MediaTek intros new Helio A22 chipset

MediaTek has officially unveiled the Helio A22 SoC and the first chipset of the new Helio A series designed for mid-range devices.

The Helio A22 is built using the 12nm FinFET fabrication technology for better performance and power efficiency. It is equipped with MediaTek’s CorePilot technology, the chipset optimizes power for each task to extend device battery life, and has AI features to take advantage of the MediaTek NeuroPilot software development kit (SDK) extensions and third-party AI applications.

MediaTek Helio A22 specs:
CPU Type: ARM Cortex-A53
Max CPU Frequency: 2.0GHz
Cores: Quad (4)
CPU Bit: 64-bit
Memory Type: LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max Memory Frequency: 933MHz (LPDDR3); 1600MHz (LPDDR4x)
Max Memory Size: 4GB (LPDDR3); 6GB (LPDDR4x)
GPU Type: IMG PowerVR
Max Display Resolution: 1600 x 720
Video Encoding FPS: 1080P @ 30 fps
Video Playback FPS: 1080P @ 30 fps
Storage Type: eMMC 5.1
Cellular Technologies: Carrier Aggregation (CA), CDMA2000 1x/EVDO Rev. A (SRLTE), FDD / TDD LTE, HSPA +
LTE Category: Cat-4, Cat-7 DL / Cat-13 UL
GNSS: Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS
Wi-Fi: a/b/g/n/ac
Bluetooth Version: 5.0
FM Radio: Yes
Max Camera ISP: 21MP, 13+8MP
Capture FPS: 21MP@30fps; 13MP+8MP@30fps
Camera Features: AI Face ID (Face Unlock), AI Smart Photo Album, Single-Cam/Dual-Cam Bokeh; MEMA 3DNR; Multi-Frame Noise reduction

The Helio A Series is in volume production now with the availability of the Helio A22-powered Xiaomi Redmi 6A in China.