Dimensity Gaining Traction in Flagship Devices
- MediaTek’s flagship SoCs (9300/9400) have been major growth drivers, significantly increasing both unit shipments and revenue.
- MediaTek’s Dimensity flagship SoC revenue doubled to $2 billion in 2024.
- OPPO and vivo are driving the majority of shipments for the Dimensity 9400, while iQOO, OPPO, Redmi, and vivo are driving the majority of shipments for the Dimensity 9300.
- The Dimensity 9400’s sales have helped MediaTek capture approximately one-third of the premium SoC market in China.
- The Dimensity 9500 will be launched in the second half of 2025.
Shipments of MediaTek’s Dimensity 9000 SoC series grew 60% YoY in 2024 to reach around 18 million from around 11 million in 2023, according to Counterpoint Research’s Global Smartphone SoC Shipment and Forecast Tracker by Model. For 2025, Counterpoint estimates shipments of around 24 million for the Dimensity 9000 series. MediaTek’s flagship SoCs (9300/9400) have been major growth drivers, significantly increasing both unit shipments and revenue. The revenue from Dimensity’s flagship SoCs doubled to $2 billion in 2024. The Dimensity 9500 will be launched in the second half of 2025.
Which Dimensity 9000 Series SoCs are driving Shipments?
Which OEMs are driving Dimensity 9000 series sales?
2025E 9500 The Dimensity 9000 series targets Chinese brands, driving shipments in the domestic Chinese market, as well as emerging markets like Southeast Asia. OPPO, vivo and Redmi are the top three OEMs driving Dimensity 9000 shipments. Top models include the vivo X200 Pro, OPPO Find X8 Pro, OPPO Find X8, iQOO Neo 10 Pro and Redmi K80 Ultra. OPPO and vivo are driving the majority of shipments for the Dimensity 9400, while iQOO, OPPO, Redmi and vivo are driving the majority of shipments for the Dimensity 9300.
Which regions are driving Dimensity 9000 series sales?
China is by far the most important market for the Dimensity 9000 series. The Dimensity 9400’s sales have helped MediaTek capture approximately one-third of the premium SoC market in China. The company is also experiencing growth in India and Southeast Asia. The key reasons for Dimensity’s success include competitive pricing, better battery life and thermals compared to the competition, no support for millimeter wave needed in targeted markets, and strong AI and gaming capabilities.
Analyst takeaways
“Not all chips are created equal” is a phrase heard quite a bit in semiconductor circles, and that is certainly the case for the premium-tier smartphone market. The premium tier is all about revenue, profitability, influence, innovation, leadership and long-term strategic partnering. The Dimensity 9000 SoC series elevates the MediaTek brand and puts it on the same playing field as the Qualcomm Elite 8 and Apple A-series SoCs. For chipset vendors and OEMs, tracking the progression of premium-tier offerings is increasingly becoming paramount for success. At Counterpoint, we closely monitor the premium-tier SoC market to make sure both OEMs and chipset vendors understand the dynamics of the market.
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Gunnar Thoreson
Gunnar has more than 25 years of experience in strategic forecasting, market intelligence, competitive intelligence, and business strategy. Prior to joining Counterpoint Research, Gunnar held various roles at Electronic Data Systems, Ericsson, Qualcomm, and Arm. His primary focus has been on providing best-in-class forecasts and research that drives future growth for companies. Gunnar holds a master's degree in finance from Thunderbird and a bachelor's degree from the University of Texas at Austin.