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MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

WINNER
M
38.1Inno Score
VS
Q
26.2Inno Score
29.5CPU20
38.4Benchmarks20
54.9Efficiency46.7
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 10801 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 1080 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 38.1 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+18) and CPU (+10). Qualcomm Snapdragon 439 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 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 38 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 47
  • 648% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 135
  • 338% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,450 vs 560

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 439

  • 40% lower TDP (typical): 3 W vs 5 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Announced20222018
Process6 nm+50%12 nm
TDP (typical)5 W3 W+40%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A558x1.95 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock2.6 GHz+33%1.95 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
GPUArm Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 505

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 536

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR3-800
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s+300%6.4 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X6 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@30fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 439
AnTuTu 10520,000+333%Top 60%120,000Top 98%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,010+648%Top 50%135Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,450+338%Top 55%560Top 98%

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