MediaTek Announces the MT6795, a 64-bit True Octa-core With LTE and 2K Display Support

MediaTek, a leader in mobile processors in international markets, is looking to take on the likes of Qualcomm with its newest introduction, the MT6795.

The MT6795 features an almost jaw-dropping list of specifications, but for us Americans who have been spoiled by NVIDIA’s Tegra lineup and Qualcomm’s Snapdragon family of SoCs, the MT6795’s spec list might almost seem dated. For the jaded among us, don’t worry, there is plenty to be excited about.

MediaTek is marketing the silicon as a way to “empower high-end device makers to leap into the Android 64-bit era.” 

With all of that said, let’s talk specs. The MT6795 is an Octa-core chip featuring LTE support, dual-channel LPDDR3 memory clocked at 933MHz, 2K display support, 120Hz display support, MediaTek’s CorePilot technology which enables all eight cores to operate at full power simultaneously, and has capability to create and playback 480FPS 1080p Full HD super-slow motion videos.

Even better, MediaTek announced that MT6795-powered superphones will be commercially available by the end of 2014. We will be on the lookout for those.

With Qualcomm’s new line of Snapdragon chips and NVIDIA’s Tegra K1 processor, we as Android lovers are becoming very spoiled in the mobile processor side of things.

Full press release below.

MediaTek Launches 64-bit True Octa-core™ LTE Smartphone SoC with World’s First 2K Display Support

A top-of-the-line chipset packed with premium multimedia features designed for flagship Android™ Devices

TAIWAN, Hsinchu – July 15, 2014 – MediaTek today announced MT6795, the 64-bit True Octa-core™ LTE smartphone System on Chip (SoC) with the world’s first 2K display support. This is MediaTek’s flagship smartphone SoC designed to empower high-end device makers to leap into the Android™ 64-bit era.

The MT6795 is currently set to be the first 64-bit, LTE, True Octa-core SoC targeting the premium segment, with speed of up to 2.2GHz, to hit the market. The SoC features MediaTek’s CorePilot™
technology providing world-class multi-processor performance and thermal control, as well as dual-channel LPDDR3 clocked at 933MHz for top-end memory bandwidth in a smartphone.

The high-performance SoC also satisfies the multimedia requirements of even the most demanding users, featuring multimedia subsystems that support many technologies never before possible or seen in a smartphone, including support for 120Hz displays and the capability to create and playback 480 frames per second (fps) 1080p Full HD Super-Slow Motion videos.

With the launch of MT6795, MediaTek is accelerating the global transition to LTE and creating opportunities for device makers to gain first-mover advantage with top-of-the-line devices in the 64-bit Android device market. Coupled with 4G LTE support, MT6795 completes MediaTek’s 64-bit LTE SoC product portfolio: MT6795 for power users, MT6752 for mainstream users and MT6732 for entry level users. This extensive portfolio allows everyone to embrace the improved speed from 4G LTE and parallel computing capability from CorePilot and 64-bit processors.

Key features of MT6795

• 64-bit True Octa-core LTE SoC with clock speed up to 2.2GHz
• MediaTek CorePilot unlocks the full power of all eight cores
• Dual-channel LPDDR3 memory clocked at 933MHz
• 2K on device display (2560×1600)
• 120Hz mobile display with Response Time Enhancement Technology and MediaTek ClearMotion™
• 480fps 1080p Full HD Super-Slow Motion video feature
• Integrated, low-power hardware support for H.265 Ultra HD (4K2K) video record & playback, Ultra HD video playback support for H.264 & VP9, as well as for graphics-intensive games and apps
• Support for Rel. 9, Category 4 FDD and TDD LTE (150Mbps/50Mbps), as well as modems for 2G/3G networks
• Support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac/Bluetooth®/FM/GPS/Glonass/Beidou/ANT+
• Multi-mode wireless charging supported by MediaTek’s companion multi-mode wireless power receiver IC

“MediaTek has once again demonstrated leading engineering capabilities by delivering breakthrough technology and time-to-market advantage that enable limitless opportunities for our partners and end users, while setting the bar even higher for our competition,” said Jeffrey Ju, General Manager of the MediaTek Smartphone Business Unit. “With a complete and inclusive 64-bit LTE SoC product portfolio, we are firmly on track to lead the industry in delivering premium mobile user experiences for years to come.”

MT6795-powered devices will be commercially available by the end of 2014.