MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will support Google GeminiNano, bringing multi-modal AI experiences

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will support Google GeminiNano, bringing multi-modal AI experiencesGoogle introduced GeminiNano with its Pixel 9 series, an AI chip onboard the Tensor G4 chipset that allows smartphones to perform AI tasks on-device without relying on an internet connection to servers. GeminiNano can help with tasks like text generation and audio processing and, over time, has developed multi-modal capabilities, meaning it can understand multiple types of media, such as text and images

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 will support Google GeminiNano, bringing multi-modal AI experiences

Google introduced GeminiNano with its Pixel 9 series, an AI chip onboard the Tensor G4 chipset that allows smartphones to perform AI tasks on-device without relying on an internet connection to servers. GeminiNano can help with tasks like text generation and audio processing and, over time, has developed multi-modal capabilities, meaning it can understand multiple types of media, such as text and images.

To leverage this capability, MediaTek announced that its flagship processor chip, the Dimensity 9400, will support GeminiNano with its multi-modal capabilities. This means that MediaTek's flagship chip will be able to handle on-device AI processing, providing users with a more powerful AI experience.

It's worth noting that this feature isn't limited to the new SoC but will also be applied to other "chipsets that support generative AI." MediaTek's partnership with Google has been ongoing for some time, and the Dimensity 9400 will be the latest result of their collaboration.

While no phones with the Dimensity 9400 have been released yet, brands such as Samsung are expected to launch their flagship Galaxy S25 series with this chipset next year. According to MediaTek, the Dimensity 9400 doesn't seem to be the only chip from the company that will support GeminiNano's multi-modal capabilities, and the company is likely to adopt this feature in both existing and future chipsets. Currently, the Samsung Galaxy Tab S10 series features the MediaTek Dimensity 9300+ processor, and it sounds like this chip and the eventual device will support GeminiNano with multi-modal capabilities in the future.

MediaTek said that the collaboration with Google demonstrates their shared vision of bringing generative AI experiences to the entire Android ecosystem and is a significant step forward in running complex AI models on-device. By enabling multi-modal models, users will be able to receive detailed descriptions of what they are capturing while taking images, leading to a more convenient and intelligent user experience.

At this time, there is no information available about when MediaTek will release the Dimensity 9400 processor or when GeminiNano will be integrated into MediaTek chips. However, it is clear that the arrival of GeminiNano and the Dimensity 9400 will usher in a new era for AI experiences on mobile devices, delivering smarter and more convenient experiences for users.