HTC One A9 could feature ten core processor

Apparently octa-core processors are too humdrum these days. HTC could be pushing the boat out even further with the inclusion of a deca-core MediaTek Helio X20 SoC in the upcoming HTC One A9.

Leaked benchmark results indicate that the HTC One A9, otherwise known as the HTC Aero, will feature a ten core processor clocked at 1.96GHz. By comparison, today’s beefiest handsets come with octa-core processors.

It seems excessive at the moment. It’s unlikely that software has been designed with deca-core CPUs in mind. But it is a statement of where the smartphone market is headed. And, if nothing else, it’s something for HTC’s marketing to focus upon.