Mediatek Quad-core MT6589 Antutu scores hit 12715!


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!

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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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26 Comments

  1. ahmadcentral
    November 21, 2012

    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

    • November 21, 2012

      Fingers crossed it could be this

      • November 22, 2012

        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?

  2. Calvin
    November 21, 2012

    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!

  3. GS88
    November 22, 2012

    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!

  4. Guest
    November 22, 2012

    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

    • Guest
      November 22, 2012

      Fingers crossed it could be this

    • Guest
      November 22, 2012

      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?

  5. Guest
    November 22, 2012

    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!

  6. Marco
    November 22, 2012

    WOW, nice score.
    Well done Mediatek.

  7. Aleksen
    November 22, 2012

    Does the MT6589 support USB Host (OTG) function finally?

    Thanks in advance.

  8. ronnie katsie
    November 22, 2012

    Hi Andi we didn’t have a chance to know the Zopo winner who really won it?

    • November 22, 2012

      I posted his name in a post announcing it and I see he has entered the comp to win the UMi too 🙂

  9. Al
    November 22, 2012

    I’m sure this will not have LTE support…

    but MediaTek’s upcoming 8-core SoC will do support LTE ^_^

  10. Guest
    November 22, 2012

    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!

  11. Guest
    November 22, 2012

    WOW, nice score.
    Well done Mediatek.

  12. Guest
    November 22, 2012

    Does the MT6589 support USB Host (OTG) function finally?

    Thanks in advance.

  13. Guest
    November 22, 2012

    Hi Andi we didn’t have a chance to know the Zopo winner who really won it?

    • Guest
      November 23, 2012

      I posted his name in a post announcing it and I see he has entered the comp to win the UMi too 🙂

  14. Guest
    November 22, 2012

    I’m sure this will not have LTE support…

    but MediaTek’s upcoming 8-core SoC will do support LTE ^_^

  15. Chinaname
    January 29, 2013

    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

  16. Guest
    January 29, 2013

    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