Taiwan-based Semiconductor major, MediaTek has introduces a new chipset for flagship 5G smartphones, Dimensity 1200, in India.

Furthermore, the chip manufacturer has announced that Chinese smartphone brand realme to be the first smartphone brand to feature the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 System-on-Chip (SoC) in India.

In a statement, Anku Jain, Managing Director, MediaTek India says, "The SoC will mark a new beginning for the smartphone segment in India with its flagship features that blend the best of all worlds -- be its processor technology, camera, AI features, gaming or connectivity enhancements.”

Anku further adds, “With flagship 5G chipset technology, MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC will take user experience to the next level be in terms of AI, camera, processor speed, gaming capabilities and much more.”

The 6nm MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC delivers one of the fastest smartphone octa-core CPUs ever -- with a clock speed of 3GHz that is up to 22 percent faster CPU performance while also being 25 percent more power-efficient as compared to the previous generation.

Equipped with Arm Mali-G77 MC9 GPU and six-core MediaTek APU 3.0 with 12.5 percent faster performance, the SoC delivers flagship-level premium performance with AI multimedia capabilities, incredible displays, faster refresh rates, gaming enhancements, and much more.

The MediaTek Dimensity 1200 SoC is Powered by MediaTek HyperEngine 3.0 gaming technology that improves the smartphone gaming experience with an all new generation of wireless audio and Ray Traced graphics capabilities.

Moreover, the chipset packs in powerful imaging and AI processors for unbelievable camera experiences with up to 200MP camera provision and is equipped with MediaTek MiraVision HDR video playback and AV1 video decoding that brings in cinema-grade visual experiences to the small screen.

The SoC is developed with an integrated 5G modem offering MediaTek's 5G UltraSave technology for superior energy savings.

"We expect more OEMs to launch MediaTek Dimensity 1200 powered smartphones in the near future," says Anku.