The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here’s Why

Aiman Maulana
By Aiman Maulana 5 Min Read

For years, MediaTek has faced an uphill battle in earning consumer trust against its main rival, Qualcomm and their Snapdragon chips. However, those days of dismissing MediaTek as “hot and slow garbage” are long gone. The Dimensity 9300+, powering the Xiaomi 14T Pro, is a testament to how far MediaTek has come, offering cutting-edge technology, improved AI capabilities, and robust performance that rivals—and sometimes outpaces—Snapdragon’s latest offerings.

A Boosted Performance That Delivers

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The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why

The Dimensity 9300+ is an upgraded version of the Dimensity 9300, with enhanced clock speeds and an improved AI Processing Unit (APU). At its core, it features an all-big core CPU architecture, spearheaded by a Cortex-X4 prime core clocked at 3.4GHz—an improvement over its predecessor’s 3.25GHz. For comparison, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 clocks its Cortex-X4 at 3.3GHz, putting MediaTek ahead in raw single-core speed.

Here’s a breakdown of the CPU setup:

  • 1x Cortex-X4 Prime Core @ 3.4GHz
  • 3x Cortex-X4 Big Cores @ 2.85GHz
  • 4x Cortex-A720 Efficiency Cores @ 2.0GHz
The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why
The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why
The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why
The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why
The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why
The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why
The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why
The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why

This configuration ensures that the Dimensity 9300+ delivers fast, consistent performance without relying on less powerful “little cores,” a notable departure from traditional CPU architectures. We’re not trying to hype up some fluff either as we’ve reviewed both the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14T Pro, both of which are running on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and Dimensity 9300+ respectively, and the data we obtained is quite fascinating.

From the benchmark data you see above, the Xiaomi 14T Pro managed to beat the Xiaomi 14 in half of them but regardless, the difference isn’t worlds apart and the only thing that the Dimensity chip is lacking is GPU strength, hence the lower scores in 3DMark, but even then, it still performs well enough. Keep in mind that the Xiaomi 14 is retailing from RM3,499 while the Xiaomi 14T Pro is retailing from RM2,599, which is almost an RM1,000 difference for something that performs at a similar level.

Superior AI and Gaming Capabilities

MediaTek’s APU 790 introduces a 10% boost in AI performance, leveraging its NeuroPilot Speculative Decode Acceleration technology to handle complex AI tasks with ease. It supports large language models (LLMs) with up to 7 billion parameters at an impressive 22 tokens per second, enabling advanced on-device AI experiences, such as natural language processing and predictive suggestions.

The chip is also optimized for gaming with MediaTek Adaptive Gaming Technology (MAGT), improving power efficiency in supported titles, and Network Observation System (NOS), which optimizes Wi-Fi and cellular connections to reduce lag while saving up to 10% power. Gamers will also appreciate its Arm Immortalis-G720 GPU, which supports hardware-accelerated ray tracing for immersive visuals.

Matching Snapdragon in Connectivity and Imaging

In terms of connectivity, the Dimensity 9300+ supports:

  • Wi-Fi 7 with speeds up to 6.5Gbps.
  • Sub-6GHz/mmWave 5G delivering up to 7.9Gbps.

While its 18-bit ISP supports cameras up to 320MP, its 8K video recording at 30fps ensures high-quality video capture, matching or exceeding the capabilities of competing chipsets.

Breaking the Cycle of MediaTek Myths

The main argument against MediaTek has long been app optimization, but this is a self-reinforcing cycle:

  • Fewer companies use MediaTek because consumers prefer Snapdragon.
  • Consumers prefer Snapdragon because apps are optimized for it.
  • Apps aren’t optimized for MediaTek because fewer companies use it.

With flagship-grade chips like the Dimensity 9300+, MediaTek is actively breaking this cycle. As more OEMs adopt MediaTek processors in the future like with the newer Dimensity 9400, developers will have more incentive to optimize their apps for them. This shift is already happening with brands like Xiaomi leading the charge.

Conclusion

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The Dimensity 9300+ Gave Xiaomi 14T Pro Immense Value, And Here's Why

The Dimensity 9300+, paired with the Xiaomi 14T Pro, is proof that MediaTek is no longer a secondary choice. It offers excellent performance, exceptional AI capabilities, and enhanced gaming features, rivaling even Qualcomm’s top-tier offerings. As we pointed out earlier, the Xiaomi 14T Pro itself provides an insane amount of value given its starting price of RM2,599. As consumer perceptions shift, it’s clear that MediaTek is here to stay—and it’s only getting better.

If you’ve been hesitant about MediaTek in the past, now is the time to reconsider. The Dimensity 9300+ isn’t just great for the Xiaomi 14T Pro—it’s great, period.

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