MT6595 was one of the best processors released by Mediatek in the past few months. However, we didn’t see many smartphones running this octa-core SoC. In fact, most smartphone these days are opting for a slightly slower but with a 64-bit architecture, MT6752. Mediatek’s MT6795 will reportedly bring the 64-bit architecture to the high end platform and now, we have a glimpse of what could be the first smartphone to use this processor.

A recent entry on GFXBench reveals some of the details of a device code named k6795v1_64. The entry is interesting because it shows that the phone runs on the MT6795 processor along with 3GB RAM. MT6795 is based on the ARM’s Cortex A53 architecture (not A57 which is a lot more powerful but battery consuming) with eight cores clocked at 1.9GHz. For GPU, the phone has PowerVR G6200. The listing also reveals that the phone features a 5MP camera and a 4.6-inch 2K display! Finally, it comes with 32GB internal storage and runs on the latest Android 5.0 OS.

The overall specifications of the phone are quite unusual, especially with a 2K display on a 4.6-inch screen as well as a low end 5MP shooter.

However, we think this might be a test unit and not a retail product. Companies are known to test their products on various benchmark sites before releasing it publicly and this just might be the case here. One more reason why we think this is the test unit is because of the naming. The phone is code named k6795v1_64, development board. So, this could just be a unit assembled for testing the capability of the processor.

We expect a lot of new high end affordable smartphones with 2K display and even 3GB RAM to feature this powerful 64-bit MT6795 processor. It could be even mainstream companies like HTC, which is rumored to release a Mediatek powered variant of its flagship device, HTC One M9 in the coming months.

Anyways, stay tuned to the website for more details. Also, check out the GFXBench link down below for more info.

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Recently, the white version of the Lenovo Vibe X2 went on sale. This version is not completely white as it is only the rear cover that is white. The mid-frame and body comes in other colors like black and grey.

Other than the color, the specs of the Lenovo Vibe X2 White Version remain the same. It still has the 2GHz MT6595 octa-core chipset, 2G RAM, 16G ROM, a 5-in 1080p screen, a 5mp/13mp dual camera, and support for 4G, 3G, and GSM, as well as dual-SIM cards. It also uses the new Vibe UI and has a noise-cancelling microphone. It also has support for dual-band WIFI and a gyroscope. It also supports Blue Tooth connection.

The Lenovo Vibe X2 white and gold versions cost 2499 RMB, and this phone will be released in other colors soon.

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Recently,Philips has released more information about its upcoming cellphone in collaboration with YunOS, to make a yunOS phone, Philips I966, which will have the new YunOS 3.0.

A recent promotional poster of the phone shows that the Philips I966 will have a pixel density of more than 534ppi and 2560 x 1440 Quad HD resolution. Since this phone will sport a 5.5-inch screen, it is safe to say that it will use a 5.5-inch 2K screen. This means that this phone will be released as a flagship device.

In addition, the Philips I966 also has support for 4K videos as well as 4G LTE networks. It may also get a fingerprint scanner. Because the use of a 2K screen will require a powerful processor and GPU, it might use MTK’s MT6595 processor or a processor from Qualcomm like the Snapdragon 801.

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It looks like ZOPO is challenging Meizu as it recently posted photos comparing the MX4 with its upcoming high-end version of the  Zopo MiniHei 3 in terms of memory, screen, and all kinds of hardware. Looking at the photos, it seems that the Mini Hei 3 high-end version (model number: ZP999) is better than the MX4 when it comes to hardware. It includes a 5.5-inch OGS screen with FHD resolution, a built-in 5mp front-facing camera, and 3GB RAM (as compared to the MX4’s 1GB 2GB RAM). It also scored more than 50000 at the Antutu benchmark test.

Other specifications have already been confirmed. It will use the MT6595 octa-core LTE chipset and have 32GB ROM. It will also sport a 14mp rear-facing camera and support 4G internet. It will also have support for dual-SIM cards and its design will remain the same, meaning that it will still be powered by a 2700mAh battery and use the kitkat-customized Mini Hei Ku UI. The Mini Hei 3 high-end version is set to come out in October. 

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From the side, you can see that the Vibe X2’s sides are made up of four bars of different colors. It is a very individualized style and something that look you would see on a cake. It even looks like a sandwich. No cellphone has had this kind of design before. It looks like Lenovo are targeting young consumers with this device by making more trendy and revolutionary designs. The rear cover is also available in four colors: orange, white, black, and gold. As for the specs, the Vibe X2 uses the MTK MT6595 octa-core chipset (2.0 GHz), sports a 5-inch 1080p display scream and a 5mp/13mp dual-camera, as well as 2GB RAM and 32GB ROM. It also uses the Android 4.4 OS with the Vibe UI 2.0 interface. You can also connect a mobile battery and Bluetooth sound box through the back of the phohne. The Lenovo Vibe X2 costs 399 USD (about 2500 RMB).

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So far the Meizu MX4 has been a success with over 4 million phones pre-ordered 72 hours since its launch on September 2.

The first release was the black version. Now, a white version has been released and here are snapshots of it.

Just like the black edition, the white version has round edges and a frame made of airplane magnalium alloy. The narrow frame has a thickness of 2.6mm. There is a difference though. In the white version, the rear case is made of skin-like fiber and the metal frame is covered by a white coating.

As for the specs, the Meizu MX4 has a 5.36-inch screen (1920 x 1152), a 2mp/20.7mp dual-camera, the MT6595 octa-core chipset, 2GB RAM, 16/32/64GB ROM, and 3100mAh battery. Its OS is the Android 4.4.2-based Flyme 4.0.

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Moguphone which, last year, released the 399 RMB (65.06 USD) M6, recently released its follow-up. The Mogu M7, which is now on sale, uses MTK’s newest processor, the MTK6595 LTE octa-core chipset.

The M7’s hardware is pretty standard for cellphones like it. It sports a 5.5-inch FHD screen and a 8mp/16mp dual-camera, and has 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM. It is also powered by a 2600mAh battery and uses the Android 4.4 OS. It also supports common features like a GPS. 

Mogu has stated that the M7’s processor is the 2GHz MT6595. If it is true, then, it should be the MT6595M, which the Lenovo Vibe X2 also uses. What does not make sense is that this phone is aid to use Cotex A-7 and PowerVR SGX544 cores. Everybody knows that the MT6595 uses A17 and A7 cores and that its GPU is the Power VR G6200. This phone also only supports WCDMA/GSM but the MT6595 does not, casting doubt on whether or not this chipset is the M7’s processor.

The Mogu M7 is already on sale in Mogu’s official online store for 1399 RMB.

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Now that Meizu has released the Mx4, how does their flagship phone fare?

Design and Texture:

Again, Meizu has not made any compromises on their new phone’s design and texture. It continues to use the first-gen MX phone’s design but has a bigger screen and has a detachable plastic rear case. The mid-frame is made of magnalium to make it harder.

The MX4’s magnalium mid-frame was cut using a CNC process.

The MX4’s metal mid-frame and sandblast architecture, gives the phone a more comfortable feeling when handling it and stronger friction force. It does go as far as making the phone slippery because of how slim it is. It basically removes the scratchy metallic feeling from the MX3 Silver Edition.

The MX4’s large area using a metallic mid-frame can keep the phone more intact. That way, when it falls, it will not add a lot of pressure on the screen.

The MX4 sports a 5.36-inch 1920 x 1152 display screen. It still has a 15:9 screen aspect ratio and 79% screen ratio. It is surrounded by a 2.6mm frame. This, along with the phone’s rear case, makes it easier for users to use the MX4 single-handedly. These upgrades not only put an end to the complaints regarding the MX4’s resolution but also solve the power-consumption problems faced by 2K screens.

The MX4’s slimmer curved plastic rear case goes well with the metal mid-frame. Furthermore, users can just insert a card in the slot underneath the phone.

The MX4 sports a 20.7mp Sony IMX220 camera with 5P lens. The lens provides the camera with a blue coating. The camera is surrounded by a more tightly held Fresnel lens which smoothens the phone’s rear surface.

Overall, Meizu has pulled all the stops to ensure that the MX4’s design is more compact. The metal mid-frame and screen rubber-suspension technology decreases any accidental damage done to the screen.

Benchmark test

The MX4 uses MTK’s new octa-core 4G chip, the MT6595. Its biggest feature is that it uses ARM technology (Big.Little), and is composed by four Cortex-A17 cores and four Cortex-A7 cores. The Cortex-A17 cores have a frequency of 2.2GHz. All eight cores are turned on at the same time.

The MT6595 uses Imagination Technologies’ PowerVR Series6 GPU which provides the phone with excellent graphics and many multimedia functions. This chip also has a LTE modem that supports 5 modes and over 30 frequencies. It is compatible with FDD/TD-LTE networks in China.

The MX4 is the first phone to use this chip and has scored 49943 in the Antutu benchmark test.

Operating System

       The MX4’s operating system is the Flyme 4.0 which was also introduced at the launch. This OS follows a flattened design but some improvements were made with the tabs which are more connected to each other than in the Flyme 3.0. The Flyme 4.0 comes with many tabs as well as App notification tabs, and tabs for third-party apps.

Top: MX3’s UI; Bottom: MX4’s UI

Regarding the camera app, there is a “smart bar” at the bottom. As the photo shows, the tabs for the video camera and photo camera are bigger and the positions for the photo app and the camera app were changed. Many other changes were made in the menu.

Top: MX3’s camera interface; Bottom: MX4’s camera interface

The tabs at the scroll-down menu are rounder and bigger including the tab that shows the time.

Top: MX3’s scroll-down menu; Bottom: MX4’s scroll down menu

The Flyme 4.0 is based on the Android 4.4. From the screenshots above, we can see that the colors of the smart bar at the bottom and the task bar at the top were changed to clean up the entire user interface and more integrated. The size of the navigation bar on the left is also bigger now making easier for users to select it.

Overall, the Flyme 4.0 follows a similar design to the Flyme 3.0. Some basic improvements were made and its UI is more flexible now.

Camera

The MX4 is said to sport the best camera out of the entire MX series to date. What’s so great about it? The camera has 20.7mp and has a 1/2.3-inch image sensor. As a result, the area covered by the sensor has increased to 90% and a single pixel covers 1.2um x 1.2um leading to great photo quality. The MX4 also uses a .3sc TDK Closeloop focus motor which can greatly increase the speed of the camera’s focus.

The MX4 uses a stand-alone ISP that supports 4×1.5Gbps and can handle 10mp. As a result, the camera can take up to 25 photos per second as well as take 4K videos at 30 frames per second. This phone also comes with a dual-LED flash which can add brightness when taking photos at darker places.

These photos which were taken using the MX4 and were posted on Meizu’s official website show that the quality of photos taken with the MX4’s camera has greatly improved. Each photo has up to 8Mb, and when enlarged, still look just as good. In addition, as you can see from the photos taken at night, they are very clear. The colors are brighter and more transparent.

In conclusion, the Meizu MX4 is a great device that is smoother and easier to use. This phone will be Meizu’s main artillery when facing the 4G wave and the harsh competition. With its 1799 RMB price (292.62 USD), great design, and the Flyme 4.0 OS, the MX4 will be a force to be reckoned with. Companies can take it as an example of how dreams can come true.

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The Meizu MX4 sports a 5.36-inch screen with 1920 x 1152 resolution. Its processor is MTK’s MT6595 octa-core chipset (1.7GHz). It has 2GB RAM and a 20.7mp camera. It is powered by a 3100mAh battery and supports China Mobile/China Unicom dual-4G. It is available in black, white, and gold, and its selling price is 1799 RMB (292.63 USD).

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At today’s launch of the MX4, Meizu’s newest flagship phone was introduced and explained in detail by Bai Yongxiang who said that the MX4 is already in 800 Meizu stores all over China. The MX4 supports China Mobile and China Unicom 4G networks. According to Mr. Bai, the MX4’s internet speed is 7x faster than the MX3 while its Wi-Fi speed is 3x faster.

The MX4’s processor is the MT6595 chipset and the phone has scored 4612 in the Antutu Benchmark test. Its battery has 3100mAh .

The MX4’s camera has 20.7mp and can record 4K videos at 30fps. When taking quick photos, it can take 25 shots per second.

Now, for the phone’s design. The MX4’s frame is made of magnalium which was cut using a CNC process. This phone’s texture is better than baby skin. It has a detachable rear case. Its height is 8.9mm and is available in grey, blue, and gold.

The MX4’s screen is 5.4 inches and is surrounded by a frame with a thickness of 2.6mm giving it an 80% screen ratio. The screen has 1920 x 1152 resolution and ppi 418. The materials used to make the screen increase the glasses’ strength and helps prevent leakage and getting wet. Its OS is the Android 4.4.4-based Flyme 4.0.

The MX4’s selling price is 1799 RMB (292.63 USD).  Those interested can buy them at Oppo Mart for 299.00 USD

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Meizu has recently announced that they will hold a launch event on September 2. Among the devices that will be launched is the much-anticipated Meizu MX4. Not only that, Meizu has also decided to release the MX4 online first.

The Flyme 4.0 will also be launched that day. Besides the standard version, Meizu will also launch the MX4 Mini and Pro. They might continue to release more products that use processors from MTK. The MX4 standard edition uses the MT6595 octa-core chipset and sports a 20.7mp camera (Sony IMX147 component) The MX4 Pro will, of course, have greater specs.

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The Meizu MX 4 is one of the most anticipated Chinese smart phones this year and for the first time, we get to see how it looks like. Early today, a Weibo user sent out photos and a description of the MX 4’s display screen was released and was compared with the MX 3’s. The source seems very reliable. The MX 4 is reported to be bigger than the MX 3. The round home button is still there but the back has a fingerprint recognition feature.

According to the Weibo user, the MX 4’s display screen is bigger than the MX 3’s and has good texture. It is probably 5.2 inches. The back of the phone has a sensor for fingerprint recognition. Furthermore, the MX 4’s frame is narrower than the MX 3 with a bigger screen ratio.

As for hardware, many predict that the MX 4 will sport a 5.2-inch display screen with 2560 x 1536 resolution and 15:9 screen ratio. It is also predicted to use the MT6595 octa-core chipset or the Samsung Exynos 5433, have 3GB RAM, 16GB ROM, and a 8mp/20.7mp camera with 4K video recording. It is also purported to support TD-LTE/FDD-LTE 4G and to have the Flyme 4.0 as its operating system.

Reports say that later this year, Meizu will release more than four products, one of which is the MX 4 high-end edition which has fingerprint recognition. It is estimated to cost more than 2499 RMB (405.87 USD) and will be launched in September.

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The only information that has been revealed so far about the U3 is that it sports a 5.5-inch display screen with 2K resolution, runs on an octa-core processor (most likely the MT6595), supports dual-4G network as well as dual-SIM and other networks.

IUNI’s latest teaser for U3 challenged the Mi 4. Can they really do it? We will just have to wait and see.

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Only a few months left until Meizu releases their newest flagship phone, the MX4.

Previous snapshots of the MX4, which is set to come out in September, show that its design is very similar to the MX3’s, except that the former has a narrower frame. The MX4 will continue to use the Samsung Exynos 5430 processor and will sport a 5.4-inch 2K display screen and a 20.7mp rear-facing camera. It will also support fingerprint recognition. Some reports, however, say that the MX4’s processor is actually the MTK MT6595 octa-core chipset.

Regardless of what processor the MX4 will use, its 2K display screen should be popular with many users. This afternoon, the chief inspector for iSuppli Corp., @Kevin王 , also confirmed that the MX4’s display screen would have 2K resolution.

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It was recently announced that MTK’s newest octa-core cell phone chip, the MT6595, may be implemented in Baidu’s smart phone. By integrating Deep Neutral Network technology (DNN) and heterogeneous computing technology, this phone may do what the image shows below (quick searching, etc.) making this a true explorer smart phone.

The most attractive thing about the Baidu explorer smart phone is that you can search on Baidu without an internet connection. This technology can do photo recognition. When you take a photo of an object in a store that you do not know anything about, you can quickly get information on it without connecting to the internet. This technology also allows voice and text recognition.

This phone uses MTK’s MT6595 octa-core chipset making it MTK’s most powerful chip yet offering excellent performance and low power consumption. It is no surprise Baidu decided to use this processor.

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TCL and MTK have shared a quite intimate relationship, which can be seen from the fact that they are the first two manufacturers who adopt 2GHz eight-core processors.

News came that the oversea sub-brand of TCL Alcatel would take the lead in launching mobile phones carrying MT6595 processors in middle or late August. And relevant research and test works have come into practice for a long time.

From previous disclosed information, Alcatel will release the One Touch D820 model, which runs on 4.4.2 Android system, equipped with MT6595 processors and 3GB RAM and 800-mega-pixel cameras.

However, to everybody’s surprise, this phone should have a 4.6-inch 2K screen, can that be a mistake? Interestingly, the engine machine showed by MTK in previous product launch, had a 5-inch 2k screen and performed well under MT6595 (supporting 5 network modes including TDD/FDD-LTE，HSPA+、TD-SCDMA、GSM).

If that was true, Alcatel D820 would certainly be recognized as quite a “artifact”. PS: screen size may be mistaken, yet 5-inch 2K screen sounds good.

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On MT6595 launch the other day, Media Tek has announced the test machine’ benchmark reached as high as 47000. And now oversea websites disclose something about the trial operation on the MT6595 prototype for reference of benchmark and tuning. From the backside, words “Only for Demo” can be seen with clarity. MT6595 performs excellently, charring a 5-inch screen with pixel resolution of 2k, equipped with a 2000-mega-pixel camera, supporting dual SIM, SD card expansion, double built-in  basebands and FDD-LTE and TD-LTE 4G networks.

As is known, the new AntutuBenchMark of the machine reaches 47233. With such a powerful benchmark, there’s little doubt for it to win a perfect victory against snapdragon 805.

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The World Cup’s over and Meizu is holding a summer sale for the MX3, lowering its price from 2499 RMB (402.38 USD) in November to 1599 RMB (257.47) this month. It is not that big of a drop. What is Meizu’s goal in lowering the MX3’s price this time?

Fierce competition between net-surfing phones

Xiaomi and Meizu have been competing with each other since Xiaomi released the Mi 1 with Xiaomi selling more than Meizu, although the latter’s sales are pretty good. As a result, Meizu’ phones have always been a bit pricey.

By the end of 2013, however, Meizu began to experience real pressure as all kinds of internet brands started popping up. Beside Xiaomi, which dominated the market, there was also Nubia and Oneplus whose phones had better workmanship. In addition, cheaper products were entering the market and Meizu could not keep up with them.

Although Zhang Huang’s return brought some changes, none of them were revolutionary.

Hardware for power and software for profit

Zhang Huang had already thought about using hardware to create software as early as 2008 when Android did not even exist yet. He even came up with the Wince system. But with the arrival of Android, he dropped his plans.

This time, Zhang Huang decided to put Meizu’s own Flyme OS into the Nexus O5, beginning the company’s new strategy. Meizu would no longer be restricted to making a profit with their hardware, but increase Flyme’s power and try to earn money using software.

In an earlier essay, “Post-Zhang Huang Meizu, The Price of Growing up,” we said that Meizu’s main competitive strength lies in the Flyme OS. Opening up Flyme and lowering prizes are all for preparing to promote Flyme. Chinese companies that succeeded with this strategy include Xiaomi and Oppo.

Meizu produces hundreds of thousands of phones every month which is not a lot or few. This along with increasing sales by dropping prices can help Meizu finish their software-hardware swap.

Before the MX4 arrives….

       According to rumors, the MT6595 is supposed to be released this month. Originally, MTK planned to target the high-end market because of the MT6595’s powerful specs.

However, Qualcomm recently noticed the threat that the MT6595 posed and pushed the prices of phones that used the Snapdragon 801 far down. It looks like a price war is at the works although the MX3 uses the Samsung processor which does not have great specs. Using the MT6595 would make sense. Meizu’s next phone is coming soon and they should make space for the MT6595 as soon as possible.

Therefore, now is the time for Meizu to come up with a strategy made up of using price drops as competitive pressure, hardware-software switch, and clearing their inventory.

After a long wait, Samsung has finally completed the integration of their baseband. Whether or now Meizu will continue to use Samsung’s processor or switch to MTK, there is still hope for them to solve its signal and overheating problems. We cannot wait for the MX4.

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Today, MediaTek held a launch event at Shenzhen where they unveiled the company’s first octa-core 4G chipset—the MT6595.

The MT6595 is made up of four Cortex-A17 cores and four Cortex-A7 cores using big.Little architecture. The eight cores can be turned on at the same time and, at most, have a main frequency of 2.2GHz.

According to MTK, the MT6595 offers a very powerful performance rate, scoring more than 47000 points in the Antutu benchmark test.

Regarding its multimedia specs, the MT6595 supports, at most, a 20mp main camera with a 2560 x 1600 resolution, and H.265 Ultra HD video recording and streaming. As for internet specs, it supports TDD/FDD-LTE, HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, and GSM. For camera specs, it also has dual-ISP and video HR efficiency, supports 120Hz HD video recording and playback.

Besides the MT6595, MediaTek also showed off the new MT6795, their first 64-bit octa-core chipset.

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Today, MediaTek formally launched the MT6595 chipset at Shenzhen. This is the first chipset that MTK has made that is heading for the high-end market. Now, everyone in the industry asks, which phone will use it first.

The answer is Coolpad’s new phone, the Dashen F2. Coolpad Electronics CEO, Zhu Fanghao, announced that the lasted installment in the Dashen series will be released this October. According to Mr. Zhu, the Dashen F2 will be the first device to use the MT6595.

Nothing else has been revealed about the Coolpad Dashen F2’s specs and features other than the fact that it uses the MT6595 chipset and supports dual-SIM cards.

The price of the Dashen F1 was 888 RMB (143 USD) which brought down octa-core smart phone prices to a new low. This time, Coolpad has clearly stated that the F2 will stay at around 1000 RMB (161.02 USD). Nevertheless, the Dashen F2 will definitely be worth the wait.

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Qualm controls the domestic market of 4G mobile phone chips, whenever you buy china mobile or not, and they are all adopted snapdragon of qualm.We have no choice,but this situation will not last for long.

According to Taiwan, MTK, One of the biggest supplier, will put out a new advanced octa-core 4G LTE CPU-“MT6595”, and plan to shake the status of qualm.    MT 6595 is the first LTE octa-core SOC by MTK, is also the first one with A17 CPU. The four A17 cores and four cortex A7 cores are joint by HMP, and both are okay: work together or work separately. MTK indicates this structure can realize the best division, heat management and consumption control.

Cortex A17 can, properly speaking,support Cortex A12 of Big Little,and his position is lower than Cortex A15 aiming to replace the old Cortex-A9、A17 and support the new technology of video encoder like HEVC 4K/2K.It can play with taking if you like.

But for MTX, the greatest significance is support of 4G LTE. The 4G TDD LTE license has been issued to two operators.There is no doubt that the mainland China become the main motive force of global 4G market, like china mobile sold about 2000 million phones in the first half year and need to achieve the target of 5000 million.

After MT6595, 64 bit four cores and octa-core LTE chip will also be in the fourth quarter, and shipments of LTE chip are expected to 15000 sets this year, which takes five percent in 3 billion shipments of smart-phone chip.

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In the last two years, MediaTek has worked hard on producing great processors for Chinese phones and have even received orders from foreign brands like Sony and LG. As they continue to produce new chipsets, they are closing in on Qualcomm. Early this year, MTK finished their first LTE chipset, the MT6595, and will ship it to companies this month. So how is MTK’s first LTE processor?

Today, a snapshot of the Antutu benchmark test results of devices that use the MT6595 chipset came out. Surprisingly, this device scored 43000.

The MT6595 chipset uses four Cortex-A17 cores and four Cortex-A7 cores. It is an octa-core chipset that uses the big.Little design. It has a built-in PowerVR G6200 series GPU core. As a result, its GPU is in the same series as Apple’s A7 processor’s GPU, so it should not have bad performance. It’s CPU is compose of the Tubro High-Speed Edition (2.4-2.5GHz), the standard version with 2.1-2.2GHz, and a slower version with just 2GHz.

Interestingly, in the MT6595 chipset, only the Cortex-A7 has 1.7GHz. The device has 3GB RAM and uses the Android 4.4.2 OS.

It is not clear why the MT6595 scored so high. It is also not clear what device was used to test the MT6595. It is very likely that it is Chinese-made.

Another highlight of the MT6595 is 4G. This chipset supports LTE Release 9 Cat.4 internet (50Mbps-150Mbps), 4G dual-mode (TD-LTE and FDD-LTE). It is also compatible with DC-HSPA+42Mbps, TD-SCDMA, and EDGE/GSM.

The MT6595 also supports 20mp camera resolution, 2K display screens, and H.265 4K x 2K codec. MediaTek has boasted that the MT6595 has better performance, cost-performance ratio, and power consumption rate than even Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 800/801. We’ll just have to wait until the second half of the year to see if they were just talking big.

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On June 15, MediaTek will launch their strongest cell phone microchip yet, the MT6595. Before the launch event, insider analyst @潘九堂 caused a storm by announcing that a yet-to-be-released 64-bit SOC would hit stores before the Chinese New Year, and that its model number is MT6795! 

Product line of MTK’s LTE chips

The MT6795 is at the top of the product line of MTK’s cell phone processors and has been predicted to have more powerful specs than the MT6595 and MT6752. It looks like this is true. The MT6795 can be considered a combination of both octa-core processors, integrating the 6752’s 64-bit octa-core design with the powerful multimedia specs of the 6595.

As previously stated, the MT6795 follows a 64-bit octa-core design. It has CPU main frequency that goes up to 2.2GHz. It will probably use the ARM Cortex-A53 like the MT6752, but the upgrades in main frequency should make it more powerful than the 6752. It also uses LTE Modem, supporting LTE Cat 4 (50Mbps upstream/150Mbps downstream), TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, HSPA + 42M/11M (WCDMA), TD-SCDMA, and GSM.

The MT6795 perfectly inherits the MT6595’s excellent multimedia functions. It supports display screens with 2K resolution, 20mp Ultra HD cameras, and video codecs like the H.265 4K*2K. It still has the IMG PowerVR G6 GPU.

Mass production of the MT6795 should start before the Chinese New Year at the latest.

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Actually, MediaTek had already introduced the world to the MT6595 as early as the MWC conference at the beginning of the year. It is the first 4G octa-core chipset in the world.

MediaTek will hold the actual launch event for their newest chipset on July 15 in Shenzhen.

The MT6595 will be the first to use the ARM Cortex-A17. Regarding performance, the A17 cores are just as good as the A15, but it saves more energy. Its GPU is the IMG PowerVR G6200 and it has a main frequency of 600MHz.

Regarding video performance, it’s a pretty powerful processor. Among other things it supports OpenGL ES2.0/3.0, OpenGL 1.x/3.x/4.x and Direct X 19. It also supports H.265 Ultra HD 4K video record and playback. When playing an HD video, you can zoom in every time you like.

Its use of an LTE Modem is also one of the most important aspects of the MT6595. It supports an internet speed of, at most, 50/150Mbps. If this succeeds, next year, we can see another edition that supports 4G solutions like TD-LTE, FDD-LTE, WCDMA, CDMA, TD-SCDMA, and GSM.

       One of the reasons why MediaTek’s chips have been praised by Chinese manufacturers is its low power consumption. The MT6595 is no exception and its use of MTK’s own CorePilot lets smart phones that use the MT6595 save more energy.

MediaTek will use the MT6595 to enter the mid and high-end market, and in July, we may see if it’s as powerful as everyone says if they release the first cell phone to use it.

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Competition among CPU manufacturers has been fierce in the market with Qualcomm currently on top while MediaTek has taken a hold of half the market, followed by Samsung and Intel…

“In the world of Kung Fu, speed defines the winner.” This is a principle that MediaTek has long followed.

Later this year, MediaTEk will release three new CPUs, the MT6595, MT6752, and MT6732.

The state of MTK is very clear

       The MT6732, which uses four A53 cores, is set to replace the MT6589. It supports up to 13mp for photo taking and 1080p for video recording, and 720p display resolution.

The MT6752, which uses eight A53 cores, will replace the MT6582, supports up to 16mp photo taking, 1080p video taking, and 1080p display resolution.

The MT6595, which uses four A17 cores and four A7 cores, uses the classic big.Little framework, supports up to 20mp photo taking, 4K video recording, and WQXGA display resolution.

It should be noted that all three are LTE-supported.

Two editions of the MT6595 CPU will be released. One will be the original MT6595 and the other will be the MT6595m which has a lower frequency and weaker specs.

Regarding the performance, according to ARM, the A17 and A15 are about the same, but this CPU’s power consumption is not that great. Based on how it is used with the RK3288, the A17 seems to work normally. As for the GPU, it uses the PowerVR G6200 which is not bad but overheats more easily.

According to the table, we can see that both VPU supports, at most, the DDR3 at 933MHz. Like the Qualcomm 808, it supports up to 14.9Gbps.

Regarding its photo specs, according to MediaTek, cameras that use the MT6595m can support up to 16mp while the MT6595 can support up to 20mp. As for its video recording specs, the MT6595 supports recording 4000 pixel videos.

The MT6595 does not have any clear strengths but it does not have any clear weaknesses either. Does it support 2k display resolution? Yes. 4k video? Yes. 4G internet? Yes. 5GHz WiFi? Yes. HD cameras? Yes.

You can get all of this at even under $40. You can just go ahead and take it. So, what are you waiting for? Just grab your phone and dial this hotline (65958888) for a very awesome phone!

What you should take note of, though, is its release date.

There’s a saying, “Speed is the soldier’s greatest weapon.” Not surprisingly, we may see the first device to use the MT6595 at the end of the year. At this point, the MT6595 won’t have any competition. CPUs with better performance will be too expensive while the performance of cheaper ones will not be as good. Given the reasonable price and average performance, this chipset should sell more than the rest.

To compete with the MT6595, Qualcomm will use the Snapdragon 805 which will use Krait cores. Its benchmark test score is about the same as the MT6595 although in practical use, the 805 has better memory and bigger bandwidth.  But the MT6595 could sell with the following slogan: “Eight cores! Beautiful words to the Chinese market’s ears!”

Even though MediaTek hopes to enter the high-end market with the MT6595, the Snapdragon 800 has already sold at under 2000 RMB (321.20 USD). Phones that carry the MT6595 are expected to compete with each other costing between 1000 RMB (160.52 USD). Some phones may even be sold at under 999 RMB (160.36 USD).

Will the MT6595 be a success or a dud?

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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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There is no news from Faea mobile long time, they maybe is making a 4G LTE phone secretly, because the MTK MT6595 processor will be available in next month. We found Faea official shop has dropped the old model F2s to $129.99, maybe it is latest chance to get this NFC phone before the factory clearance.

Faea F2s Quick Overview

– 5 inch 1080P FHD screen, 1920*1080 pixel display
– 1.5GHz MTK MT6589T quad-core processor
– 1GB RAM, 16GB ROM
– 13.0-megapixel rear camera, 5.0-megapixel front camera
– Support NFC, OTG, breathing light
– Android 4.2.1 OS

Here is the Faea official shop link:  Faeamobile

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There is always a moment of awaiting for something exited and interesting in technology. Gossips and rumors in technology have been the most exited moment always and now the moment is near to door and it is turning into reality.

When i wrote about the release date for MT6595 then i was sure that this will meet the expectations.

This post contains lots of information that we are seeking and YES! it is amazing.

Now we knew this MTK6595 will be in an 8 core gluing cofiguration Using quad-core ARM Cortex-A7 that can handle our beyond expectation. This can create amazing balance in processing and performance that we need.

Super speed USB 3.0 will be supported out of the box. MT6595 will also support EMMC 5.0 which allows interface speeds of up to 400MB/s giving the great highway to run.

MT6595 will accept 4GB RAM clocked up to 933MHz, and it’s reported that MT6595 will be out of the box compatible with MHL 2.0.It is lash with NEON Multimedia processing which will make you feel that you are dreaming multimedia experience. This feature makes this device one of the town hitter compared to other hulks brands in market.

SPEED, ACCURACY, VERSATILITY, all are here with his MTKW6595 lineup, which will be classified according to speed. MT6595M@2.0GHz, MT6595 Standard@2.1-2.2GHz, and MT6595 Turbo@2.4-2.5GHz. The MT6595 Turbo will be released in Q4 after MT6595 and MT6595M have had time to breathe. This is the booster point here.

Here the models supported:

• CMCC 4G
• CU 4G
• CMCC 4G (TD-LTE/TDS/2G)
• 3G World Phone
• CMCC 3G

Take a look at #4 — 3G World Phone (+FDD+TDD+2G). Very interesting and let’s hope all 3G bands are included, as well as the major 4G/LTE bands. It is reported that all models will meet the consumers expectation and it will stand high among its BOND fellow.

You can also see there are more than several modules ready for manufacturers to plug into MT6595:

• RF1: MT6169V/A
• RF2: MT6261M
• PMU1: MT6331P/B
• PMU2: MT6332P/B
• WCN: MT6630QP/B
• NFC: MT6605N/B

This is one giant leap in the field of technology and people will love it. This will be the true technology leap. I love it and I know, i believe you will all love it.

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Mediatek Inc., a Taiwanese fabless semiconductor public company that provides system-on-chips solutions for various gadgets and electronic devices, is expecting to have this year’s second quarter consolidated revenues growth percentage to 12-20%, or NT$51.5-55.2 billion (equivalent to US$1.71-1.83 billion) in value, as stated by the company’s president, Hsieh Chingchiang.

The 2014 second quarter’s gross margin is also estimated to be reaching up to a percentage of 47.5%-49.5%, a slightly probable increase compared to the previous quarter’s posted gross margin of 48.3%, as being revealed by Hsieh at the company online investors conference lately.

Due to the emerging markets’ continuous demands for smartphones, the MediaTek’s prediction for the smartphone solution deliveries would reach up to 80-90 million units in the second quarter, a significant increase compared to last quarter’s shipment of 75-80 million units, Hsieh mentioned.

As the total number of shipments of the 8-core smartphone solutions in the first quarter exceeded the company’s expectation, which contributed to more than 10% of MediaTek’s total smartphone solution deliveries, Hsieh claimed to have a much better sales of 8-core smartphone solution this quarter compared to the previous period.

MediaTek is planning to commence its volume production of its initial 8-core LTE SoC, known as the MT6595, within this year’s third quarter, proceeded by its 64-bit quad- and 8-core LTE chips in the last quarter of 2014, according to the company’s president.

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It has been previously been reported that Meizu CEO, Huang Zhang, said that they will release 5 new products this year to compete with Xiaomi. Other than the MX4, no information has been released about the four other products. But according to reports, this will be the first time that Meizu will collaborate with MTK, and will release a new device that uses an MTK processor.

Sources reveal the model number of the MTK chip as MT6595, the first octa-core 4G LTE chip in the world, and that this chip has adopted the Quadcore A17+Quadcore A17 scheme. It also supports FDD/TDD LTE internet connection, as well as DC-HSPA+, TD-SCDMA, and EDGE.

Does Meizu’s collaboration with MTK mean a new price range for their future products? Does this mean that their older products will be placed in more product lines, and that their prices will change? This could probably be the only way they can compete with Xiaomi.

It has been reported that the MX4 will be released in August before the Xiaomi 4, and that it will use a Qualcomm Snapdragon chip. It will support 3GB RAM, have a 16mp camera, and run on the Flyme 4.0 system (This is definitely certain).

Will the selling price for the MX4 be 1999 RMB (about $320)? There lies the biggest mystery.

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The one of Taiwan chipset manufacturer, MediaTek has been get a big wave this year, after they successfully to produce “true” octa-core processor, and now MediaTek is ready to make a new processor.

MediaTek is ready to start sampling a new octa-core high-end chipset that consists of four 2.2-2.5GHz A17 cores and four 1.7GHz A7s, and comes with a Rogue PowerVR Series6 GPU to take care of any graphical needs you might have.

The new MediaTek processor is MT6595 that using core ARM Cortex 17 that already areleased officially. And it’s new chipset is using big.LITTLE architecture inside.

The new octa-core processor is built from four core of ARM Cortex 17 with 2,2 – 2,5 GHz clock-speed, and four core of ARM Cortext A7 with 1.7Ghz clock-speed. The device with these processor can recording and playback of 4K2K video. MediaTek is also claimed its octa-core solution will be faster and more power efficient than Samsung’s Exynos chipset.

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While the TD-LTE is becoming more popular in Chinese market today, is now a lot’s of Chinese phone maker to built their products with LTE 4G connectivity, and one of chipset maker MediaTek is also preparing their new processor that work on 4G LTE network.

Earlier than expected, after MediaTek release their first true eight core chipset on the market through MT6592 and MT6595 processor, is now they ready to release MT6590 processor.

The latest news shows, not only the MT6590 will be listed in advance, integrated 4G MODEM the other eight-core SOC MT6595 may also advance to the January launch.

The source to Taiwan media, came from the industry analysts, the news that due to the succession bulk MT6589/6582 series and eight shipments of MT6592, MediaTek fourth quarter 2013 revenue or growth than expected.

In addition to already published true eight-core MT6592, formerly code MT6290’s 4G baseband chip MT6590 will be launched in January of this year, 4G eight-core SOC MT6595 also significantly earlier than the time listed on the original plan, reportedly ratio analysis who expected the six months ahead, will be available in January of this year, which came with the 4G era of accelerated and major chip manufacturers competing to launch LTE chips lead to increased competition have a great relationship.

MT6595 and MT6592, is a complete solution that supports 5-mode (TD-LTE/FDD-LTE/WCDMA/TD-SCDMA/GSM) multi-frequency, although the news that the MT6595 may introduce 20nm process, but come too early and 6592 may be the same as the 28nm process technology. In addition MTK6595 also have eight physical cores, thereby to enhance their competitiveness.

In addition to the upcoming 4G chips, allegedly MediaTek chip 64 is expected to provide customers with the test in the second quarter of this year, before the continuation of multi-core strategic products, will have 4 cores / 8 core version.

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MediaTek has successfully release their first MT6592 as true octa-core processor and now they ready to release new octa-core MT6595 processor that rumored to released on January next year.

The new MT6595 processor is the upgrade version from the MT6592, while the MT6592 is the LTE version of MT6592 chipset. According to rumor, MediaTek is also ready to spread their market on 2014.

While for now, MediaTek is dominance to Chinese smartphone and tablet device but that will be changes on the near future , since MediaTek is ready to copete with Qualcomm as their rival.

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