#IMC2017 – MediaTek unveils MT6739 chipset for 4G phones

MediaTek MT6739 chipset for 4G phonesChipset company MediaTek has unveiled its MT6739 chipset for 4G smartphones at the India Mobile Congress 2017 (IMC 2017) in Delhi.

MediaTek said the MT6739 features WorldMode LTE Cat.4 modem, dual camera photography and 18:9 display support to bring latest 4G LTE functions.

MT6739 is a quad-core 64bit ARM Cortex-A53 processor and operates up to 1.5GHz. The chipset supports dual VoLTE and dual SIM Dual Standby (DSDS) with either 4G+4G (L+L) or 4G+3G (L+W).

The new chipset from MediaTek enables the latest 18:9 display with HD+ resolution, allowing smartphone designers to create premium-looking smartphone styles.

The company said the latest chipset supports new connectivity technologies including eMBMS, HPUE and 600MHz LTE frequency.

“Our latest offering in India allows OEMs and ODMs to create 4G-entry smartphones that deliver premium features that provide high–end value at affordable prices,” said Finbarr Moynihan, general manager of International Corporate Sales, MediaTek.

In addition to MT6739 chipset, MediaTek is adding its Helio P23 chipset for Indian phone companies. Helio P23 delivers power efficiency, dual-camera photography, dual-SIM and dual 4G VoLTE capabilities.