The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300 target different smartphone segments. The Dimensity 1050, announced in 2022, is an upper mid-range 5G processor built on TSMC's 6nm process, offering efficient everyday performance and mmWave 5G support. The Dimensity 9300, launched in 2023, is a flagship chipset based on TSMC's 4nm process, featuring an all-big-core CPU architecture, next-generation AI capabilities, premium graphics, and support for the latest memory and connectivity standards.
General
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300 belong to different generations of MediaTek's processor lineup. The Dimensity 1050 focuses on delivering balanced performance, efficient power consumption, and broad 5G connectivity for upper mid-range smartphones. In comparison, the Dimensity 9300 is designed for flagship devices, offering significantly higher CPU and GPU performance, faster memory, advanced AI processing, and premium multimedia capabilities.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| Launch date | May 2022 | November 2023 |
| Processor generation | Dimensity 1000 series | Dimensity 9000 series |
| Target devices | Upper mid-range 5G smartphones | Flagship 5G smartphones |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 4nm |
| CPU architecture | 64-bit Armv8.2-A | 64-bit Armv9 |
| Network support | 5G SA/NSA (Sub-6GHz + mmWave), 4G LTE | 5G SA/NSA (Sub-6GHz), 4G LTE |
| Model number | MT6879 | MT6989 |
CPU
Both processors feature octa-core CPUs, but they use very different core configurations. The Dimensity 1050 combines two Cortex-A78 performance cores with six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores to deliver responsive everyday performance. The Dimensity 9300 adopts an all-big-core design with Cortex-X4 and Cortex-A720 cores, providing substantially higher processing power for gaming, AI workloads, video editing, and intensive multitasking.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| CPU design | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.5GHz | 4 × Cortex-X4 (1 × 3.25GHz + 3 × 2.85GHz) |
| Additional cores | 6 × Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz | 4 × Cortex-A720 up to 2.0GHz |
| Highest clock speed | 2.5GHz | 3.25GHz |
| Instruction set | Armv8.2-A | Armv9 |
| Manufacturing node | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 4nm |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Graphics performance differs significantly between these chipsets. The Dimensity 1050 uses the Mali-G610 MC3 GPU for smooth everyday gaming and multimedia performance. The Dimensity 9300 features the flagship Immortalis-G720 MC12 GPU with hardware-accelerated ray tracing, delivering higher frame rates, improved visual quality, and excellent performance in demanding games.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC3 | Immortalis-G720 MC12 |
| GPU architecture | Valhall | Immortalis |
| GPU cores | 3 | 12 |
| Ray tracing | No | Hardware accelerated |
| Vulkan API | Vulkan 1.3 | Vulkan 1.3 |
| OpenGL ES | OpenGL ES 3.2 | OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| OpenCL | OpenCL 2.0 | OpenCL 2.0 |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| Display capability | Full HD+ up to 144Hz | WQHD+ up to 180Hz |
Memory
The memory subsystem reflects the gap between the two processor generations. The Dimensity 1050 supports LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage for responsive everyday performance. The Dimensity 9300 supports faster LPDDR5T memory and UFS 4.0 storage, enabling quicker app loading, faster AI processing, and improved multitasking.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| Memory technology | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5T |
| Maximum frequency | 3,200MHz | 4,800MHz |
| Memory interface | 4 × 16-bit | 4 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | 51.2GB/s | 76.8GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 16GB | 24GB |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1 | UFS 4.0 |
Multimedia (ISP)
Both processors support advanced camera and display technologies, but the Dimensity 9300 delivers considerably more capable imaging hardware. It supports higher-resolution sensors, 8K video recording, and premium displays, while the Dimensity 1050 focuses on high-quality photography and smooth Full HD+ multimedia experiences.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| Image processor | MediaTek Imagiq ISP | MediaTek Imagiq 990 ISP |
| Maximum camera | 108MP | 320MP |
| Maximum video recording | 4K at 30fps | 8K at 30fps |
| Maximum display resolution | 2520 × 1080 pixels | 3840 × 2160 pixels |
| Maximum refresh rate | Full HD+ at 144Hz | WQHD+ at 180Hz |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, AV1 | H.264, H.265, AV1 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV, LDAC |
Connectivity and network
The Dimensity 1050 integrates a 5G modem with support for both mmWave and Sub-6GHz networks, making it suitable for a wide range of 5G deployments. The Dimensity 9300 offers faster peak 5G speeds, Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4, and enhanced wireless performance for flagship smartphones.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 9300 |
| 5G modem | Integrated 5G modem | Integrated 5G modem |
| 5G compatibility | 5G SA/NSA (Sub-6GHz + mmWave) | 5G SA/NSA (Sub-6GHz) |
| Maximum download speed | Up to 4.67Gbps | Up to 7Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 3.5Gbps |
| Dual 5G SIM | Supported | Supported |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC |