MediaTek launcheS 64-biT octa-corE processoR

Mobile chip manufacturer MediaTek just announced the MT6753, a 64-bit octa-core System on Chip targeted at bringing 64 bit architecture to the mid range smartphone segment and other Android devices market. It offers support for WorldMode modem and advanced 4G LTE features.

The SoC consists of eight cores of up to 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit processors with MediaTek's CorePilot multi-processor technology and a Mali - T720 GPU with support for the Open GL ES 3.0 and Open CL 1.2 APIs to handle graphics intensive programs, UI demands and gaming. The MT6753 has a low operating power consumption in order to prolong battery life.

The MT6753 supports display resolutions up to 1080p with MediaTek's MiraVision technology and can play and record 30fps, 1080p video. The processor can support upto 16MP cameras with picture in picture as well as Video in Video modes.

Rounding off the features are the network enhancements. According to Jeffrey Ju , Senior Vice President at MediaTek, "The launch of the MT6753 demonstrates MediaTek's desire to offer more power and choice to our 4G LTE product line".

With Integrated 4G LTE WorldModeModem & RF Rel. 9, Category 4 FDD and TDD LTE (150 Mb/s downlink, 50 Mb/s uplink) 3GPP Rel. 8, DC-HSPA+ (42 Mb/s downlink, 11 Mb/s uplink), TD-SCDMA and EDGE are supported for legacy 2G/3G networks, CDMA2000 1x/EVDO Rev. A, Comprehensive RF support (B1 to B41) and the ability to mix multiple low-, mid-, and high bands for a global roaming solutions. It also comes with dual-band Wi-Fi and Bluetooth 4.0 support.

The first MediaTek MT6753 processor equipped smartphones would be available in Q2 2015.