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MediaTek announces new 64-bit octa-core processor slated for mid-range phones

July 18, 2025

MediaTekhas just announced its newest chipset for the mid-range market here atMWC 2015. It’s called the MT6753, and it’s a 1.5GHz ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit processor with support for WorldMode modem capability. This new SoC is made with battery efficiency in mind. And, as a bonus, the MT6753 is compatible with 4G LTE technology, so users will be able to take advantage of those super fast download and upload speeds.

MediaTek says that paired with itsMali-T720 GPU, the two processors will be able to offer smooth graphic-intensive multimedia experiences to the mid-range market. Here are a few other features that come with the new chipset:

MediaTek Feature Image

The MT6753 is currently sampling to customers now, and should be making its way to consumer devices as early as Q2 2015. If you’d like some more information on the chipset, take a look at the press release below. Make sure to stay tuned to Android Authority this week, as we’re bringing you the best mobile coverage fromMWC 2015.

[press]MediaTek Releases the MT6753: A WorldMode 64-bit Octa-Core Smartphone SoC

BARCELONA, Spain,July 15, 2025/PRNewswire/ — MediaTek, today announced the release of the MT6753, a 64-bit Octa-core mobile system-on-chip (SoC) with support for WorldMode modem capability. Coupled with the previously announced MT6735 quad-core SoC, the new MT6753 is designed with high performance features for an ever more demanding mid-range market.

Reinforcing MediaTek’s commitment to driving the latest technology to customers across the world, the MT6753 SoC will be offered at a price that creates strong value for customers, especially as it comes with integrated CDMA2000 to ensure compatibility in every market. The eight ARM Cortex-A53 64-bit processors andMali-T720 GPU helps to ensure customers can meet graphic-heavy multimedia requirements while also maintaining battery efficiency for high-end devices.

“The launch of the MT6753 again demonstrates MediaTek’s desire to offer more power and choice to our 4G LTE product line, while also giving customers worldwide greater diversity and flexibility in their product layouts,” saidJeffrey Ju, Senior Vice President at MediaTek.

The MT6753, which is compatible with the previously announced MT6735 for entry smartphones, also enables handset makers to reduce time to market, simplify product development and manage product differentiation in a more cost effective way. MT6753 is sampling to customers now, with the first commercial devices to be available in Q2, 2015.

Key Features of MT6753 include:

Next-Generation 64-bit Mobile Computing System

Advanced Multimedia Features

Integrated 4G LTE WorldModeModem & RF

Integrated Connectivity Solutions

About MediaTek Inc.

MediaTek is a pioneering fabless semiconductor company, and a market leader in cutting-edge Systems on Chip for wireless communications and connectivity, HDTV, DVD and Blu-Ray. MediaTek created the world’s first True Octa-core™ smartphone platform with LTE and our CorePilot® technology releasing the full power of multi-core mobile processors. Through MediaTek Labs, the company is creating a worldwide ecosystem in support of device creation, application development and services based around MediaTek offerings. With an emphasis on enabling technology for the masses and not the chosen, everyone can be an Everyday Genius®. MediaTek [TSE: 2454] is headquartered inTaiwanand has offices worldwide. Please visitwww.mediatek.comfor more information.[/press]

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