Why use older high-end chips? These new SoCs could power affordable flagships

We’ve seen a host of affordable flagship-level smartphones in the last couple of years, using previous-generation Snapdragon flagship silicon to achieve this price point. These devices include the Poco F3, OnePlus 9R, and Realme GT 2.

Now, Mediatek has announced the Dimensity 8000 and Dimensity 8100, with the company calling it a “little brother” to the Dimensity 9000 flagship SoC. In fact, Mediatek told Android Authority that the chipsets take aim at the Snapdragon 888 and Snapdragon 870, saying that the processors deliver performance that’s more in line with the Snapdragon 888.