MediaTek has officially introduced its next-generation flagship mobile processor, the Dimensity 9500, a direct successor to last year’s Dimensity 9400. The Dimensity 9500 continues MediaTek’s bold approach to processor architecture, first seen two years ago, with an “all big-core” design. AI and On-Device ProcessingThe highlight of the Dimensity 9500 is its emphasis on AI. With this, Android devices powered by the Dimensity 9500 will reportedly be capable of generating 4K images directly on-device, eliminating the need for cloud-based rendering. AvailabilityMediaTek has confirmed that the first smartphones powered by the Dimensity 9500 will debut in the fourth quarter of 2025.