It has been announced that MediaTek is all set to unveil dual-core MT6577 powered handset from Microsoft and spice in the Indian market. Spice plans to launch Mi 500, and Micromax will introduce the dual-core version of its Superphone A90 along with two other models based on MediaTek dual core platform MT6577, expected to launch later this month.
The MT6577 features a dual 1GHz Cortex-A9 application processor from ARM and runs on Android 4.0 “Ice Cream Sandwich” (ICS) operating system. In addition, the MT6577 is also incorporated with 8MP camera, up to 1080p Full-HD video playback along with dual-band 802.11n Wi-Fi, Bluetooth4.0, GPS and FM support.
"MediaTek believes that the budget-friendly smartphones powered by the MT6577 will surge the next growth of entry-level smartphones industry in India. This platform promises lucrative prospects to developers and their customers by providing features such as improved user interactivity, mobile connectivity and rich multi-media experience at affordable prices," said Grant Kuo, Managing Director, MediaTek India.
