Just a few days ago, MediaTek has officially announced the launch of the new MT6589 platform for Android smartphones. According to the company, MT6589 will be the world's first commercialized quad-core SoC (System on a Chip), available for mid to high-end Android smartphones and tablets worldwide. It integrates MediaTek's advanced multi-mode UMTS Rel. 8/HSPA+/TD-SCDMA modem, a power-efficient quad-core Cortex™-A7 CPU subsystem from ARM, PowerVR™ SGX Series 5XT GPU from Imagination Technologies, and is delivered in 28nm process technology.
To keep up with the increasing multi-SIM demand around the world, it will support Dual SIM Dual Active functionality. This is for sure the most interesting news about MediaTek MT6589.The new MT6589 quad-core solution supports 1080p 30fps/30fps low-power video playback and recording, a 13MP camera with integrated ISP, up to FHD (1920x1080) LCD displays, and enhanced picture processing for DTV-grade image quality.
It will also support Miracast™ technology for multi-screen content sharing and pre-integrate MediaTek's leading 4-in-1 connectivity combo MT6628, which supports 802.11n Wi-Fi, BT4.0, GPS and FM.
MediaTek MT6589 is currently being incorporated into smart devices by MediaTek's leading global customers, and the first models based on this new chipset are expected to ship commercially in the first quarter of 2013. Stay tuned because this upcoming SoC is very promising!
Yeah, I am looking forward to this new generation of MTK-Chinamobiles! Just let us wait until Bruno decides for a quality phone from a leading brand. I am sure we will get a "european style"-quality-CustomROM, as we did in the past.
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100% agree with Matthias.
DeleteBut for now, my Huawei G500 Pro is taking care of the business.
Hi Bruno,
ReplyDeletehave you decided for any MT6589 device? Or can you tell me what companies update the software of their phones more frequently. I dont want to get stuck without any updates.
It would be awsome if cyanogen or MIUI roms work with MTK phones. but it is just a dream, hehe.
Yes, I did. I am currently waiting for ZTE V987 to arrive. As soon as it arrives I will publish a review.
Deletethank you bruno for your quick answer. It is a great phone, but it is a little pricey for me now. I am thinking about get a basic model for now and get this one when prices get cheaper. I saw Lenovo a820 is pretty cheap for this chipset (170-180). I am just afraid of getting no support. I do not see threads about it on xda. I thought even in get a ZTE v970 (just 130 bucks!!) just to get your JB rom =) I liked your work very much on HD7, so if I can get a model with custom roms, I will. Can you give me some advice about this two models? which one to get? thank you very much!!
ReplyDeleteI can say that I'm still very happy with V970, specially taking into consideration that it now runs Android 4.1. The only reason why I'm doing the upgrade to V987 is because it is based on the new MediaTek SoC.
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