MediaTek Dimensity 1200 vs MediaTek Helio G88
32.9CPU20
26.9GPU—
45.6Benchmarks22.4
50.1Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 12001 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G88
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 1200 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.9 to 26.3, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+23) and CPU (+13). MediaTek Helio G88 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 1200
- Stronger CPU score: 33 vs 20
- Stronger benchmarks score: 46 vs 22
- Stronger efficiency score: 50 vs 44
- 151% higher AnTuTu 10: 690,000 vs 275,000
- 142% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,030 vs 425
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G88
- 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2021 | 2021 |
| Process | 6 nm+50% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 7 W | 5 W+29% |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 3 GHz+50% | 2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G77 MC9 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-2133 | LPDDR4X-1800 |
| Max bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s+19% | 14.4 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G (sub-6) | Integrated LTE Cat-7 |
| Max download | 4.7 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 168Hz | FHD+ @ 90Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 1200 | MediaTek Helio G88 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 690,000+151%Top 49% | 275,000Top 84% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,030+142%Top 45% | 425Top 83% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,900+113%Top 46% | 1,360Top 86% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,050Top 77% | — |
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