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MediaTek launches new mobile chip using TSMC's most advanced technology
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Fusion42 · 15 September 2026 · Fusion42 review
MediaTek has launched the Dimensity 9600 Pro, its first smartphone chip manufactured with TSMC's 2-nanometre process, targeting premium phones with enhanced AI processing capabilities. The company also unveiled the Dimensity 9600M on TSMC's 3-nanometre process for flagship smartphones, signalling an effort to rival Qualcomm in higher-margin segments and expand in AI hardware markets.
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Mobile chip founders must prepare for rising costs linked to advanced node manufacturing and AI-driven features, as MediaTek pushes into premium device segments with TSMC's leading technology. This opens a window to pitch high-end AI capabilities while managing supply chain premium pricing pressures.
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