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    Home » Sections » Electronics and hardware » MediaTek unveils Dimensity 700 and 1200 chips for African consumers

    MediaTek unveils Dimensity 700 and 1200 chips for African consumers

    By MediaTek16 March 2022
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    MediaTek, a global fabless semiconductor company powering nearly two billion connected devices every year, has launched the Dimensity 700 and Dimensity 1200 chips across the African market with unrivalled AI, camera and multimedia features for powerful 5G experiences.

    This launch of chipsets will give device makers a full suite of options for 5G smartphone models – from premium to mainstream market devices – making 5G more accessible for consumers everywhere.

    “MediaTek continues to expand its 5G portfolio with highly integrated solutions for a range of devices from the high end to the mid-tier,” said Rami Osman, director for corporate sales and marketing, MediaTek Middle East. “MediaTek Dimensity 1200 and 700 5G chips integrate our latest technologies for imaging, video, connectivity and power efficiency. We want to give every user the best possible experience with HD video, unrivalled photography and high-speed connectivity.”

    Get the full specifications and further details on MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 700

    MediaTek Dimensity 700 system on a chip (SoC) offers smartphone manufacturers a full suite of options for 5G smartphones for the mainstream market. The Dimensity 700 5G-integrated SoC features 5G carrier aggregation (2CC 5G-CA) and dual 5G Sim, while also being incredibly power efficient. 5G-CA (2CC) enables faster average speeds, over 30% greater throughput layer coverage and a seamless handover between two 5G connection areas across a coverage layer. It also includes MediaTek 5G UltraSave, a set of advanced power-saving technologies to improve battery life, a premium, full-HD, 90Hz display and up to 64-megapixel cameras with night-shot enhancements and advanced AI features.

    MediaTek Dimensity 1200 powers a new wave of exceptional 5G smartphones with best-in-class AI, camera and multimedia. It packs an integrated 5G modem with MediaTek 5G UltraSave powering saving enhancements for immense power savings, supporting the latest connectivity features, including 5G standalone and non-standalone architectures and 5G-CA (2CC).

    The SoC sports an octa-core CPU designed with an ultra-core Arm Cortex-A78 clocked up to 3GHz and a nine-core GPU and six-core MediaTek APU 3.0 to deliver premium performance. MediaTek Dimensity 1200 supports 200-megapixel photos for stunning photography with its five-core HDR-ISP and boasts staggered 4K HDR video capture for significantly greater dynamic range. It also integrates AI camera features such as AI-Panorama Night Shot, AI Multi-Person Bokeh, AI noise reduction (AINR) and HDR capabilities.

    The Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 700 continue MediaTek’s legacy of bringing advanced connectivity, multimedia and imaging features to consumers everywhere. MediaTek’s Dimensity 5G family of chips brings smart and fast together to power 5G devices across the broad portfolio of flagship, premium, high-end and mainstream segments. With the launch of globally recognised MediaTek Dimensity 700 and MediaTek Dimensity 1200 chipsets in Africa, 5G devices will now be accessible to even more consumers.

    Click through for full specifications and further details on MediaTek’s Dimensity 1200 and Dimensity 700.

    About MediaTek
    MediaTek Incorporated (TWSE: 2454) is a global fabless semiconductor company that enables two billion connected devices a year. We are a market leader in developing innovative systems-on-chip (SoCs) for mobile device, home entertainment, connectivity and internet of things products. Our dedication to innovation has positioned us as a driving market force in several key technology areas, including highly power-efficient mobile technologies, automotive solutions and a broad range of advanced multimedia products such as smartphones, tablets, digital televisions, 5G, voice assistant devices, and wearables. MediaTek empowers and inspires people to expand their horizons and achieve their goals through smart technology, more easily and efficiently than ever before. We work with the brands you love to make great technology accessible to everyone, and it drives everything we do. Visit www.mediatek.com for more information.

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