Redmi Turbo 4: A Performance Leap at a Starting Price of 1999, Powered by the Exceptional Dimensity 8400-Ultra

Redmi Turbo 4: A Performance Leap at a Starting Price of 1999, Powered by the Exceptional Dimensity 8400-UltraThe Redmi Turbo 4 launched at a disruptive starting price of 1999, reminiscent of the original Xiaomi's affordability, yet delivers a significant performance leap. This is achieved through the Dimensity 8400-Ultra chip, jointly fine-tuned by Redmi, MediaTek, and Arm

Redmi Turbo 4: A Performance Leap at a Starting Price of 1999, Powered by the Exceptional Dimensity 8400-Ultra

The Redmi Turbo 4 launched at a disruptive starting price of 1999, reminiscent of the original Xiaomi's affordability, yet delivers a significant performance leap. This is achieved through the Dimensity 8400-Ultra chip, jointly fine-tuned by Redmi, MediaTek, and Arm. While architecturally similar to the Dimensity 8400 released on December 23rd, 2024, its performance far exceeds expectations.

The Dimensity 8400-Ultra's core strength lies in its all-large-core design. The CPU features eight Cortex-A725 cores, boasting a 41% performance improvement and a 44% reduction in power consumption compared to its predecessor. The GPU utilizes the flagship G720MC7, delivering a 24% performance boost and a 42% decrease in power consumption. Although MediaTek has published the Dimensity 8400 specifications, the actual user experience heavily relies on the manufacturer's tuning. Redmi's official data shows the Dimensity 8400-Ultra consistently outperforms the previous generation (N-1) flagship chip in the most frequently used scenarios.

Redmi subjected the Dimensity 8400-Ultra to rigorous testing across various applications, including 1080P video recording, shopping app usage, Gaode Maps navigation, Toutiao browsing, WeChat voice calls, and other high-frequency daily tasks. Results show its energy efficiency is on par with the previous generation flagship chip in these scenarios, demonstrating its efficiency and stability in daily use.

Even more impressive is the Dimensity 8400-Ultra's performance under high-load gaming conditions. In "Honor of Kings" (a popular mobile game), with maximum frame rate and high-definition graphics settings, it maintained an average frame rate of 119.1 FPS over a grueling 7-hour test, reaching a maximum temperature of only 38.1 and a power consumption of just 3.2W. This demonstrates stable performance output, efficient temperature control, and low power consumption even under intense gaming.

In "Genshin Impact" at 1.5K ultra-resolution, the Dimensity 8400-Ultra achieved an average frame rate of 59.8 FPS with a power consumption of only 5.3W, showing no significant frame rate fluctuations. It also performed admirably in "Honkai: Star Rail," a demanding 3D turn-based game, maintaining an average frame rate of 54.75 FPS with 7.28W power consumption, outperforming competitors using the previous generation flagship chip.

The current smartphone market is fiercely competitive. Many manufacturers utilize previous-generation flagship chips in mid-range and near-flagship devices to enhance competitiveness. However, the cost of flagship chips remains high due to architectural and process node differences. The Dimensity 8400, the first near-flagship chip based on an all-large-core design and manufactured using TSMC's 4nm process, significantly improves CPU and GPU performance while drastically reducing power consumption.

The Redmi, MediaTek, and Arm collaboration on the Dimensity 8400-Ultra resulted in frame rates comparable to the previous generation flagship chip in games like "Honor of Kings" and "Genshin Impact," and even surpassing its energy efficiency under heavy loads. MediaTek's bold move of bringing the all-large-core design to a mid-to-high-end chip significantly improves performance in this segment.

This innovation helps manufacturers avoid the high cost of using previous-generation flagship chips, enabling more competitive pricing and ultimately benefiting consumers. The Dimensity 8400 has the potential to reshape the mid-range and near-flagship market, accelerating the development of mid-to-high-end and near-flagship SoCs.

We can expect to see more mid-to-high-end and near-flagship SoCs adopting the all-large-core design. Smaller, less impactful cores may become obsolete. The Redmi Turbo 4's launch represents a breakthrough for Redmi and a significant advancement in mobile chip technology, offering consumers a high-performance phone at a competitive price. The Dimensity 8400-Ultra's success heralds a new competitive landscape in the mid-to-high-end market, with consumers as the ultimate beneficiaries. This is reflected not only in affordability but also in significantly enhanced performance, providing a smoother and more powerful mobile experience. The Redmi Turbo 4, with its impressive performance and attractive price, is poised to be a strong contender in the mid-to-high-end market, and its future performance is highly anticipated. Its success also sets a benchmark for other manufacturers, driving the industry towards greater efficiency and lower costs, ultimately benefiting the entire smartphone market and consumers seeking high-performance, value-for-money phones.