MediaTek Modem MT8873

Overview

The MediaTek MT8873 is a 5G IoT mid-segment platform built on a 4nm process, combining high performance, efficient power usage, and advanced AI capabilities. With a balanced Arm® Cortex®-A78 and Cortex®-A55 CPU cluster, it delivers strong computing power while maintaining efficiency.

Designed for next-generation portable and connected devices, the MT8873 integrates a multi-core NPU, 5G Rel. 16 modem, and Wi-Fi 6/6E, along with enhanced graphics, display, and imaging features. Its support for high-speed memory, storage, and long-life availability makes it a versatile choice for a wide range of 5G applications.

Key Features

Next-Generation Performance

4x Arm Cortex-A78 and 4x Arm Cortex-A55 CPUs with Arm Mali-G615 GPU deliver exceptional performance for advanced 5G IoT applications

Advanced AI Acceleration

MediaTek 6th Gen NPU provides 5.6 TOPS, enabling on-device intelligence and real-time analytics

Future-Proof 5G Connectivity

Integrated Release-16 modem with 3CC 140MHz delivers high-speed 5G while optimizing RF BOM costs

Power-Efficient Architecture

Built on 4nm process technology with 2x LP4x/ LP5/5x up to 6400 Mbps and UFS 3.1 for smooth multitasking and longer battery life

Seamless Wireless Options

Wi-Fi 6/6E, Bluetooth 5.4, and dual-band GNSS (L1+L5) provide reliable connectivity across applications

Advanced Multimedia Experience

Dual FHD+/ 1.5K displays at 120Hz, 4K30 video, and up to 32MP imaging enable richer visual capabilities

Product Specification

Process

4nm

CPU

4x Arm Cortex-A78, 2.6GHz

4x Arm Cortex-A55, 2.0GHz

GPU

Arm Mali-G615 MC2 @1.35GHz

NPU

MediaTek 6th Gen NPU (5.6 TOPS)

Memory

UFS 3.1 DSC

2x LP4x, LP5/5x 6400, up to 24GB

Camera

200MP (non-ZSL)

32MP @ 30fps

16MP + 16MP @ 30fps (dual)

Video (Encode/Decode)

4K30/4K30

Display

2760x1300 @ 120Hz

720x960 @ 60Hz (Dual Display)

Connectivity

Int 1x1 Wi-Fi 6/2x2 Wi-Fi 6E + BT 5.4

GNSS L1+L5

Modem

5G Rel. 16, 3CC up to 140MHz

4G Cat. 16

IO

1x USB 2.0 OTG

MediaTek MT8873