-negotiable for us.”
Pricing dynamics: In India, devices with 8450 chips will likely land around ₹35–40k (~US $420–480), a sweet spot for the mid‑high market.
What makes Dimensity 8450 special?
Built on a 4 nm process with eight Cortex‑A725 cores and Arm Mali‑G720 MC7 graphics, the 8450 claims up to 41% higher multi-core performance and 44% better power efficiency versus last‑generation rivals.
The NPU 880, paired with the Dimensity Agentic AI Engine, supports mainstream LLMs and SLMs, enabling on-device chat, AI-enhanced capture, and auto-editing featureswithout a ten-dollar cloud subscription.
MediaTek highlighted enhancements like a dual-EIS engine for stable 4K 60 fps HDR video and a Live Broadcast Booster that sharpens presenters' faces while using 7% less power.
Gamers benefit from HyperEngine MAGT 3.0 and Frame Rate Converter - promising up to 24% peak performance gains and 42% power savings.
OEM Voices (Sidebar Quotes)
“OPPO is excited to focus premium mid‑range devices around AI and gaming,” said an OPPO spokesperson of the Reno14 Pro launch date announcement.
A Vivo representative noted: “Indian gamers will notice faster load times and better battery life during heavy play.”
Motorola added: “Carrier compatibility and solid modem performance are non-negotiable for us.”
US vs India
Pricing dynamics: In India, devices with 8450 chips will likely land around ₹35–40k (~US $420–480), a sweet spot for the mid‑high market.
In the US, they might debut as unlocked imports or carrier-exclusive variants closer to US $499–549.
Carrier compatibility: The 5G‑Advanced modem’s support for 3CC‑CA and VoNR bodes well for both Jio/Airtel in India and Verizon/T‑Mobile in the US.
Gamers' expectations: Indian BGMI and Genshin Impact players care about battery savings and thermal control.
Carrier compatibility: The 5G‑Advanced modem’s support for 3CC‑CA and VoNR bodes well for both Jio/Airtel in India and Verizon/T‑Mobile in the US.
Gamers' expectations: Indian BGMI and Genshin Impact players care about battery savings and thermal control.
US gamers will similarly notice longer sessions without throttling.
Feature Dimensity 8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Apple A17
Tech Comparison: Chips at a Glance
Feature Dimensity 8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Apple A17
CPU Cores 8× Cortex‑A725, 1× X4, 4× A720, 3× A520, 2× Avalanche, 4× Blizzard
GPU Mali‑G720 MC7 ,Adreno 750, Apple A17 GPU
AI (NPU/Generative AI) NPU 880 + Agentic AI Engine, Hexagon X10 + X Elite, 18‑core Apple Neural Engine
Video EIS Dual EIS (4K60 HDR) 2‑axis EIS Sensor-shift + software
5G Modem 5G‑A, 5.17 Gbps, 3CC‑CA, Snapdragon X75, Apple‑designed modem
Process Node 4 nm 4 nm TSMC 3 nm TSMC
Price & Availability
India: OPPO Reno14 Pro - expected late Q3, ₹35–40k. K‑series Reno models to follow.
US: Likely imported versions of Reno14 Pro or Android-focused mid‑range launches in Q4.
Specifications
CPU: 8× Cortex‑A725, (1×1 MB L2, 3×512 KB, 4×256 KB), 6 MB L3 + 5 MB SLC cache
GPU: Mali‑G720 MC7
Memory/Storage: LPDDR5X @ 8533 Mbps, UFS 4.0 with MCQ
AI: NPU 880 + Agentic AI Engine
Imaging: Imagiq 1080 ISP (in‑sensor zoom, 320 MP, 100% PDAF)
Video: Dual-EIS for 4K60 HDR
Modem: 5G‑A, 3CC‑CA, sub‑6 GHz, VoNR, ASIA/US bands
Connectivity: Wi‑Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.4
Key Takeaways
AI power in mid-range – NPU 880 with generative support is rare outside flagship chips.
Gaming focus – Improved FPS, battery efficiency = serious value for players.
Camera upgrades - Dual‑EIS and in-sensor zoom boost real-world video.
Global ambition – Designed for India’s value market, but carrier support shows US intent.
More details available on MediaTek’s official site: MediaTek Dimensity 8450
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