MT6795W

The MT6795W (Helio X10) was one of MediaTek's first attempts to deliver a high-performance, power-efficient mobile chipset. It was primarily aimed at mid-range to flagship smartphones and sought to offer strong performance for gaming, media, and multitasking at a competitive price point compared to other chipsets from companies like Qualcomm.

Performance and Efficiency:

The octa-core configuration of the MT6795W ensured that the chipset could handle a wide variety of tasks with ease. By using the Cortex-A53 cores, the MT6795W was able to provide good overall performance for apps, games, and multitasking. The big.LITTLE architecture also allowed the chipset to conserve battery life when performing less demanding tasks, such as web browsing, email checking, or social media use.

Graphics and Gaming:

The inclusion of the Mali-T860 MP2 GPU was a key component of the MT6795W’s gaming and multimedia performance. It allowed devices powered by this chipset to handle 3D gaming, HD video playback, and smooth graphical rendering for most mid-range games. The chipset was not designed for high-end gaming but was certainly capable of delivering an enjoyable experience for casual games and video streaming.

Connectivity and Multimedia:

With support for 4G LTE Category 4, the MT6795W provided decent mobile network performance at the time of its release. Although it didn't offer the faster speeds of more recent LTE categories, it still provided reliable connectivity for mobile data, video calling, and browsing. The chipset also supported Wi-Fi 802.11ac for faster wireless connections and Bluetooth 4.1 for connecting to wireless peripherals like headphones, smartwatches, and other devices.

Camera and Imaging:

The MT6795W supports cameras up to 32 MP, which was a significant feature at the time. This allowed devices to capture high-resolution images and 1080p video, ensuring that users could take clear, detailed photos and videos. The chipset also supported real-time video effects and dual-camera setups, which made it an attractive option for smartphones with advanced camera capabilities.

Power Efficiency:

Manufactured on the 28nm process, the MT6795W was relatively efficient in terms of battery usage during normal tasks. While it wasn’t as energy-efficient as later chipsets with smaller process nodes, it still offered a solid battery life for the smartphones and tablets it powered. MediaTek's CorePilot technology helped optimize performance by balancing CPU core usage according to the task at hand, improving both performance and battery life.