MediaTek Dimensity 7100 6nm SoC launched with Upgraded GPU, Better Power Efficiency
MediaTek has quietly unveiled its newest 5G chipset designed for the next generation of mid-range smartphones, the Dimensity 7100 SoC. The processor is manufactured using TSMC’s 6nm process and delivers notable improvements in power efficiency over its predecessor.
According to MediaTek, the Dimensity 7100 offers up to 5% better power efficiency in applications, up to 23% improved modem efficiency, and up to 16% lower power consumption during multimedia playback.
The company also highlights a GPU upgrade that boosts gaming performance by up to 8%, enabling smoother visuals and longer gaming sessions. In addition, the chipset introduces an enhanced power management system with integrated 45W fast charging, support for UFCS universal charging standards, and ultra-low voltage operation, which can extend battery life by up to 7% compared to standard voltage designs.
MediaTek Dimensity 7100 Specifications -
| CPU | Octa-core: 4 × Arm Cortex-A78 @ 2.4GHz, 4 × Arm Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Process | 6nm TSMC |
| Memory | LPDDR5 @ 5500 Mbps, LPDDR4x @ 4266 Mbps |
| Storage | UFS 3.1 |
| Display Resolution | Up to 1200 × 2600 |
| Cellular | 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G Multi-Mode, EDGE, GSM, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA, 4G FDD / TDD, 5G FDD / TDD, 4G Carrier Aggregation (CA), 5G Carrier Aggregation (CA) |
| Cellular Features | 3GPP R16, Global SA & NSA; SA Option 2, NSA Option 3 / 3a / 3x, NR TDD & FDD Bands, DSS, NR DL 2CC (140 MHz), 256QAM NR UL 1CC, 256QAM VoNR, Dual VoNR, Dual 5G SIM, EPS Fallback |
| Camera | Up to 200MP camera, advanced HDR video with DCG/DAG technology |
| Connectivity | 1T1R Wi-Fi Antenna, Wi-Fi 6 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax), Bluetooth 5.4, Bluetooth Long Range, BT/Wi-Fi Hyper Coexistence |
Availability -
MediaTek has yet to announce official availability details for the Dimensity 7100 chipset. However, rumours suggest that the Infinix Note Edge, expected to launch later this January, could be the first smartphone to feature the new processor.