MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 Debut for Android's 'Flagship Killer' Phones
MediaTek’s new Dimensity 9500s and 8500 chips deliver near-flagship performance and AI smarts for affordable Android phones in 2026.
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MediaTek Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 Debut for Android's 'Flagship Killer' Phones
Dimensity 9500s and 8500 Bring Flagship Power to Mid-Range Android Phones What if you could get 90% of flagship smartphone performance—without paying flagship prices? That’s the promise behind MediaTek’s newly unveiled Dimensity 9500s and Dimensity 8500 chipsets, designed specifically for the next wave of “flagship killer” Android devices in 2026. Announced on January 15, these chips aim to bridge the gap between premium features and mainstream affordability, with a strong focus on on-device AI, power efficiency, and gaming-ready graphics—all built on cutting-edge 3nm and 4nm processes. Credit: Google For budget-conscious buyers who still crave smooth multitasking, crisp mobile gaming, and smart AI features like real-time photo enhancement or voice assistant improvements, these new MediaTek processors could be the answer. The Dimensity 9500s: Near-Flagship Muscle in a Value Package The Dimensity 9500s is MediaTek’s strategic answer to consumers who want top-tier performance without the $1,…