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MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

WINNER
M
38.1Inno Score
VS
Q
31.2Inno Score
29.5CPU24.4
38.4Benchmarks31.5
54.9Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 10800 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 1080 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 38.1 to 31.2, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+11) and benchmarks (+7). Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 38 vs 32
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 44
  • 72% higher Max bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s vs 14.9 GB/s
  • 38% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 730

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G

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

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Announced20222020
Process6 nm+25%8 nm
TDP (typical)5 W5 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.6 GHz+13%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
GPUArm Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 618

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 692

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR4X-1866
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s+72%14.9 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X15 LTE
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 720G
AnTuTu 10520,000+32%Top 60%395,000Top 72%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,010+38%Top 50%730Top 70%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,450+29%Top 55%1,900Top 72%

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