Huawei Kirin 8020 vs MediaTek Dimensity 7030
34.1CPU29.7
25.6GPU24.1
20Efficiencyspec-based36
4 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 80202 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 7030
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: Huawei Kirin 8020 scores 28 against 29 for MediaTek Dimensity 7030. Pick by the categories that matter to you, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the Huawei Kirin 8020
- Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 30
- 63% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 4,166 vs 2,563
- 25% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 882 vs 705
- 22% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,288 vs 1,058
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 7030
- 14% lower process: 6 nm vs 7 nm
- 10% higher Max clock: 2.5 GHz vs 2.28 GHz
General
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2023 |
| Process | 7 nm | 6 nm+14% |
| Architecture | ARM (64-bit, custom HiSilicon cores) | ARMv8.2-A |
CPU
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | — | 2x2.5 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.28 GHz | 2.5 GHz+10% |
GPU
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | HiSilicon Maleoon 920c | Arm Mali-G610 MC3 |
AI
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | — | MediaTek NPU 550 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | — | LPDDR5 / LPDDR4X |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem (unannounced) | Integrated 5G modem (sub-6GHz + mmWave) |
| Max download | — | 5.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | — | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 144Hz |
| Video capture | — | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 7030 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,288+22%Top 37% | 1,058Top 48% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,166+63%Top 32% | 2,563Bottom 44% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 882+25%Top 48% | 705Bottom 46% |
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