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MediaTek Dimensity 1080 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

M
38.1Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
73.8Inno Score
29.5CPU67.9
38.4Benchmarks80.1
54.9Efficiency77.2
1 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 10807 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 73.8 to 38.1, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+42) and CPU (+38). MediaTek Dimensity 1080 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

  • 44% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 9 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 68 vs 30
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 80 vs 38
  • Stronger efficiency score: 77 vs 55
  • 424% higher AnTuTu 10: 2,724,754 vs 520,000
  • 276% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 9,200 vs 2,450

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Announced20222025
Process6 nm3 nm+50%
TDP (typical)5 W+44%9 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9 (Oryon)

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x3.8 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.32 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock2.6 GHz3.8 GHz+46%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
GPUArm Mali-G68 MC4Qualcomm Adreno 840 (binned)

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5-3200LPDDR5X
Max bandwidth25.6 GB/s77 GB/s+201%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X80 5G
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.26.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzWQHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1080 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1080Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 5
AnTuTu 10520,000Top 60%2,724,754+424%Top 4%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,010Top 50%3,000+197%Top 8%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,450Top 55%9,200+276%Top 5%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—866,588Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—853,716Top 15%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—368,524Top 9%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—635,926Top 12%

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