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MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs MediaTek Helio G96

WINNER
M
38.1Inno Score
VS
M
28.5Inno Score
29.5CPU21.1
38.4Benchmarks27.7
54.9Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 10800 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G96

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 1080 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 38.1 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+11) and efficiency (+11). MediaTek Helio G96 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 1080

  • Stronger CPU score: 30 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 38 vs 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 44
  • 91% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 530
  • 53% higher AnTuTu 10: 520,000 vs 340,000

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G96

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080MediaTek Helio G96
Announced20222021
Process6 nm+50%12 nm
TDP (typical)5 W5 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080MediaTek Helio G96
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.6 GHz+27%2.05 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080MediaTek Helio G96
GPUArm Mali-G68 MC4Arm Mali-G57 MC2

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080MediaTek Helio G96
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s+50%17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080MediaTek Helio G96
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Integrated LTE Cat-13
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.2

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080MediaTek Helio G96
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture4K@30fps2K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus MediaTek Helio G96
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080MediaTek Helio G96
AnTuTu 10520,000+53%Top 60%340,000Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,010+91%Top 50%530Top 79%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,450+40%Top 55%1,750Top 78%

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