Dimensity 9400-Powered Vivo X200 Series to Compete with Oppo Find X8

Dimensity 9400-Powered Vivo X200 Series to Compete with Oppo Find X8As we approach mid-September, the release of MediaTek's new flagship chip, the Dimensity 9400, is drawing nearer. Yesterday, Weibo blogger @Digital Chat Station revealed that the Dimensity 9400 will be officially launched on October 9th

Dimensity 9400-Powered Vivo X200 Series to Compete with Oppo Find X8

As we approach mid-September, the release of MediaTek's new flagship chip, the Dimensity 9400, is drawing nearer. Yesterday, Weibo blogger @Digital Chat Station revealed that the Dimensity 9400 will be officially launched on October 9th. Even more noteworthy, Vivo has just announced a product launch event scheduled for October 14th. According to the blogger, the Vivo X200 series flagship phones will be the first to feature the Dimensity 9400, making its debut before the release of the Xiaomi 15.

Based on prior leaks, the new Vivo X200 series will comprise the X200, X200 Pro, and X200 mini. These models might incorporate the same fiberglass material utilized in the Vivo XFold3, aiming to reduce weight and thickness. While satellite communication support is not confirmed, the series is expected to upgrade to OriginOS 5.0, focusing on AI technologies. The standard X200 will likely boast a 6.4-6.5-inch 1.5K custom-made four-narrow-bezel screen from a domestic manufacturer, currently available in four color options: black, white, blue, and pink. The Pro version will feature a 6.82-inch 2K+120Hz 8TLTPO ultra-deep four-curved screen, supporting single-point ultrasonic technology. It will be available in black, white, and blue.

In terms of imaging, the Vivo X200 series is anticipated to be equipped with a periscope telephoto lens. The main camera might transition to a 50-megapixel Sony sensor crafted with a 22nm manufacturing process, incorporating a 1/1.28-inch large sensor area coupled with an ultra-wide f/1.57 aperture. The Pro version could boast a triple-camera setup with a 50-megapixel full-focal-length lens, possibly including a 200-megapixel large-sensor periscope lens. The standard version might feature a Sony-customized ultra-large sensor main camera, a 3x medium-sensor telephoto lens, and an ultra-wide-angle lens.

One month later, the Vivo X200 series will officially launch, followed closely by OPPO's new offering. Weibo blogger @Digital Chat Station noted that both Vivo and OPPO's "large-cup" models will see their batteries bumped to 6000mAh, but consequently, the Vivo X200 series will only support 90W fast charging, while all three OPPO Find X8 models will also feature 90W fast charging, representing a slight downgrade from their predecessors. Both phone makers are now poised for release, with the next step being a race to launch and achieve initial sales dominance.

Recent leaks indicate that the OPPO Find X8 will sport a 6.5-inch 1.5K straight screen, supporting optical fingerprint technology and IP68/69 dust and water resistance. The rear camera setup will include a 50-megapixel large-sensor main camera and an IMMX882 periscope telephoto lens. The OPPO Find X8 Pro, meanwhile, will feature a 1.5K large-size ultra-deep slightly curved straight screen, potentially adopting a quad-camera setup, including a dual-periscope configuration with the Sony IMX882, and a main camera featuring a 50-megapixel 1/1.4-inch sensor. Spy shots of both manufacturers' new phones have already surfaced online.

The Vivo X200 series will feature a metal middle frame with high-gloss chamfered edges, a front-facing ultra-deep four-curved screen with a centered punch-hole design housing a selfie camera, and a protruding circular rear DECO with the flash located in the upper-right corner. The OPPO Find X8 will sport a narrow-bezel centered-punch-hole straight screen alongside a metal middle frame. The UI style resembles the current ColorOS 14, with the desktop assistant "Xiaobu" supporting slide-to-page-switching functionality. Additionally, the phone's front camera region displays real-time application activity, suggesting that "Fluid Cloud" has evolved into a centered "Dynamic Island" feature.

In terms of performance, the Dimensity 9400 supports hardware-level ray tracing, with a near 20% improvement in ray tracing performance compared to its predecessor. The new mobile ray tracing technology employed will enable similar effects to the PC-side OMM (Opacity MicroMap) technology. Furthermore, the Dimensity 9400 offers a 40% boost in NPU computing power, over 30% enhancement in CPU single-core performance, and a 25% reduction in power consumption compared to its predecessor. Industry experts suggest that this chip will enable more efficient and seamless handling of complex tasks, running large applications and games, boosting the overall performance while extending battery life, providing users with a superior control and real-time AI experience.

It's important to note that reports indicate a price increase for the Dimensity 9400 chipset, implying a corresponding rise in pricing for related devices. Iterative flagships are expected to surpass the 3,999 yuan threshold, officially entering the 4,000 yuan era.