The current crop of dual-core MT6577 phones are pretty lively devices, however the next generation quad-core MT6589 phones are going to make them look like 3 legged tortoises!
The image above claims to be of a phone undergoing tests at MediaTek’s labs in Taiwan. The phone is said to be running the companies new quad-core MT6589 CPU and has managed to score an amazing Antutu score of 12715!
Earlier this year Mediatek also claimed that the quad-core MT6589 CPU would be even more cost-effective for the company to manufacture than the current dual-core solutions, which means we are going to see some very powerful Android phones launch in the next few months in the sub $180 price range!
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I’d like to know if mediatek will release a LTE quad core chip.
And also if this will support frequency other than 2100mhz for 3g
Benchmarks look amazing
Fingers crossed it could be this
Hopefully, although i don’t think it will have many band lte support.
Btw i am not very knowledgeable when it comes to this but how do manufacturers put the sim slots as one for 3G and one for 2G? Is there a reason? Will we see 2 3G compatible slots in the future? Is this dependant on mediatek supporting it or is it just a manufacturer cost cutting thing?
It’s a 28nm chip, with Quad-A7s. A7s are supposed to be smaller than A9s while offering the same performance. That’s why it will be even more cost-effective. And offer great battery life.
I can’t wait for this chip. I think that it strikes the balance between performance and battery life. Hoping for a Jiayu G3 version of this since I really like the G3′s looks and battery!
I hope this processor comes in a 4,3″ to 4,5″ phone with a nice 720p screen, at least 1GB RAM, With Android JB and a nice price and look -> And i’m sold!
WOW, nice score.
Well done Mediatek.
Does the MT6589 support USB Host (OTG) function finally?
Thanks in advance.
Hi Andi we didn’t have a chance to know the Zopo winner who really won it?
I posted his name in a post announcing it and I see he has entered the comp to win the UMi too
I’m sure this will not have LTE support…
but MediaTek’s upcoming 8-core SoC will do support LTE ^_^
Antutu? Meh…
Post GLBenchmark 2.5 Egypt HD C24Z16 (Onscreen+Offscreen) results, then we’ll talk.
Current leaders:
Onscreen:
http://www.glbenchmark.com/result.jsp?benchmark=glpro25&advanced-filter=false&orderby=447&base=device&os=0&os=1&os=2&os=3&os=4&version=all&certified_only=1&brand=all&gpu=all
Offscreen:
http://www.glbenchmark.com/result.jsp?benchmark=glpro25&advanced-filter=false&orderby=448&base=device&os=0&os=1&os=2&os=3&os=4&version=all&certified_only=1&brand=all&gpu=all
Here are the results for PowerVR SGX 544 (MediaTek’s GPU of choice for the MT6589):
Onscreen:
https://glbenchmark.com/result.jsp?benchmark=glpro25&advanced-filter=false&orderby=447&base=device&os=0&os=1&os=2&os=3&os=4&version=all&certified_only=1&brand=all&gpu=PowerVR+SGX+544
Offscreen:
https://glbenchmark.com/result.jsp?gpu=PowerVR+SGX+544&benchmark=glpro25
Two Things:
1. Best case scenario (a), results are similar to Galaxy S2 levels (b).
2. Worst case scenario, results really suck (c).
(a) https://glbenchmark.com/phonedetails.jsp?benchmark=glpro25&D=Samsung+GT-I9260&testgroup=overall
(b) https://glbenchmark.com/phonedetails.jsp?D=Samsung+GT-i9100+Galaxy+S2&benchmark=glpro25
(c) https://glbenchmark.com/phonedetails.jsp?D=Samsung+GT-I9105&benchmark=glpro25
MediaTek should really use a stronger GPU for their newer SoCs (PowerVR G6630 would be sweet).
Well, I’d say the best case scenario is that the results are comparable with those of Galaxy SIII, Not II(just checked on the site, compared Onda V972 to SIII)
https://glbenchmark.com/compare.jsp?D1=Intel+redhookbay&D2=Onda+V972+Core4&D3=Samsung+GT-I9300+Galaxy+S+III&D4=Jiayu+JY-G3&cols=4