Samsung could power its upcoming flagship Android tablet with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset, based on findings from a recent APK analysis. Strings within a Samsung system application reference an unannounced device running this cutting-edge MediaTek processor. Although the code avoids naming the tablet explicitly, it strongly hints at the Galaxy Tab S12 series, aligning with Samsung's growing preference for MediaTek silicon in high-end slates.

Samsung May Use Dimensity 9500 in Galaxy Tab S12

Android Authority's analysis uncovered mentions of the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 in Samsung's AI Core application, listed by its codename MT6993.

The application also details various on-device AI capabilities tied to the processor, such as AI-created wallpapers, photo expansion, generative edits, and image harmonization. This final tool fine-tunes lighting, hues, and contrast to seamlessly integrate modifications into surroundings.

No particular product is specified in the code. Yet, given Samsung's deployment of MediaTek's top-tier chips in the Galaxy Tab S10 and S11 lines, the Tab S12 emerges as the prime suspect for introducing the Dimensity 9500.

This move represents Samsung's departure from longstanding dependence on Qualcomm Snapdragon chips for premium tablets. Sticking with the Dimensity 9500 for a third straight generation would reinforce this trend. Benchmarks reveal the chip lags behind the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 in raw CPU speed, and certain niche applications like sophisticated emulators favor Snapdragon platforms.

Nevertheless, the Dimensity 9500 shines in gaming benchmarks with higher frame rates and cooler operation under prolonged stress - ideal attributes for demanding tablet scenarios. Keep in mind Samsung has yet to verify these leaks, and APK discoveries often evolve prior to launch.