Best devices that runs Mediatek Helio X10 chipsets

Helio X10 chip set, which was launched by MediaTek company earlier in March, is currently one of the most powerful smartphone processors available. The Helio X10 powers 64-bit octa-core SoC for mobile phones and is a direct rival to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 810 processor. As claimed by many sources, more and more companies now have the tendency to switch from Qualcomm to MediaTek. However, it is still a very controversial and personal argument to decide which is more optimal.

Since the Helio X10 chip set was just launched recently, only newly-launched devices are coming with it. Here are 4 of the best in them.

1. Sony Xperia M5

We assume that by now, you are quite familiar with the currently-famous Sony Xperia M5 for its high-end specs and beautiful gold color option, aren’t you? Here are the Sony Xperia M5 full specs in comparison with a competitive rival – the Meizu MX5 – both run on Helio X10 chip set.

Sony Xperia M5 vs Meizu MX5 specs

Sony Xperia M5 Meizu MX5
Dimensions 145 x 72 x 7.6 mm 149.9 x 74.7 x 7.6 mm
Weight 142.5g 149 g
Size 5” IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen,1080 x 1920 pixels (~441 ppi pixel density),Scratch-resistant glass 5.5-inch, 1080 x 1920 pixels (~401 ppi pixel density)AMOLED capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors, Corning Gorilla Glass 3
OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop) Android OS, Flyme 4.5
Chipset Mediatek MT6795,Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53-Helio X10 chip Mediatek MT6795, Octa-core 2.2 GHz Cortex-A53-Helio X10 chip
Card slot Up to 200GB No
Storage 16 GB 16/32/64 GB
RAM 3 GB 3 GB
Camera REAR:21.5 MP, 5248 x 3936, phase detection autofocus, LED flash Rear: 20.7 MP, 5248 х 3936 pixels, laser autofocus, dual-LED (dual tone) flash
FRONT: 13 MP, autofocus; 1080p@30fps video Front: 5 MP, 1080p@30fps
Battery Non-removable Li-Ion 2600 mAh battery Non-removable Li-Ion 3150 mAh
Colors Black, White, Gold Gray, Gold, Silver, Black

2. Meizu MX5

Meizu MX5 was introduced in July 2015 and already arrived locally with 16GB ROM version. The Meizu MX5 price in Philippines is PHP 17,288.

For Meizu MX5 specs, please see above

Helio X10 chipset

3. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 is one of August’s “vedettes”. The phone was released on August 13 but already attracted people’s attention, selling 800,000 units in the first 12 hours. Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 price in PH should be 6K for 16GB version or slightly higher when it comes to our market.

Helio X10 chipset

Xiaomi Redmi Note 2 specs

Device Xiaomi Redmi Note 2
Display 5.5”, IPS LCD capacitive touchscreen, 16M colors
Thickness 8.3 mm
Weight 160g
Camera REAR: 13 MP, 4128 x 3096 pixels, phase detection autofocus, LED flashFRONT: 5MP
Processor Mediatek MT6795, Octa-core 2.0 GHz Cortex-A53Helio X10 chip
RAM 2GB
Storage 16/32GB (with SD Card)
OS Android OS, v5.0 (Lollipop)MIUI 7.0
Battery Li-Po 3060 mAh battery
Connectivity Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, WiFi Direct, hotspot
SIM Dual SIM
Color White, blue, yellow, pink, mint green

4. Bluboo X500 Dragon

Bluboo X500 Dragon may not be as well known as the other 3, but absolutely worth a look through. Bluboo is a very young and new company, and they are trying to build up their brand name. The X500 Dragon specs we know for now are not completed yet but already combine several premium features:

Helio X10 chipset

Bluboo X500 Dragon partial specs

– 5.0 inch display

– 5,300 mAH battery

4GB of RAM

– Mediatek Helio X10 chipset