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Today, MediaTek introduced the M80 5G modem module, supporting both mmWave and sub-6 GHz 5G bands on a single chip. This marks the next generation following last year's Helio M70 and positions itself as a competitor to Qualcomm's X60 modem.Similar to its predecessors, the M80 continues to integrate CPU, GPU, and ISP on a single die chip. It supports both standalone and non-standalone 5G designs, boasting theoretical speeds of up to 7.67 Gbps download and 3.76 Gbps upload. Additionally, the M80 facilitates dual 5G SIMs, dual 5G NSA and SA networks, and Voice over New Radio (VoNR) for stable connections.The M80 integrates MediaTek's UltraSave 5G technology, enhancing single-chip design to provide an additional layer of power-saving improvements. MediaTek's UltraSave Network Environment Detection and UltraSave OTA Content Awareness technologies automatically adjust power configurations and operating frequencies based on network conditions. Additionally, the M80 incorporates MediaTek's Dynamic Bandwidth Part (BWP) technology, designed to optimize bandwidth usage to meet light or heavy data throughput requirements. Furthermore, with the M80's Connected Mode DRX (C-DRX) technology, the modem will remain powered in standby mode even when there is no data activity.MediaTek's 5G modem can be deployed across various devices, including smartphones, PCs, Mi-Fi hotspots, CPEs, industrial IoT applications, and more. MediaTek's first-generation 5G modem, the M70, was integrated into MediaTek's Dimensity chipset lineup for 5G smartphones. The company's 5G portfolio also includes the MediaTek T700, which will power upcoming 5G laptops set to hit the market in 2021, along with MediaTek's T750 chipset for 5G fixed wireless access (FWA) routers and data transmission devices.The M80 has undergone industrial testing and is expected to officially debut on devices by the end of 2021.
