MediaTek unveils the MT6795, a 64-bit True Octa-core SoC

MediaTek has officially announced the MT6795 chipset. The latest addition is a 64-bit True Octa-core 4G LTE enabled chip and comes with the ability to support 2K display.

The MT6795 is clocked at 2.2GHz and features the company’s CorePilot technology, which provides multi-processor performance and thermal control. The new chip sports a dual-channel LPDDR3 running at 933MHz for top-end memory bandwidth in a smartphone.

MediaTek’s newest offering support 120Hz displays and has the capability to create and playback 480 frames per second 1080p Full HD Super-Slow Motion videos.

Here’s a list of key features of the MT6795:

• 64-bit True Octa-core™ LTE SoC with clock speed up to 2.2GHz
• MediaTek CorePilot unlocks the full power of all eight cores
• Dual-channel LPDDR3 memory clocked at 933MHz
• 2K on device display (2560x1600)
• 120Hz mobile display with ClearMotion™ and Response Time Enhancement Technology
• 480fps 1080p Full HD Super-Slow Motion video recording and playback
• Integrated, low-power hardware support for H.265 Ultra HD (4K2K) video record & playback, Ultra HD video playback support for H.264 & VP9, as well as for graphics-intensive games and apps
• Support for Rel. 9, Category 4 FDD and TDD LTE (150Mbps/50Mbps), as well as modems for 2G/3G networks
• Support for Wi-Fi 802.11ac/Bluetooth®/FM/GPS/Glonass/Beidou/ANT+
• Multi-mode wireless charging supported by MediaTek’s companion multi-mode wireless power receiver IC

According to MediaTek, the first set of MT6795 powered smartphone will be commercially available by the end of 2014.