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MediaTek launches Helio P90 SoC With APU 2.0

MediaTek is a Taiwanese company that designs chipsets for mobile phones, navigation systems, and other electronic devices. A short while ago, the company announced their Helio P70 chipset which is featured on the Realme U1. In a recent launch event, the company has announced their Helio P90 SoC. The Helio P90 is the company’s flagship mobile chipset that is currently on offer. Like the Helio P70, it is an Octa-Core processor and is manufactured using 12 nm technology. The biggest highlight of the new chipset is its AI capabilities.

Features And Support:

The Helio P90 accommodates the PowerVR GM 9946 GPU and an Octa-Core CPU. The CPU consists of two ARM A75 cores and six Cortex A55 cores. The ARM A75 cores are clocked at 2.2 GHz while the Cortex A55 cores are clocked at 2.0 GHz. This ARM 75 and ARM A55 duo provides best of both performance and efficiency. The Helio P90 can support up to 8 GB of LPDDRX RAM and UFS 2.1 storage. It supports a maximum display resolution of 2520 x 1080 px and an aspect ratio of 21:9.

In terms of camera, the SoC can support single camera sensor of 48 MP resolution and dual 24 MP + 16 MP sensors. However, it is dependent on the smartphone manufacturer how they incorporate it on their device. The Helio P90 also has a built-in APU (AI Processing Unit) 2.0. With the help of AI, a smartphone can optimise both, power and performance depending on usage patterns of different users. According to benchmarks, the Helio P90 has better AI performance than the Snapdragon 845 which is 10 nm chipset. Most notably, its AI benchmark is slightly lower than the Snapdragon 855 which is a 7 nm chipset.

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For connectivity, the Helio P90 supports dual 4G VoLTE, Wi-Fi 802.11ac, Bluetooth 5.0, GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo and FM Radio. The company announced that smartphones featuring the chipset are already being developed. The first smartphone packing the P90 SoC is expected to launch in Q1 of 2019.

December 13, 2018
Realme U1 Launched In India : Unboxing And Hands On
Shenzhen based smartphone manufacture Realme has been teasing a new series of smartphones for over two weeks now. The new series of smartphones is called the U-series which primarily focuses on photography. In a recent launch event held in Delhi, the company has officially announced their Realme U1 smartphone. It is the world’s first smartphone to feature the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. The phone is an Amazon exclusive and starts at a price of Rs 11,999.

Specifications & Build

The newly launched Realme U1 has a front and rear glass build. It measures 156.69 x 73.92 x 7.99 mm and weighs in at 168 gram. The front of the smartphone accommodates a 6.3-inch LCD display with a dewdrop notch. The display has a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 409 ppi. It has a 90.8 % screen-to-body ratio and a 19:9 aspect ratio. For protection against scratches, the company has equipped the screen with 2.5d curved Corning Gorilla Glass 3 technology.

Talking about the ports and buttons, the right side of the device houses the power button while the left side is occupied by the volume rockers and dual SIM card + microSD card slot. The micro-USB port, 3.5 mm audio jack, loudspeaker, and the primary microphone pinhole are placed on the bottom of the device. For securely and quickly unlocking the handset it also has a rear mounted

Under The Hood

The smartphone packs the Octa-Core Helio P70 CPU along with ARM G72 GPU. The CPU has a clock frequency of 2.1 GHz. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone is available in two options which are as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
It also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

For photography, the Realme U1 gets a 25 MP front-facing selfie camera and dual 13 MP + 2 MP rear cameras. The smartphone can also capture 1080p videos at 30fps with both front and rear cameras. The smartphone also offers AI beautification mode which auto enhances the pictures.

It is powered by a 3500 mAh battery and the company ships it with a 10 W standard speed charger. In terms of connectivity, the smartphone supports dual 4G VoLTE, 802.11 ac Wi-Fi, Bluetooth and Micro-UBS port for charging and transferring data.

What’s In The Box
- 2V 5A (10 Watt) Charger
- USB Data Cable
- Sim-Ejector Tool
- Protective case
- Safety and Quick Start Guide
Price & Colors

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The Realme U1 will be exclusively sold on Amazon and is available in three colour options which are Ambitious Black, Brave Blue, and Fiery Gold. The price of both storage variants of the smartphone is as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM – Rs 11,999
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM – Rs 14,499
November 28, 2018
Realme U1 Key Specs Leak Before Launch
Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme, has been boasting about an upcoming smartphone on Twitter. The upcoming device will be called the Realme U1 and is a photography oriented smartphone. Additionally, it will be the first handset to feature the latest MediaTek Helio P70 processor. The device is set to launch on 28th November and the latest leak reveals its detailed specifications.

Specifications

The leak suggests that the upcoming Realme U1 has a 6.3-inch LCD display with a resolution of 2340 x 1080 px and a pixel density of 409 ppi. It has a curved 2.5D glass and a screen-to-body ratio of 90.8%. The screen also has Corning Gorilla 3 to protect it against scratches. Under the hood, the smartphone features the Octa-Core MediaTek Helio P70 CPU along with ARM G72 GPU. The CPU has a clock frequency of 2.1 GHz. In terms of memory and storage, the smartphone is available in two options which are as follows:
- 3 GB RAM + 32 GB ROM
- 4 GB RAM + 64 GB ROM
It also supports memory expandability up to 256 GB via a microSD card.

Realme claims that photography will be the key selling factor of the Realme U1. According to the leak, the smartphone has a 25 MP front-facing SONY IMX576 sensor which has a f/2.0 aperture. The smartphone has dual 13 MP + 2 MP camera sensors along with LED flash.

The smartphone is powered by a 3,500 mAh battery and the company will ship it with a 5v 2A (10 Watt) charger. However, information regarding connectivity options is currently unavailable. But, it is expected to support basic connectivity features like Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and 4G VoLTE

Price & Availability

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The Realme U1 is expected to be a sub 15K smartphone, but the exact price is currently unavailable. It will only be made official during the launch which is set for the 28th of November. Like other Realme smartphones, it will only be sold via online platforms.
November 24, 2018
Realme U1 With Helio P70 To Launch On 28th November

Chinese smartphone manufacturer Realme launched their first smartphone, the Realme 1 earlier this year. The company since then has launched several other devices in the country that have received a positive response from consumers. Now, the company is about to launch their first U-series smartphone; the Realme U1 in India which will be exclusively available on Amazon. The upcoming smartphone might have a focus on photography due to its tagline “India’s Selfie Pro”. As promised, it will be the first smartphone to run on the MediaTek Helio P70 chipset. The smartphone will launch on 28th November at 12:30 AM. The company will live stream the launch event of the upcoming smartphone on Facebook, Twitter, and Youtube.

Improved Camera Perfomace

It's time to up your selfie game! Get ready to capture those flawless selfies with a smartphone experience like never before. Welcome #IndiasSelfiePro #RealmeU1, the perfect combination of power and an astounding selfie experience! We are #ReadyForU, are U?https://t.co/reg8WhCGEN pic.twitter.com/EZaDiIlmad

— realme (@realmeIndia) November 19, 2018

The company is touting the Realme U1 as a smartphone that shines in the area of photography. Any technicalities regarding the resolution or type of sensor on the device are currently unavailable. But, it is expected to have a high-resolution sensor and optimised software to match it. Additionally, the camera will have AI capabilities that can result in better-looking pictures.

MediaTek Helio P70

The Realme U1 will not only be limited to photography but will also be a solid performer due to the Helio P70 chipset. The Helio P70 was launched last month and is the successor to the Helio P60 which is present on the Realme 1. MediaTek claims that the new processor is a big leap forward from its predecessor. It now has a multi-core APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) which delivers 10-30 % better AI processing than the last generation. According to MediaTek, the processor is up to 35% less power hungry than its predecessor which will lead to better battery backup.

Notch Display

The pre-release webpage of the Realme U1 is already live on Amazon and it reveals that the new smartphone will have a dewdrop notch at the front. This notch will also help to bump up the screen-to-body-ratio of the smartphone.

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To summarise, with the right pricing, Realme might have yet another successful smartphone in their portfolio.

November 19, 2018
Realme To Soon Launch A Helio P70 Powered Smartphone

Realme is a smartphone manufacturer which was first registered in China in 2010. The company was a sub-brand of of Oppo Electronics until it’s sepration in 2018. The company launched its first smartphone, the Oppo Realme 1 earlier this year which was a huge hit in the Indian smartphone market. Realme has launched other smartphone models since then which are in high demand as well. Now, MediaTek has made an announcement at the IMC(Indian Mobile Congress) 2018. The company confirmed that a Realme smartphone will be the first device to be powered by the upgraded MediaTek Helio P70 SoC.

Helio P70- What Has Changed?

The recently launched Helio P70 is an upgraded version of the Helio P60 which is seen in the likes of Oppo F9 Pro & Realme 1. The Helio P70 is 64-bit Octa-Core processor which uses 12nm production process that makes it more power efficient. It is up to 13% faster than the Helio P60 and up to 35% less power hungry. The Heli0 P70 supports up to 8 GB DDR4 RAM or 4 GB DDR3 RAM. The Helio P70 SoC has the Mali-G72 GPU with 900 MHz frequency and has a maximum screen resolution support of 2160 x 1080 px.

The Helio P70 also has an in-built 525 MHz APU(Accelerated Processing Unit) which is a combination of CPU & GPU that allows for faster data communication. Hence, resulting in better performance and processing power.

Realme & MediaTek

Oppo Realme 1

The last time Realme and MediaTek got together ,the result was the Realme 1. It stirred up the already cut-throat Indian smartphone market. Before the launch of Realme, Xiomi was one of the top smartphone manufacturers to offer a feature packed device at a highly affordable price. The Realme brand has since then become a synonym for great value for money smartphones. Later, the company launched the Realme 2, with a bigger battery and a fingerprint scanner which was an alternate to their Realme 1 which was more performance oriented. Recently, the company launched the Realme 2 Pro, a powerful mid-ranger and the Realme C1, the budget killer. Both of which run on Qualcomm processors.

The Realme 1 with the Helio P60 SoC had overall better performance compared to it competitors in that price bracket. Now, the updated Helio P70 with multiple updates and better AI intergration is out. We are eager to see how the upcoming Realme smartphone with the Helio P70 SoC will fare. As we know, Realme prices their smartphones very aggressively we have a feeling the new smartphone will be a killer deal that will be hard to pass.

The launch date of the device is not yet available, but the company had hinted towards a possible smartphone release by the end of this year.

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October 26, 2018
MediaTek Launches Helio P70 With Enhanced AI & Camera Capabilities

MediaTek is a Taiwanese micro chip manufacturer that provides chips for smartphones, HD-TV’s and wireless communication devices. Recently, they launched the Helio P70 SoC which is the successor to the popular Helio P60. The Helio P60 was seen on devices like Oppo F9 Pro and the budget champion Realme 1.

Supported Configuration

The Helio P70 is a 64-bit Octa-Core processor with a max frequency of 2.1 GHz which is up to 13% faster than the Helio P60. It is based on the ARM Cortex-A53 & Cortex-A73 microarchitecture and uses the 12nm production process which makes it faster and power efficient. In terms of camera support, the Helio P70 offers support for 32 MP and 24 MP + 16 MP camera sensors. It means, any smartphone featuring the processor can use this camera configuration either on the front or back of the device. It can also process a max video resolution of 2160p.

Oppo Realme 1 With Mediatek Helio P60

The Helio P7 supports both LPDDR3 and LPDDR4x high frequency RAM. It can be paired with up to 4 GB of DDR3 RAM or up to 8 GB of DDR4x RAM. It also supports eMMC 5.1 and high speed UFS 2.1(Universal Flash Storage). In terms of Graphics, it has a Mali-G72 GPU with a max frequency of 900 MHz and max display resolution of 2160 x 1080 px. The processor can carry Dual 4G Volte SIMs and supports Bluetooth 4.2 low-energy, Wi-Fi a/b/g/n/ac and GPS.

Key Changes

The Helio P70 has a a multi-core APU (Accelerated Processing Unit) with a maximum frequency of 525 MHz. When combined with the Mediatek’s NeuroPilot, it delivers 10-30% more AI processing than the Helio P60. An APU is simply a combination of CPU & GPU which allows for faster data communication resulting in greater processing power and performance. Mediatek’s Neuropilot makes use of “Edge AI”, which means the processing is done on the device rather than relying on a fast internet connection or cloud service. It makes the AI faster and keeps user data private as the data always remains on the device. The new Helio P70 is more power efficient and is up to 35% less power hungry than the Helio P60.

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To sum up, the Helio P70 looks like a promising SoC for mid range smartphones. But, we are yet to see smartphone manufacturers to incorporate the latest chipset in upcoming handsets to see it’s real life performance.

October 24, 2018