MediaTek today announced a new 64-bit mobile system on chip (SoC), MT6735, incorporating the modem and RF needs of wireless operators globally. The MT6735 builds upon MediaTek's existing line-up of mainstream LTE platforms by adding the critical WorldMode modem capability. It incorporates four 64-bit ARM Cortex-A53 processors, delivering significantly higher performance than Cortex-A7. As projected, MediaTek sees a continued consolidation of smartphones into a very large mid-range, termed by MediaTek as the "Super-mid market".

The MT6735 platform includes:

• Quad-core, up to 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit processors with MediaTek's CorePilot multi-processor control system
• Mali-T720 GPU with support for the Open GL ES 3.0 and Open CL 1.2 APIs and premium graphics for gaming and UI effects
• Supports low-power, 1080p, 30fps video playback on the emerging video codec standard H.265 and legacy H.264 and 1080p, 30fps H.264 video recording
• Integrated 13MP camera image signal processor with support for features like PIP (Picture-in-Picture), VIV (Video in Video) and Video Face Beautifier
• Display support up to HD 1280x720 resolution with MediaTek MiraVision technology for DTV-grade picture quality
• Rel. 9, Category 4 FDD and TDD LTE (150 Mb/s downlink, 50 Mb/s uplink)
• 3GPP Rel. 8, DC-HSPA+ (42 Mb/s downlink, 11 Mb/s uplink), TD-SCDMA and EDGE are supported for legacy 2G/3G networks
• CDMA2000 1x/EVDO Rev. A
• Comprehensive RF support (B1 to B41) and the ability to mix multiple low-, mid-, and high bands for a global roaming solution
• Supports dual-band Wi-Fi to effortlessly connect to a wide array of wireless routers and enable new applications like video sharing over Miracast
• Bluetooth 4.0, supporting low-power connection to fitness gadgets, wearables and other accessories, such as Bluetooth headsets

Mediatek expects the first commercial devices based on the MT6735 to be available in Q2, 2015.