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Google Tensor G4 vs Huawei Kirin 8020

WINNER
G
51.4Inno Score
VS
H
28Inno Score
45.1CPU34.1
43.1GPU25.6
56.1Benchmarks—
71.4Efficiencyspec-based20
5 spec wins — Google Tensor G41 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 8020

InnoReviews verdict

Google Tensor G4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 51.4 to 28, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+18) and CPU (+11). Huawei Kirin 8020 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Google Tensor G4

  • Stronger CPU score: 45 vs 34
  • Stronger GPU score: 43 vs 26
  • 195% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 2,600 vs 882
  • 51% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,950 vs 1,288
  • 43% lower process: 4 nm vs 7 nm

Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 8020

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

General

General comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 8020
Announced20242025
Process4 nm+43%7 nm
TDP (typical)7 W—
ArchitectureArmv9.2ARM (64-bit, custom HiSilicon cores)

CPU

CPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 8020
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.1 GHz Cortex-X4 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.92 GHz Cortex-A520—
Max clock3.1 GHz+36%2.28 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 8020
GPUArm Mali-G715 MC7HiSilicon Maleoon 920c
GPU clock940 MHz—

AI

AI comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 8020
NPUGoogle Edge TPU—

Memory

Memory comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 8020
Memory typeLPDDR5X—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 8020
ModemExternal (Samsung Exynos 5400)Integrated 5G modem (unannounced)

Media

Media comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 8020
Video capture4K@60fps—

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Google Tensor G4 versus Huawei Kirin 8020
SpecGoogle Tensor G4Huawei Kirin 8020
AnTuTu1,050,000—
Geekbench 6 (single)1,950+51%Top 24%1,288Top 40%
Geekbench 6 (multi)4,700+13%Top 28%4,166Top 34%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,600+195%Top 45%882Bottom 18%

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