# Affordable 5G Phone Chips MediaTek Has Revealed Its New 5G Phone Chips By Daniel Johnson | Published 2019-05-29 | Tech Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/5g-chipsets References: [9to5google](https://9to5google.com/2019/05/29/mediatek-5g-chipset/) & [mediatek](https://www.mediatek.com/news-events/press-releases/mediatek-unveils-groundbreaking-new-5g-soc-for-first-wave-of-5g-flagship-devices) [MediaTek](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y100i) is showcasing its new [5G](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-x70) chipsets, the chips are a 7-nanometer set that will help bring a fast wireless connection to mobile devices. Currently, 5G chips are a high priced item, however, MediaTex is looking to bring 5G chips into the mainstream. MediaTek will be making the 5G chips more accessible by putting them in [lower-priced devices](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-k32-smartphone). The MediaTek 5G chips feature faster download and upload speeds, with a maximum upload speed of 2.5 gbps. The chips will be supported for use anywhere from 2G to 4G and are equipped with a power saving function and displays up to 4K. The 5G chipsets will be available in 2019 and should be brought to mobile phones by early 2020. Image Credit: 9TO5Google ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.7/10 - Popularity: 10% | Activity: 4% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Africa ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Tech](https://www.trendhunter.com/tech) > [Mobile](https://www.trendhunter.com/mobile) ## Key Themes ### Key Themes Behind This Trend - **Affordable 5G Chips:** MediaTek aims to make 5G chips more accessible by putting them in lower-priced devices. - **Faster Wireless Connection:** MediaTek's new 5G chipsets offer faster download and upload speeds, with a maximum upload speed of 2.5 gbps. - **Power Saving Function:** The MediaTek 5G chips are equipped with a power saving function, optimizing battery life for mobile devices. ### Where This Applies - **Mobile Devices:** The affordable 5G chips from MediaTek present disruptive innovation opportunities for the mobile device industry, allowing for faster and more widespread adoption of 5G technology. - **Semiconductor Manufacturing:** The production and distribution of MediaTek's new 5G chips will disrupt the semiconductor manufacturing industry, as it offers a more affordable option for 5G connectivity. - **Telecommunications:** The availability of lower-priced 5G chips from MediaTek will drive disruptive innovation within the telecommunications industry, enabling faster and more reliable wireless connections for consumers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [AI-Powered 5G Chips](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-x70.md) - [Colorful Accessible 5G Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y100i.md) - [Entry-Level Gamer Smartphone Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mediatek-helio-g36.md) - [Hybrid Lifestyle Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/tcl-30-xe-5g-smartphone.md) - [Next-Gen TV Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/pentonic-800.md) - [Gaming Smartphone Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/dimensity-9200.md) - [Power-Efficient Mobile Processors](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/snapdragon-4s-gen-2.md) - [Flagship-Inspired Low-Cost Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/infinix-zero-5g-2023.md) - [Chromatic Productivity Smartphones](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/vivo-y35-5g.md)