The Dimensity 9400 is a true flagship chipset from MediaTek, featuring an all-big-core CPU design that aims to deliver high peak and sustained performance. It’s powerful enough to rival Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite, even if it trails in a few areas, as noted in our detailed comparison. That makes the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 an interesting opponent.

Announced in November 2025, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 sits just below the Snapdragon 8 Elite and therefore is an exciting matchup against the Dimensity 9400. The big question is: can Qualcomm’s sub-Elite flagship hold its ground against MediaTek’s all-big-core powerhouse?

Let’s begin with the spec sheet:

	Dimensity 9400	Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Announced	October 2024	November 2025
Process node	TSMC’s 3nm (N3E)	TSMC’s 3nm (N3P)
CPU	1 x 3.62GHz — Cortex-X925 3 x 3.3GHz — Cortex-X4 4 x 2.4GHz — Cortex-A720	2 x 3.8GHz — Oryon (3rd gen) 6 x 3.32GHz — Oryon (3rd gen)
GPU	Mali-G925 Immortalis MP12 Ray tracing support MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology	Adreno 840 ray tracing support Snapdragon Elite Gaming features
NPU	MediaTek NPU 890 Agentic AI support	Qualcomm Hexagon NPU Agentic AI support
Memory	LPDDR5x, up to 5.3GHz	LPDDR5x, up to 4.8 GHz
Storage	UFS 4.0 + MCQ	UFS 4.1
Camera	MediaTek Imagiq 1090 ISP up to 320MP single camera up to 8K/60fps video recording supports real-time semantic segmentation	Qualcomm Spectra triple AI ISP (20-bit) up to 320MP single camera up to 108MP single camera with zero shutter lag, 30fps up to 48MP triple cameras with zero shutter lag, 30fps real-time semantic segmentation (limitless) up to 4K/120fps video recording
Connectivity	3GPP Release-17 5G modem download speed: 7Gbps (peak) Wi-Fi 7 (peak speed: 7.3Gbps) Bluetooth 6.0	Snapdragon X50 5G modem download speed: 10 Gbps (peak) upload speed: 3.5 Gbps (peak) Wi-Fi 7 (peak speed: 5.8 Gbps) Bluetooth 6.0

Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Benchmark score

Note: The benchmark tests were performed on the Vivo X200 Pro (powered by Dimensity 9400) and the OnePlus 15R (powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5).

Geekbench score

The single-core scores are pretty close, but Qualcomm holds a slight 4.5% lead. The gap widens in multi-core performance, where the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 posts a 9% higher score than the Dimensity 9400.

Geekbench scores suggest higher peak performance for the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. In everyday tasks like browsing the internet, scrolling through your social app feeds, and watching movies, you’d hardly be able to spot a difference.

	Dimensity 9400	Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Single core	2,713	2,837
Multi core	8,592	9,352

AnTuTu score

On the AnTuTu benchmark, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 scores nearly 3 million, while the Dimensity 9400 reaches 2.7 million. That’s about a 9% higher score for the Snapdragon chip.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 consistently outperforms the Dimensity 9400 across every AnTuTu test, though the difference is not significant. The CPU score is 7% higher, and the GPU score is 5% higher. The memory and UX scores also favor the Snapdragon chip.

	Dimensity 9400	Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu score	2,713,650	2,961,236
CPU	853,995	914,878
GPU	927,892	974,402
Memory	355,391	382,729
UX	576,372	689,228

The benchmarks favor Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 over the Dimensity 9400 in terms of performance, but they don’t provide insights into the capabilities of connectivity, camera, and other important aspects of the chips. So, let’s dig further to uncover the real-world differences between the two high-end chips.

Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Key differences

Both Dimensity 9400 and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 are manufactured using TSMC’s 3nm process, but the latter uses the N3P node, which offers slightly better performance and power efficiency over the N3E node used for the Dimensity 9400.

Furthermore, the chips differ greatly in terms of CPU architecture. The Dimensity 9400 has a 1+3+4 layout, featuring one Cortex-X925 prime core, three Cortex-X4 performance cores, and four Cortex-A720 performance cores. In contrast, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features a 2+6 CPU layout with two Oryon prime cores and six Oryon performance cores.

Notably, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 features third-generation Oryon cores, the same CPU cores from the top-tier Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. They offer better performance and power efficiency than those inside the Dimensity 9400. Plus, they run at higher speeds, offering an additional performance boost.

For graphics rendering, the Dimensity 9400 relies on the Mali-G925 Immortalis MP12 GPU, while the Snapdragon chip uses the Adreno 829 GPU with the new Sliced architecture. Both chips offer ray tracing capabilities, along with their own set of gaming features: Snapdragon Elite Gaming on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 and MediaTek HyperEngine Gaming Technology on the Dimensity 9400.

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 also maintains an edge in imaging capabilities, as it borrows the triple 20-bit ISP from the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with strong “always-sensing” camera support. The Dimensity 9400 features an Imagiq 1090 ISP with emphasis on HDR video across the zoom range and AI-assisted zoom features.

Both chipsets offer robust connectivity features, although the Snapdragon chip may have some advantage here, thanks to mature modem and better carrier-integration in some regions. Furthermore, the chip supports mmWave, UWB, and dual-way satellite connectivity, which are not mentioned on the official Dimensity 9400 page.

Dimensity 9400 vs Snapdragon 8 Gen 5: Conclusion

The Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 holds an upper hand in almost every aspect over the Dimensity 9400. It offers better CPU and GPU performance, a more powerful ISP with greater capabilities, and advanced connectivity features.

That said, the Dimensity 9400 is still a capable high-end chipset with strong performance and robust connectivity. Plus, you’ll likely get a device powered by this chip at a lower price than one powered by Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. That makes it a sweet deal for those looking for a high-performance device at an affordable price. For the absolute best of the two, the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 is clearly the better choice.

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Xiaomi’s HyperOS 3 rollout began in October 2025 and has been gradually expanding to a long list of eligible devices. The update is now available on dozens of its devices, and only a few models are pending the HyperOS 3 upgrade. It appears Xiaomi won’t take long to wrap it up, as it has already begun the rollout for the last batch of eligible devices.

Here’s a list of Xiaomi, Redmi, and POCO devices that are still waiting for the HyperOS 3 update, as shared by Xiaomi Time:

• Xiaomi 13T
• Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G
• Redmi 14R
• Redmi 15 (LTE & 5G)
• Redmi 15C (LTE & 5G)
• Redmi A4
• POCO C85 (LTE & 4G)
• POCO C75 5G
• POCO M7 5G
• POCO M7 Plus
• Redmi Pad Pro
• POCO Pad

While some of these devices may have started receiving beta builds in select regions, the stable release has yet to appear. However, we expect the rollout to be completed by the end of February, as the HyperOS 3.1 release is also around the corner.

Xiaomi has already completed the first batch of the HyperOS 3.1 beta release and has recently opened the second batch. So, the development is happening at a rapid pace, and therefore, we’re expecting the stable rollout to begin as soon as next month. Check the list of Xiaomi devices receiving the latest beta update here.

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Samsung has been working on One UI 8.5 for the past few months. It’s still based on Android 16 but uses a newer QPR2 development build, allowing Samsung to include deeper system-level features that weren’t available in the original Android 16 release for One UI 8.0.

One UI 8.5 has been available to select Galaxy devices as a beta release for quite some time now, and it’s inching closer to its stable release. And if you think it would be a minor upgrade, you’re getting it all wrong. There are a host of exciting upgrades and many new features, making the new software more customizable, visually appealing, and more secure.

In this post, we’ll tell you whether your Samsung Galaxy is eligible for the One UI 8.5 update and when you can expect it to roll out.

Is your Samsung device eligible for the One UI 8.5 update?

While the official list is yet to arrive, it’s safe to assume that all Samsung devices that have received the One UI 8.0 update or launched with One UI 8.0 should be upgraded to One UI 8.5, since both software are based on Android 16.

• Galaxy S series: Galaxy S25, S25+, S25 Ultra, S25 FE, S25 Edge, S24, S24+, S24 Ultra, S24 FE, S23, S23+, S23 Ultra, S23 FE, S22, S22+, S22 Ultra, S21 FE
• Galaxy Z series: Galaxy Z TriFold, Z Fold 7, Z Flip 7, Z Fold SE, Z Fold 6, Z Flip 6, Z Fold 5, Z Flip 5, Z Fold 4, Z Flip 4
• Galaxy Tab series: Galaxy Tab S10+, Tab S10 Ultra, Tab S10 Lite, Tab S10 FE, Tab S10 FE+, Tab S9, Tab S9+, Tab S9 Ultra, Tab S9 FE, S9 FE+, Tab S8, Tab S8+, Tab S8 Ultra, Tab S6 Lite (2024), Tab A11, Tab A11+, Tab A9, Tab A9+, Tab Active 5, Tab Active 5 Pro
• Galaxy A series: Galaxy A73, A56, A55, A54, A53, A36, A35, A34, A33, A26, A25, A24, A17 (LTE & 5G), A16 (LTE & 5G), A15 (LTE & 5G), A07 (LTE & 5G), A06 (LTE & 5G)
• Galaxy F series: F56, F55, F54, F36, F34, F17, F16, F15, F07, F06
• Galaxy M series: Galaxy M56, M55, M55s, M54, M53, M36, M34, M33, M17, M16, M15, M07, M06
• Galaxy XCover series: Galaxy XCover 7, XCover 7 Pro

If your Samsung Galaxy is on the list, it should receive the One UI 8.5 update. But we’d still recommend checking the official announcement for the final confirmation. We’ll post the official list on this website as soon as it’s announced. So, stay tuned.

When will Samsung roll out the One UI 8.5 update?

Samsung will release One UI 8.5 with the Galaxy S26 series, which is set to launch in late February. The latest Galaxy flagships will go on sale starting early March. A few weeks after that, Samsung will begin rolling out older Galaxy devices.

While the exact date of the One UI 8.5 rollout is yet to be announced, reports suggest it could begin towards the end of April.

Meanwhile, Galaxy S25, S25 Plus, and S25 Ultra users are already getting an early taste of One UI 8.5 via the beta program. The first beta build was released in early December, and then a few more beta builds were released at regular intervals.

Unfortunately, Samsung hasn’t expanded the beta program beyond the S25 series, and it doesn’t appear to be changing soon. That means other Galaxy devices may receive the stable build directly. Premium devices such as the Galaxy S25, Galaxy Z Fold 7, and Galaxy Z Flip 7 are likely to be among the first phones to receive the stable update. Then, it will expand to other high-end devices, followed by mid-range and cheaper models.

We’ll continue to update you with the latest developments around One UI 8.5 in the Samsung section on this website. Remember to visit that regularly. Also, join our Telegram channel to get instant notifications about the breaking news and software rollouts.

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Xiaomi has finally started rolling out the much-awaited HyperOS 3 update for the Xiaomi 14 Civi users, while the regular Xiaomi 14 models received it a month ago. Anyway, the update is finally here for Xiaomi 14 Civi, and it brings loads of exciting stuff, including a bundle of new features and dozens of improvements.

The HyperOS 3 update, based on Android 16, is initially rolling out in India with the firmware version 3.0.4.0.WNJINXM. It’s a massive update package with a download size of about 6.3GB. So, it’s best to download it over a stable Wi-Fi connection.

Since Xiaomi rolls out updates in batches, it may take a few days for all users to receive them. If you’re rocking a Xiaomi 14 Civi, check for available updates manually by navigating to Settings > About phone, then tapping the HyperOS logo. To ensure a smooth upgrade to HyperOS 3, ensure that the device has sufficient space on the internal storage and it’s charged to at least 50%. You can back up important data for added safety.

After upgrading to HyperOS 3.0, you’ll have plenty to explore and play with, including a new HyperIsland, which lets you monitor live activities without opening the app. The updated lock screen now includes AI Cinematic Lock Screen, AI Dynamic Wallpapers, and more new features, allowing greater customization for a more personalized, dynamic lock screen experience.

HyperOS 3 also focuses on AI, with new features such as AI Writing, AI Speech Recognition, AI Search, and AI Translate. The software now features Gemini integration for a more useful software experience. Additionally, Xiaomi has made over 100 improvements to HyperOS 3 to deliver a faster, smoother experience.

The company is also working on HyperOS 3.1, which would still be based on Android 16, and is expected to bring useful upgrades to the software. It has already started recruiting people for the beta program. Unfortunately, the Xiaomi 14 Civi is not on the beta list, but it should receive the update once the stable rollout begins.

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