MediaTek unveils octa-core Helio P10 SoC

The MediaTek's P-series chips are the first to use TSMC’s 28nm HPC+ process, which reduces processor power consumption.

Arkadiusz Piasek, Published 06/01/2015

Just over two weeks ago, MediaTek released its high-end, deca-core SoC, the Helio X20. Today, the Chinese chip maker continues its offensive by launching the mid-range Helio P10.

MediaTek Helio P10 is an octa-core, 64-bit SoC, based on ARM Cortex-A53 architecture and clocked up to 2 GHz. The new chip has been manufactured with TSMC’s 28nm HPC+ process, which allows for reduced processor power consumption.

Graphics is provided by dual-core, also 64-bit, Mali-T860 MP2 GPU, working at 700 MHz. It offers up to 45 percent better performance than its predecessor, Mali-T628.

The CPU supports dual-channel, 32-bit LPDDR3, 800 MHz memory modules, as well as MiraVision 2.0 technology, allowing wireless streaming of Full HD, 60 fps video.

The new chip features LTE Cat.6 with transfer speeds up to 300/50 Mbps, WiFi 802.11 ac and Bluetooth LE (Low Energy) modules. It also comes with TruBright ISP, allowing devices with Helio P10 to use a single 21MP camera or a 16MP/8MP dual camera setup with phase detection autofocus.

MediaTek Helio P10 will be available Q3 2015 and is expected to be in consumer products in late 2015.

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MediaTek Expands its Flagship MediaTek Helio™ Processor Family with the P Series, Offering Premium Performance for Super Slim Designs

TAIWAN, Hsinchu– June 1, 2015 – MediaTek, a leader in power-efficient, System-on-Chip (SoC) mobile device technology solutions, today announces the launch of the MediaTek Helio™ P10, a high-performance, high-value SoC focused on the growing demand for slim form-factor smart phones that provide premium, flagship features. The Helio P10 showcases a 2 GHz, True Octa-core 64-bit Cortex-A53 CPU and a 700MHz, Dual-core 64-bit Mali-T860 GPU. The Helio P10 will be available Q3 2015 and is expected to be in consumer products in late 2015.

The P10 is the first chip in the new Helio P family, a series which aims to integrate into a high-value chipset, premium features such as high-performance modem technology; the world’s first TrueBright ISP engine for ultra-sensitive RWWB; and, MiraVision™ 2.0, for top-tier display experiences. The features available in the P series include several of MediaTek’s premier technologies, such as WorldMode LTE Cat-6, supporting 2x20 carrier aggregation with 300/50Mbps data speed; MediaTek’s advanced task scheduling algorithm, CorePilot®, which optimizes the P10’s heterogeneous computing architecture by sending workloads to the most suitable computing device – CPU, GPU, or both; and, MediaTek’s Visual Processing Application – Non-contact Heart Rate Monitoring, which uses only a smartphone’s video camera to take a heart rate reading and is as accurate as pulse oximeters/portable ECG monitoring devices.

“The P series will provide OEM smartphone makers with greater design flexibility to meet consumer demands for slim form-factors, which provide dynamic multimedia experiences,” said Jeffrey Ju, Senior Vice President of MediaTek. “The P10 enables state-of-the-art mobile computing and multimedia features all while balancing performance and battery life.”

The Helio P10 is the first product to use TSMC’s 28nm HPC+ process, which allows for reduced processor power consumption. With the help of the latest 28HPC+ process and numerous architecture and circuit design optimizations, the Helio P10 can save up to 30% more power (depending of usage scenarios), compared to existing smartphone SoCs manufactured using the 28 HPC process.

“We are pleased to see MediaTek’s achievement in producing the world’s leading 28HPC+ smartphone chip,” said Dr. BJ Woo, Vice President, Business Development, TSMC. “As an enhanced version of TSMC’s 28HPC process, 28HPC+ promises 15% better speed at fixed power or 50% leakage reduction at the same speed over 28HPC. Through our competitive 28HPC+ technology and process-design collaboration with MediaTek, we believe MediaTek will deliver a series of products which benefit smartphone users across the world.”

As with the entire line of Helio SoCs, the P10 is packed with premium multimedia features. With a concentration on advanced display technologies, premium camera features, and HiFi audio, the P10 delivers leading functionality around the features most used on today’s mobile phones:

21MP premium camera with the world’s first TrueBright ISP engine:

Enables ultra-sensitive RWWB sensor to capture twice as much light as traditional RGB sensors in order to retain true color and detail, even in low light. The RWWB sensor also enhances the color resolution, even when compared with RGBW sensors.

Other features include a new de-noise/de-mosaic HW, PDAF, video iHDR, dual main camera, less than 200ms shot-to shot delay, and video face beautify.

Hi-fidelity, hi-clarity audio achieves 110dB SNR & -95dB THD

Full HD display at 60FPS with MediaTek’s suite of MiraVision 2.0 display technologies:

UltraDimming – Dimmer background lighting for more comfortable reading, even in low-light situations.

BluLight Defender – A built-in blue light filter that saves more power than conventional software applications.

Adaptive Picture Quality - Ensures the best picture quality when using different applications. True-to-life colors when in camera preview; vibrant colors when watching videos.

The MediaTek Helio P10 will be released in Q3 2015 and is expected to be available in consumer products in late 2015.