Flagship MediaTek Dimensity 9000 and FiLogic RZ600 chipsets are looking impressive, but they may have a hard time breaking into the U.S.

MediaTek wants a piece of the flagship pie and the Dimensity 9000 will kickstart its foray into higher-end smartphones. However, Samsung and Apple will indubitably be a major barrier in the flagship smartphone market especially in the US where channels are dominated by carriers.