MediaTek Set to Disrupt US High-End Smartphone Market with Upcoming Premium Offering

Taiwan, Province of China[a]
Device could be a foldable phone from OnePlus or Motorola
Expected to challenge Qualcomm's dominance in US high-end smartphone market
MediaTek to launch first high-end smartphone in US market later this year
Powered by MediaTek's Dimensity 9300 or 9400 chipset
MediaTek Set to Disrupt US High-End Smartphone Market with Upcoming Premium Offering

In a significant development for the US smartphone market, MediaTek, a leading chipmaker, has confirmed that it will launch a high-end smartphone powered by its chipset in the country later this year. This marks the first time that MediaTek's premium segment offering will be available to consumers in the US.

MediaTek's dominance in the global smartphone market is undeniable, with its chips powering a vast array of mid-range and even some flagship devices overseas. However, when it comes to high-end offerings in the US market, Qualcomm's Snapdragon chipsets have been the go-to choice for major OEMs such as Samsung, Google, and OnePlus.

The upcoming MediaTek-powered premium smartphone is expected to challenge this status quo. While details about the device are scarce at present, industry insiders suggest that it could be a foldable phone from OnePlus or Motorola. The Dimensity 9300 or its successor, the Dimensity 9400, are strong contenders for powering this new offering.

The announcement comes as a welcome change for consumers who have long been clamoring for more competition in the US smartphone market. With MediaTek's reputation for delivering powerful and efficient chipsets, this new device is poised to offer an attractive alternative to high-end smartphones from established players.

Stay tuned as we bring you more updates on this exciting development.


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Confidence

85%

Doubts
  • Exact name of the device is unknown
  • No official confirmation on which OEM will release the device

Sources

99%

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High-end MediaTek-powered smartphone to land in the US for the first time this year

GSMarena - Mobile Devices and Technology News Unknown Vlad Friday, 03 May 2024 13:43
  • Unique Points
    • The first high-end smartphone powered by a MediaTek SoC will be launched in the US later this year.
    • MediaTek revealed this information during its Analyst Day.
  • Accuracy
    • ]The first high-end smartphone powered by a MediaTek SoC will be launched in the US later this year.[
    • MediaTek is typically known for powering cheaper devices in the US market.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

MediaTek will finally power a ‘premium’ Android phone in the US this year

9to5Google Ben Schoon Thursday, 02 May 2024 16:46
  • Unique Points
    • MediaTek will power a 'premium' Android phone in the US market this year
    • A premium segment Android smartphone with a MediaTek chip will launch in the US later this year
    • MediaTek is typically known for powering cheaper devices in the US market
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (95%)
    The author makes several statements in this article that are not fallacious. However, there is one instance of an appeal to authority when the author states 'MediaTek powers more Android phones in the US than Qualcomm does.' This statement implies that because MediaTek powers more Android phones in the US than Qualcomm, it is a superior chipmaker. While this may be true based on market share, it does not necessarily mean that MediaTek chips are better than Qualcomm chips. Therefore, I am deducting 5 points from the score.
    • MediaTek powers more Android phones in the US than Qualcomm does.
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

99%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

A MediaTek-powered premium phone is coming to the US, and we have a hunch about what it could be

Android Authority Thursday, 02 May 2024 19:37
  • Unique Points
    • MediaTek will power a 'premium segment' phone in the US this year
    • OnePlus is a strong contender for the company producing this phone
    • MediaTek’s flagship Dimensity 9300 chipset could be used in the upcoming OnePlus phone
  • Accuracy
    No Contradictions at Time Of Publication
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (0%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

97%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

High-end MediaTek SoC-powered smartphone confirmed for a US launch later this year

Notebookcheck Anil Ganti, Friday, 03 May 2024 13:45
  • Unique Points
    • A US-bound smartphone will be powered by a high-end MediaTek Dimensity SoC later this year.
    • MediaTek has not significantly penetrated the US market for high-end smartphones.
  • Accuracy
    • OnePlus, Nokia/HMD Global, and Motorola are the only OEMs that launch high-end smartphones in the US market.
    • The most likely MediaTek SoC for this device is the Dimensity 9400.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication

98%

The overall score is a weighted number that takes into account conflict of interest, bias, deception and other practices that undermine the credibility of the source. It is calculated as:
(Site Conflicts Of Interest + Author Conflicts Of Interest) / 2.0 * 0.2 + ArticleBiasScore * 0.20 + UniquePointsScore * 0.05 + DeceptionScore * 0.20 + ReadabilityScore * 0.05 + FallacyScore * 0.20

A score that takes into consideration the content for flow, interruptions with ads, and overt search engine optimization techniques that makes the content hard to understand

Premium smartphone with MediaTek's flagship SoCs coming to the US

Android Headlines Prateek Pandey Wednesday, 01 May 2024 00:00
  • Unique Points
    • MediaTek is reportedly bringing a premium smartphone to the US soon.
    • MediaTek confirmed it will bring its high-end SoCs to a device at an ongoing conference.
    • Premium smartphones with MediaTek processors launched overseas are less expensive than those with Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.
  • Accuracy
    • MediaTek powers the majority of budget Android smartphones in the US.
    • The company has not made significant progress in the premium smartphone segment in the US, where Qualcomm’s Snapdragon chipsets dominate.
    • Premium smartphones usually use Qualcomm’s Snapdragon processors, such as those in the Galaxy S24 series and OnePlus 12.
    • MediaTek’s flagship SoC, Dimensity 9300, performed well in GeekBench 6 tests with scores similar to Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered devices.
    • OnePlus may be the brand partnering with MediaTek to debut its high-end SoC in the US.
  • Deception (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Fallacies (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Bias (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Site Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication
  • Author Conflicts Of Interest (100%)
    None Found At Time Of Publication