October 20, 2024

MediaTek Dimensity 9400 in depth, Vivo X200 series, Android 15, Apple iPad mini, Amazon Kindle Colorsoft, and more with Finbarr Moynihan and Ben Schoon

1 hour 12 minutes

This is episode 397 of the Mobile Tech Podcast with guests Finbarr Moynihan (MediaTek) and Ben Schoon (9to5Google) -- brought to you by MediaTek. This episode comes in two parts. First, we dive into MediaTek's powerful new Dimensity 9400 flagship SoC. Second (18:56), we discuss Vivo's new X200 series flagship, Android 15's rollout, Apple's latest iPad mini, and Amazon's refreshed Kindles. Finally, we cover news, leaks, and rumors from Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, Nothing, and Samsung.

Episode Links

- Support the podcast on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/tnkgrl
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- MediaTek: http://www.poweredbymediatek.com/ (sponsor)
- MediaTek Dimensity 9400: https://www.mediatek.com/products/smartphones/mediatek-dimensity-9400
- Finbarr Moynihan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/finbarr-moynihan-b653b51/
- Ben Schoon: https://twitter.com/NexusBen
- Vivo X200 Pro and Pro mini: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_pro_x200_pro_mini_official_with_big_batteries_dimensity_9400_200mp_telephoto-news-64920.php
- Vivo X200: https://www.gsmarena.com/vivo_x200_unveiled_with_dimensity_9400_zeiss_cameras_and_quadcurved_display-news-64919.php
- Vivo X200 series spec comparison: https://www.gsmarena.com/compare.php3?idPhone1=13433&idPhone2=13434&idPhone3=13410
- Android 15 is rolling out: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/android-15-updates-rolling-out/
- Oppo Quick Capture button: https://www.gsmarena.com/oppo_exec_details_find_x8s_quick_capture_button-news-64886.php
- Oppo ColorOS 15: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/oppo-coloros-15-android-15-preview-video/
- OnePlus 13 design leaks: https://www.gsmarena.com/take_a_look_at_the_oneplus_13_in_all_its_glory-news-64975.php
- Android 15 coming to OnePlus phones: https://9to5google.com/2024/10/17/oneplus-android-15-update-release-date/
- Realme GT7 Pro coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/realme_gt7_pro_gets_unboxed_underwater_just_as_reservations_start-news-64974.php
- Nothing Phone (2a) Community Edition coming Oct 30: https://www.gsmarena.com/nothing_phone_2a_community_edition_launch_date-news-64945.php
- Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Special Edition coming soon: https://www.gsmarena.com/samsung_will_bring_galaxy_z_fold_special_edition_with_a_smaller_crease-news-64918.php
- Apple iPad mini (7th gen): https://9to5mac.com/2024/10/15/apple-announces-new-ipad-mini/
- New Amazon Kindles: https://www.theverge.com/2024/10/16/24271603/kindle-2024-colorsoft-scribe-paperwhite-specs-price-date