The first SoC as part of this series is the Helio A22, that MediaTek claims will add and enhance premium features on budget smartphones
The Mediatek Helio A22 MT6762M is a lower mainstream ARM SoC for smartphones (mainly Android based) that was introduced in 2018. It integrates four ARM Cortex-A53 cores clocked at up to 2 GHz. MediaTek Helio A22 promises intuitive and light AI-enhancements such as Face ID, Smart Photo Album and many more characteristics to facilitate smart features for your smartphone. WHAT'S INSIDE Bringing amiable efficiency onboard, MediaTek Helio A22 guarantees speed and provides the latest NeuroPilot and CorePilot 4.0 technology along with AI enhancements.
MediaTek has announced the Helio A series of smartphone chipsets, that will help bring premium features to entry-level and mid-range devices. The first system-on-a-chip (SoC) as a part of this series is the Helio A22, that MediaTek claims will being the same improvements to budget devices, as its Helio P series does to premium smartphones.
The MediaTek Helio A22 comes with four Cortex-A53 cores, with clock speeds up to 2.0GHz, along with an IMG PowerVR GE-class GPU. Smartphone makers can choose between LPDDR3 or the LPDDR4 RAM. In addition, the company claims Helio A22 would be able to back phones that display HD+ resolutions (1600 x 720 pixels) with screen aspect ratios of up to 20:9. Also, its power sensor hub is capable of providing always-on sensor readings, without the need to engage the main CPU complex. MediaTek claims that the push in performance alongside battery efficiency will help achieve the desired results from Helio A22, even in basic smartphone models.
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MediaTek has also created light edge AI that will bring artificial intelligence features, designed by the company’s NeuroPilot programme, that complies with Android Neural Network API. Helio A22 will provide lightweight edge AI capabilties like Face ID (Face Unlock), Smart Photo album, and advanced single-camera or dual-camera Bokeh effects. Bokeh mode is supported for dual-camera configurations up to 13MP+8MP, or single-camera configurations up to 21MP. In addition, the Helio A22 SoC can supposedly enhance low-light performance with multi-frame noise reduction, and provide a clear-image zoom technology.
Helio A22 brings dual SIM 4G support, with VoLTE/ViLTE capabilities through the company’s 4G LTE WorldMode modem, that supports Cat-7 4G LTE. Other connectivity updates include mutiple global navigation satellite system (GNSS) options, including GPS, Glonass, Beidou, Galileo, 802.11ac Wi-Fi, as well as Bluetooth 5.0 compatibility. These changes appear on the Helio A22 courtesy of a new dedicated sub-processor. The MediaTek’s Helio A series will compete against Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 400 series of processors.
Xiaomi has expanded its Redmi series by launching the Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A smartphones in China. The new phones gain several improvements over their predecessors in terms of appearance, camera, and more.
Redmi 6 and Redmi 6A both support the HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio. Redmi 6A looks similar to the Redmi 6 in design but it carries slightly downgraded hardware. Both the phones have a 5.45-inch display but the Redmi 6 is powered by the Helio P22 and the Redmi 6A gets its power from the Helio A22 processor. Both of them feature the metal body and the fingerprint scanner is mounted on the back. They both are preloaded with Android 8.1 Oreo, but the exact version of MIUI was not confirmed at its launch.
The Helio P22 processor based on 12nm process clocks at 2.0GHz in Redmi 6. The power consumption of the processor is reduced which is a good thing to note. Compared to Redmi 6A, the Redmi 6 has 3GB RAM coupled with 32GB and 64GB storage options. Also, Redmi 6 has dual rear cameras with 12MP primary sensor and 5MP accompanying it. The Redmi 6 is also claimed to have AI-based capabilities powering its camera, Face Unlock sensor, and other aspects of the handset like the Xiao Ai assistant.
- 5.45-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio P22 SoC
- 3GB/4GB RAM
- 32GB/64GB storage, expandable up to 128GB
- MIUI on top of Android 8.1
- 12MP+5MP dual rear cameras
- 5MP front camera with face unlock
- 3,000mAH battery
- G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB
- 5.45-inch HD+ display with 18:9 aspect ratio
- Octa-core MediaTek Helio A22 SoC
- 2GB RAM
- 16GB storage, expandable up to 128GB
- MIUI on top of Android 8.1
- 13MP rear camera
- 5MP front camera with Portrait Mode, Face Unlock
- 3,000mAH battery
- G LTE, Bluetooth 4.2, Wi-Fi, GPS/ A-GPS, a 3.5mm headphone jack, and Micro-USB
The price of the Redmi 6 in China is CNY 799 for 3GB/32GB option and CNY 999 for the 4GB/64GB option. It will be made available in its first sale in China starting 10 am CST on Friday, June 15.
The price of the Redmi 6A is CNY 599 and much like the Redmi 6, the Redmi 6A will also be made available in its first sale in the country from Xiaomi's offline and online stores starting 10 am at June 15.
- The Xiaomi Redmi 6A isn't still available online. To be notified when it becomse available click here.
- The Xiaomi Redmi 6 is available at MajorMobiles for £ 134.
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