MediaTek's upcoming Dimensity 9600 series is expected to include three chipsets: the Dimensity 9600s, Dimensity 9600 Pro, and Dimensity 9600 Pro Max, according to tipster Smart Chip Insider.
The Dimensity 9600s is said to be a rebranded version of the Dimensity 9500, built on TSMC's N3P process.
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The Pro and Pro Max variants are expected to use the same chip based on the more advanced N2P process, with differences likely coming from clock speeds or configurations.
The tipster also claims that the Dimensity 9600s will trail Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 6 standard version, which is also rumored to be manufactured on the N2P node.
As per a recent Weibo post by tipster Smart Pikachu, the Vivo X500 series will debut the Dimensity 9600 lineup.
It is also expected to power the Oppo Find X10 series.
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A recent report suggests that the standard Find X10 may feature the Dimensity 9600s, while the X10 Pro and X10 Pro Max may feature the Dimensity 9600 Pro and 9600 Pro Max chipsets, respectively.
A report from last month claimed that the Dimensity 9600 series chip will be pricier by around $215 compared to the Dimensity 9500.
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If true, this will directly impact phone pricing, suggesting that the Vivo X500 and Oppo Find X100 series will cost significantly more than their predecessors.
