MediaTek, a key merchant baseband alternative to Qualcomm, has announced its new multi-mode 5G modem-integrated applications processor, Helio M70. With this this product MediaTek is set to play a key role in the China 5G market in 2020. MediaTek, a late entrant in 3G and 4G markets, is looking to seize the initiative in 5G-integrated smartphone processors. MediaTek’s 5G apps processor could help to accelerate 5G adoption. In this insight, we analyse MediaTek’s entry in 5G-integrated apps processors.