Huawei Kirin 8020 vs MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
34.1CPU90
25.6GPU93.8
20Efficiencyspec-based100
0 spec wins — Huawei Kirin 80206 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro wins this mobile chipset face-off, 93.5 to 28, pulling ahead mainly in GPU (+68) and CPU (+56). 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 Huawei Kirin 8020
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro
- Stronger CPU score: 90 vs 34
- Stronger GPU score: 94 vs 26
- 948% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 9,245 vs 882
- 227% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 4,216 vs 1,288
- 206% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 12,765 vs 4,166
General
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2025 | 2026 |
| Process | 7 nm | 2 nm+71% |
| Architecture | ARM (64-bit, custom HiSilicon cores) | ARMv9.3-A |
CPU
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | — | 2x4.55 GHz C2-Ultra + 3x4.35 GHz C2-Pro + 3x3.1 GHz C2-Pro |
| Max clock | 2.28 GHz | 4.55 GHz+100% |
GPU
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | HiSilicon Maleoon 920c | Arm Mali G2-Ultra NX MC12 |
AI
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | — | MediaTek NPU 1090 |
Memory
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | — | LPDDR6-10667 |
Connectivity
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem (unannounced) | Integrated 5G-A modem |
| Max download | — | 7.4 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | — | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth | — | 6.2 |
Media
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | WQHD+ @ 180Hz |
| Video capture | — | 8K@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Huawei Kirin 8020 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,288Top 40% | 4,216+227%Top 3% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 4,166Top 34% | 12,765+206%Top 3% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 882Bottom 18% | 9,245+948%Top 3% |
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