Recently, Gionee released an upgraded version of the Gionee V188 called the Gionee V188S. Unexpectedly, this phone is being sold at the same price as the original, 1499 RMB (244.76 USD).

So, what is the difference between the two? The original version has support for a single SIM card while this version has support for dual-SIM and dual-standby. This phone has support for TD-LTE (China Mobile 4G), TD-SCDMA, and GSM.

Another interesting feature about the Gionee V188S is its battery. It uses a 5200mAh Samsung battery and can be charged via OTG. Although the rear cover can be taken off, the battery cannot be changed.

As for its other specs, the Gionee V188S has the MT6582 and MT6290 chips, 1G RAM, 8G ROM (can be expanded to 128G), a 5-inch 720p OGS screen, and a 2mp/8mp dual-camera. Its OS is the Android 4.4-based Amigo, and it has support for an e-compass and Hotknot.

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On October 28, Hasee released their first 4G smartphone, the Hasee X55. This phone sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen and 5mp/14mp dual-camera, uses an MTK octa-core LTE processor (MT6592+MT6390), has 2G RAM and 16G ROM, is powered by a 3000mAh battery, and runs on the kitkat OS.

Related: Price at RMB1999($325)! World’s first Wechat phone from Hasee

This phone is said to sport an aluminium-titanium mid-frame which is better than stainless steel and aluminium-magnesium. It is harder and more scratch-resistant the latter two. Its case follows a panda design (black front and white back).

The Hasee X55 goes on sale after the National Holiday break and costs 999 RMB (162.71 USD).

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In recent days, more information has been revealed about Shenzhou’s 4G cellphone, the Shenzhou X55. Other than its specs, information has been revealed about the material used to make this phone’s mid-frame. It was revealed that the X55 will sport a mid-frame made of an aluminum-titanium alloy.

According to the Baidu Encyclopedia entry on this metal, an aluminum-titanium alloy is a very strong metal with high quality. It is also easy to color on and even lighter than stainless steel. However, this metal is not very popular and is very expensive. By using this metal, Shenzhou intends to defeat the Mi 4 and MX4 in terms of material.

Related: The Shenzhou HL8015506, Shenzhou’s first 4G phone, receives MIIT authentication, has 5.5-inch screen and 2GB RAM

Many snapshots have already been posted online as well as information on its specs. The front is black while the back is white. It might be available in many colors. It might sport a 5.5-inch display screen and a 14mp HD camera, use the MT6592/MT6290 dual-LTE chipset, and have 2G RAM and 16G ROM.

This will probably be launched in October.

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On September 25, the first batch of ZOPO Mini Hei 3 will go on sale. Reports posted by ZOPO show that nearly 130,000 people have already pre-ordered this phone in the company’s official website. Those who pre-ordered can buy the phone for 999 RMB. After the first batch of phones are sold, it will cost 1199 RMB (195.43 USD).

The first version of the Zopo Mini Hei 3 that will be released is the Popular Version which has weaker specs than the ZOPO Mini Hei 2 but supports 4G internet. The Mini Hei 3 uses the MT6592M and MT6290 dual-processor and supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM networks. It also supports dual-SIM making. Not many 4G devices support this.

The Mini Hei 3 sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen and a 5mp/14mp dual-camera, has 2G RAM and 16GB ROM, is powered by a 2700mAh battery, and supports a gyroscope, electric compass, Hall switch, OTG, and Wifi Display. Its OS is based on the Android 4.42.

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It has been that the PIPO H3 will be the first 4G tablet to use a processor from MTK. This tablet uses the 1.7Ghz MTK6592 octa-core chipset. Since it supports 4G internet, then, this tablet must use a combination of the MT6592 and MT6290 processors.

Some of the H3’s specifications were also revealed as well. It sports a 10.1-inch screen with 1920 x 1200 resolution. Its main camera is also pretty powerful as PIPO plans to put a 13mp camera on the back.

This rendering of the H3 shows that it has a similar design to the T9. The back still follows a three-level design, but the H3 does not have round ends. There is also a detachable panel on the left side of the main camera. From the tabs on the pan, it looks like the H3 may support dual-SIM cards and memory cards.

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TCL amazed audiences at the IFA Conference with the Hero 2. This new device retains many of the things that made the Hero N3 great—high screen-to-body ratio, big screen, etc. It is one TCL’s heavy-hitters during the second half of the year.

The Hero 2 supports LTE networks. Its processor is the 2GHz MT6592T octa-core chipset. It also uses the MT6290 LTE Modem. In addition, it has 2GB RAM and sports a 6-inch display screen and 13mp camera.

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After more than half a year since its last release, Callbar Mobile has released its first 4G cellphone, the Callbar T58, which went on sale today. Those interested can buy them in Callbar’s official online store and it looks cheaper than previously reported.

The quoted price of the Callbar T58 in its official online store is 480 RMB. According to the website where it can be purchased, there is a white edition. Those who pre-order this version can also get an 8GB RAM card and battery. It formally ships to stores on September 22.

The T58 uses the MT6582 and MT6290 processors, supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM, and uses single SIM. It also sports a 4.5-inch FWVGA display screen and 2mp camera. It also has 512MB RAM and 4GB ROM as well as a 1950mAh battery. Its OS is the Android 4.42. It also has a gravitational sensor.

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Now that Coolpad has officially launched the Dashen F2, let’s see what kind of cellphone it is. This 999 RMB (162.84 USD) 4G cellphone uses the MT6592 and MT6290 chipsets. It also has 2GB DDR3 RAM and 16GB ROM. It has a great specs that fit its price.

The Coolpad Dashen F2 sports a 13mp main camera that does not stand out due to the phone’s 8.8mm thickness. Its camera is a Sony CMOS camera with f/2.0 aperture, that has a focal length of 28mm at most and 3.9mm focal distance at the nearest.

The Coolpad Dashen F2’s front camera is a 5mp second-gen BSI camera with a 22mm wide angle. It also supports beauty enhancement.

Like the Dashen F1, the USB port is located at the bottom of the phone while the earphone jack is located at the top.

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Most of the important information regarding Pioneer Mobile’s newest phone have already been “leaked” at Suning. The Pioneer K88L, which will come out on September 15, will sport a 5.5-inch screen like the K68W. It will also be Pioneer’s first 4G smartphone.

The Pioneer K88L’s selling point is its internet specs. Its processor is the MT6592 octa-core chipset (cortex-A7, 1.7Ghz). It also uses the MT6290 baseband. Pioneer also revealed that this phone could also support five mode and 13 frequencies, and is compatible with China Mobile TD-LTE 4G internet and China Unicom TD-LTE/FDD-LTE. In other words, it supports dual-4G. It also supports China Unicom/China Mobile 3G as well as GSM internet. Unfortunately, it only supports one dual-frequency SIM. This phone is also Pioneer’s first NFC-supported phone, which allows the user to transfer information to nearby phones.

Regarding its other specs, the Pioneer K88L sports a 5.5-inch HD screen (1280 x 720), has 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, a 2500mAh battery, and a 5mp/13mp dual-camera. Its OS is the Android 4.4-based Lewa OS. It also supports Dolby Audio.

The Pioneer K88L costs 1799 RMB.

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The iSuper series is Doov’s line of fashion-oriented phones targeted at women. It has already released two phones, and the next one is coming soon.

The iSuper S3’s design is completely different from the S2. Its edges are more curved and it has a more flat surface. Photos show that it has a narrow screen frame and that its SIM card slot is located on the side.

Its camera specs are the S3’s main selling point. It sports an 8mp front camera with a sensor from Sony and dual-flashlights. Its main camera also has 8mp. It also uses Doov’s Cam 2.0 software which lets the user take photos and do beauty enhancement by voice command.

Of course, the iSUper S3 is also a 4G phone that supports LTE internet. It uses the MT6582 and MT6290 and supports TD-LTE China Mobile 4G, TD-SCDMA, and GSM. It also sports a 5.3-inch 720p Sony screen and has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM. It is also powered by a 2460mAh battery and uses the Android 4.42.

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Recently, ASUS formally released its first 4G cellphone to use a chipset from MTK. The ASUS T45 can be bought online at T-mall for 699 RMB.

The T45’s design is similar to the ZenFone’s. There are black, white, red, and yellow versions but only the black version is on sale right now.

The T45’s camera specs are not that great with a .3mp front camera and 5mp rear camera. You can take photos using voice recognition and it also supports smile shutter and panoramic shots. The screen is just what you would expect from an entry-level phone. It sports a 4.5-inch 854 x 480 TFT display screen and has 512M RAM and 4G ROM. It is also powered by a 1750mAh battery and its OS is the kitkat. Its chipset is the MT6582M processor which, along with the MT6290, supports China Mobile 4G/3G and GSM.

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The China Mobile 4G edition of the Golden Warrior A8 has the model number, “A808T.” Now, another version of this phone has been revealed. Its model number is the Lenovo A808t-i.

Information about the A808t-i in the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology’s website shows that its basic specs are the same as the A808T. They both use a 1.7GHz octa-core chipset that supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM internet. It should be a combination of the MT6592 and MT6290. Other similarities include its use of a 5-inch 720p screen, 2G RAM, 16GB ROM, and 5mp/13mp camera. Its OS is still the Android 4.42.

So, what is the difference between the A808t-i and the A8080T? Perhaps there are some new upgrades in the A808t-i that they have not yet announced like its use of a dual-SIM card. Let’s wait and see.

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BIRD’s latest release is the 4G L108 phone which has just gone on sale.

The Bird L108’s design is not that different from many devices with round, curvy shapes. This phone stands out more for its colors and adornments. For example, there is a gold plate in the right side.

Like most of Bird’s L phones, the L108 is China Mobile-customized. It supports China Mobile TD-LTE 4G internet (single SIM card). It uses a MT6582+MT6290 dual chipset. Other than that, its specs are just so-so. It sports a 4.5-inch display screen with FWVGA resolution and a 2mp/5mp dual-camera, and has 512Mb RAM and 4Gb ROM. It is powered by a 1750mAh battery and its OS is the Android 4.42. Many will be surprised that a cellphone that costs less than 1000 RMB has a noice-cancelling microphone.

As an entry-level 4G phone, it costs at least 688 RMB.

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On August, Lenovo, together with China Unicom, launched four 4G phones, one of which is targeted at the entry-level market. It is called the Lenovo A606. Like the A806 and A916, the A606 will also use a LTE processor from MTK. Now, it is on sale in China Unicom official stores.

The best thing about the A606 is its internet settings. It uses the MTK6582 (1.3GHz) and MT6290 processors and supports TD-LTE and FDD-LTE 4G internet. It is also compatible with WCDMA and GSM networks. It only has one SIM card slot.

The Lenovo A606 sports a 5-inch IPS display screen with FWVGA resolution. It has 512Mb RAM and 4Gb ROM and also sports a .3/5mp dual-camera. It is powered by a 2000mAh battery and its OS is the Android 4.42-based VIBE UI.

The Lenovo A606 (contract edition) costs about 799 RMB.

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This year Koobee introduced four new flagship series: the MAX series, M series, H series, and the Star series. Based on the information about the first in the Star series, the S1, this line seems to be targeted at the mid- and low-end markets. The newest phone in the Star series is called the Koobee S2 and will soon be sold in the market for 1399 RMB.

Unlike the S1, the S2 does not use HotKnot technology. Instead, it has an infrared sensor and can serve as an infrared controller that users could use to watch TV or turn on the air conditioning.

The Koobee S2 is shaped like the S1 but its rear case is made of leather giving it a different texture than the S1’s. This phone is available in many colors like black, white, blue, and red. Its measurements are 142 x 71.8 x 8.9mm.

A 4G cellphone, the Koobee S2 uses a dual-chip LTE processor (MT6582 + MT6290) that supports TD-LTE (China Mobile 4G), TD-SCDMA and GSM networks. Its other specs are similar to the S1’s. It sports a 5-inch qHD display screen and 2mp/8mp camera, has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM, and is fueled by a 2000mAh battery. Its OS is the Android 4.42-based DIDO OS 4.0. It also supports OTG and an electric compass.

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It has not been too long since Vimoo released the V6 but that has not stopped them from preparing their next release. Recently, they revealed the Vimoo Z5 which looks better than the V6.

The Vimoo Z5 certainly has a better-looking design than the V6. As the photos below show, the front side looks the same as any other cellphone’s but its round “Home” button is definitely more eye-catching. The rear case is covered by hard glass, basically following a double-glass design. Readers can also see that there is a SIM card slot in the middle frame. The rear case is not detachable. It is a pretty slim phone, measuring only 7.5mm.

Like V6, the Vimoo Z5 is also a 4G phone. Its processor is the MTK MT6582 quad-core chipset while its baseband chip is the MT6290. It might use China Mobile (TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA-supported). It sports a 5.5-inch IPS screen with HD resolution and has a 5mp/8mp Sony dual-camera. Its operating system is the Android 4.4.

The Vimoo Z5 is slated to come out in September and will probably be more expensive than the V6 which is 1299 RMB (210.95 USD).

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Like many cellphone brands, BIRD has started aiming for the 4G market. Recently, they revealed their newest 4G phone, the BIRD L600.

The BIRD L600 does not have specs that are as good as the L7 4G phone which, like the L600, also uses China Mobile. The L600 can support TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA and GSM internet, and its processors are the MT6582 (1.3GHz) quad-core processor and the MT6290.

The BIRD L600 sports a 5-inch display screen with qHD resolution (960 x 540) and also has 1GB RAM and 4GB internal memory space. Its cameras are also weaker than the L7’s. Its front-facing camera only has .3mp while the rear-facing camera has 5mp.

As of now, all devices that use 4G chips from MTK use the Android 4.42 OS. The BIRD L600 is no exception and uses the KitKat system. As the photo shows, there is a small hole above the main camera which means that this phone may support dual-microphone noise-cancellation.

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BIRD has officially entered the 4G age with their new super-slim phone, the BIRD L7.

The L7 certainly has a more trendy-looking design than other phones in the L series like the L100 and L101. It is 7.6mm thin making it one of the thinnest phones BIRD has except for the Xiaolong XL (6.5mm). Users can select between a silver or gold frame for the white edition. There is also a black version as well.

The BIRD L7 supports China Mobile 4G internet. It also supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM internet. Its processor is the MT6582 quad-core processor (1.3 GHZ), which is integrated with the MT6290 chip. Its screen specifications are even more amazing with the L7 sporting a 5-inch IPS display screen with HD resolution and is supported by OGS technology. It also sports a 2mp/8mp dual-camera and its operating system is the Android 4.42.

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A phone that recently scored 44785 in the Antutu benchmark test has been revealed to be the Coolpad Dashen F2 (Coolpad 8675-HD). According to the Ministry of Industry and Information Technology, this phone sports a 5.5-inch 720p display screen, is 8.8mm thick, and supports TD-LTE internet.

In addition, the Dashen F2 uses a 1.7GHZ octa-core processor. Regarding this, it will most likely be a combination of the MT6592 and MT6290. It also has built-in 2GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space, and its operating system is the Android 4.4.2 OS. It also sports a 5mp/13mp camera.

According to Coolpad, the Dashen F2 will cost less than 1000 RMB, most likely 888 RMB like the Dashen F1. An insider said that it will be launched at the end of the month.

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Woman’s phone brand, Sugar, announced that they will release a mini version of their 4G phone, the Sugar Macaron.

As the snapshot shows, the design of the Sugar Macaron Mini is still the same. It is available in pink, yellow, green, and many other colors. The metal mid-frame is made of many gemstones.

Obviously, the Sugar Macaron Mini would have weaker specs than the original. It sports a 4.7-inch display screen with a 720p resolution. It only has 1GB RAM and 16GB internal memory space. It still supports LTE internet but also supports TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM. Its processor is still the MTK6582 which is used with the MT6290. It sports a 8mp front-facing Sony camera and its OS is customized from the Android 4.4.

As of now, no price has been revealed although it is unlikely to be cheap.

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ZOPO will soon release two 4G products in the international market, the ZP320 and the ZP520.

The ZP520 has a more stylish design than the ZP320. There is a small hole above the camera which shows that the ZP520 may support a noise-cancelling dual-microphone. It will be available in black and white and its measurements are 154 x 77.7 x 9.9 mm.

The ZP520 has a 5.5-inch display screen with a qHD resolution which is not that high, which probably shows that this could be an entry-level phone. Like the ZP320, the ZP520 uses the MT6582 and MT6290. It also has 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, and a 2mp/8mp dual-camera. It is powered by a 2400 mha battery and its OS is the Android 4.42.

The ZOPO ZP520 has already been officially released in Shanghai where it costs 199 USD.

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The X55’s design is pretty similar to the X7 with its curvy and pointy edges although the former is bigger. Its measurements are 150.9 x 76.6 x 9.5 mm and it is available in brown, white, and blue.

The X55 uses an octa-core LTE processor, the MT6592, and the MT6290. It supports WCDMA, FDD-LTE, and GSM. It sports a 5.5-inch display screen with HD resolution and uses OGS technology. It also has a 5mp/13mp dual HD camera. Its memory is not that great however, having only 1GB RAM and 4GB internal memory space. It runs on a 2500ma battery and its operating system is the Android 4.42.

Like the X7, the Unistar X55 will probably be released overseas first before it gets released in China.

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In a few days, Gionee will release a new 4G phone into the market with the model name, “GN151.”

The GN151’s design is similar to the Fenghua 3 series’. It has round edges and curvy sides. Its measurements are 137.5 x 68.5 x 8.9mm.

One of the good things about the Gionee GN151 is that it uses a combination of the MT6582 quad-core chipset and MT6290 frequency band chip. It also sports a 4.7-inch display screen with FWVGA resolution (854 x 480), 1GB RAM, 8GB ROM, a 2mp/5mp dual-camera, and sensors like an electric compass. It is powered by a 1800ma battery and supports dual-frequency WIFI.

The GN151 also supports LTE internet and uses the Amigo system. It can also support TD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, and GSM. It does not support dual-SIM. The Android 4.4-based Amigo OS offers different kinds of features to take photos with.

The GN151 will be sold in stores at the price of 1199 RMB.

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Not surprisingly, the cell phone market has been focusing more on products that support 4G internet. There have been more LTE-supported phones coming out and killing their 3G counterparts in sales, ushering the 4G era.

ZOPO joins the 4G invasion with their new phone, the ZP320. ZOPO has already lowered its price for the foreign market. The ZP320, right now, cost 199.99 USD.

The ZOPO ZP320’s specs are pretty much what you would find in most phones right now. It uses a combination of the MT6582 quad-core processor and the MT6290. It supports FDD-LTE/WCDMA/GSM and only has one Micro SIM slot. It sports a 5-inch IPS display screen with qHD resolution (960 x 540), and has 1GB RAM and 8GB ROM which can be expanded. It also has a 2mp/8mp dual-camera and is powered by a 2300 ma battery. Like other MTK 4G phones, the ZP320 uses the Android 4.4.2 kitkat OS.

The ZOPO ZP320 is obviously a 4G elementary-level product that’s aimed at the mid and low-end market considering its average specs.

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Bluboo is the latest cell phone manufacturer to join the 4G wave. They recently introduced their new phone, the Blueboo X4, to the world.

The X4 is Bluboo’s first 4G-supported product. It uses a combination of MediaTek’s new MT6582M (quad-core processor with 1.3GHz frequency) and the MT6290. According to official reports, the Bluboo X4 supports TDD-LTE and FDD-LTE 4G internet as well as WCDMA/TD and GSM.

Despite supporting many kinds of internet networks, the X4 is not a high-end phone. It has an IPS display screen that is only 4.5 inches and only has FVGA resolution (854 x 480). Its memory is not that special either. It has 512M RAM and 4GB ROM. It sport a 2mp/5mp dual-camera and its operating system is the new Android 4.42 kitkat.

It’s worth mentioning the Bluboo X4’s design. The frames are split in the middle by a black line. Its measurements are 134.3×65.5×9.6mm.

Like the X2, the X4 should be released overseas first. Whether or not it will be released in China remains to be seen.

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Recently, Lenovo released the new member of its Golden Warrior series, the Golden Warrior A8. It uses MTK’s octa-core LTE solution and will be the first 4G phone to use the MT6592 octa-core processor.

The A8 actually uses both the MT6592 and MT6290. The former is the core AP (processor), while the latter serves as an LTE Modem. Only the China Mobile edition will be released in the market for now. It supports TD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/GSM internet. This phone also sports a 5-inch 720p display screen and has 2GB DDR3 RAM and 16GB internal memory space (eMMC4.5). Lenovo has not announced what battery it will use.

Regarding camera specs, the Golden Warrior A8 uses a third-generation BSI rear-facing camera with 13mp which is covered with a blue glass filter. It comes with a 5P custom lens and supports dual-LED flash. It also has a front-facing camera with 5mp. The phone’s operating system is the VIBE UI2.0 which is based on the Android 4.42 kitkat.

The Golden Warrior A8 is available in many different colors like red, white, and gold. As of now, its price and date of release has not been announced.

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To compete with the Huawei P7, ZTE revealed their newest 4G flagship phone, the Qingyang 2 4G edition. Recently, photos of the new phone were leaked online.

The ZTE Qingyang 2 4G edition almost looks exactly the same as the original. It has a white thin shape. The speakers are located at the bottom while the standby and volume buttons are located at the right side. Unlike the regular version however, on the back of the phone, you can see its new logo.

According to earlier reports, the Qingyang 2 4G edition will be available in black and white and sports a 5-inch 720p display screen and 2GB RAM. It also uses the 4G MT6592 octa-acore chipset (with the frequency band of the MT6290). The rest of its features are the same as the original. It has a 5mP/8mP camera and runs on a 2300mah battery.

The Qingyang 2 4G edition is set to hit stores at the end of the month with some sources saying that it will cost around 3000 RMB.

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At the GSM Association Expo, Chinese electronic companies showed their new products to the world. One of those was Mediatek’s new chipsets, the MT6920 and MT6595.

The MT6920 is Mediatek’s newest LTE Modem chip. Several of them already went through storage tests conducted by China Mobile. It supports TD-LTE/FDD-LTE/TD-SCDMA/WCDMA/GSM and current LTE Cat 4 standards. It can provide, at most, 50Mbps/150Mbps of internet speed, and supports CSFB and SG-LTE voice solutions. The chip was designed using 28nm craftsmanship and its size is about 9.4 x 9.4mm.

The MT6595 also supports five-mode multifrequency like the MT6920. It has also integrated the LTE modem. It’s about 14 x 14 mm.

The MT6595 chipset consists of four A17 cores and 4A7 cores. It’s the first octa-core LTE chip in the world and also supports the 4k2k media player, recorder, and H.265 coding. It also supports 2K display screens and cameras with up to 20mP resolution as well as DDR3 memory, eMMC 5.0 and USB3.0 standards.

As warehouse tests finish, high-end products using MTK’s 4G solutions will surely make their debut.

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Although MTK is lagging behind in 4G era, it is better than the chasing 3G era, rumors and informations indicate the MTK LTE chip has begun to mass produced, duo chips solution in the beginning, and Octacore + Quadcore solution following, and then MT6595 is going to launch.

So who will be the first one built in MTK 4G chips? According to rumors, Zhongxing may be listed as one, insider from ZTE told that a phone built in MTK octa core LTE platform is coming out!

According to informed @Naning10028 public, we have a general profile to the MTK LTE product. Firstly, the design, it will use same out look design as Zhongxing memo 2, which is laconically designed, no camera ledge in 7.8 mm body, however, for the new product is adjusted its inner structure, the phone will not support double card double standby anymore, only a SIM card slot left, and it support tf extension.

And to the specs. Details is most known to us, the processor ‘s type is still unknown, predicted the MT6592 octa core solution, adding LTE Modem based on MT6592, support China Mobile 4G. Screen is 5 inch 720P resolution LTPS screen, 5MP and back 8MP double camera, 2300 mAH battery, these are the same as memo 2, different is the memory, the LTE new phone has 2GB running memory, with 16GB storage built in.

Regrettably, the phone may be firstly available only for China Mobile customers who use U880, later may be open to all.

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MTK focus on middle-class mobile’s processor, and it is successful on China Market beyond Qualcomm. The MTK MT6589 and MT6589T quad-core processor is built-in most China phones. Today, there is a rumor about the new 4G LTE chipset: MTK MT6290, which will launch in this next year.

On the specification, MTK MT6290 uses the same 28nm Cortex-A7 architecture, integrating four physical cores, should has similar performance with MTK MT6589, in addition to TD-LTE network, it will also support the FDD-LTE, TD-SCDMA, WCDMA and GSM / EDGE network, but does not support CDMA.

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