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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

M
36.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Q
43.5Inno Score
32.9CPU29.2
26.9GPU—
45.6Benchmarks40.3
50.1Efficiency76.2
2 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 12004 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.5 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+26). MediaTek Dimensity 1200 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 29
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 46 vs 40
  • 30% higher Max clock: 3 GHz vs 2.3 GHz
  • 23% higher AnTuTu 10: 690,000 vs 560,000

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

  • Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 50
  • 50% higher Max bandwidth: 25.6 GB/s vs 17.1 GB/s
  • 33% lower process: 4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Announced20212025
Process6 nm4 nm+33%
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv9

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A551x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720 + 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720 + 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520
Max clock3 GHz+30%2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
GPUArm Mali-G77 MC9Qualcomm Adreno 810

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR5
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s25.6 GB/s+50%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X61 5G
Max download4.7 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.4

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
Max displayFHD+ @ 168HzFHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4
AnTuTu 10690,000+23%Top 49%560,000Top 57%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,030Top 45%1,030Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,900Top 46%2,900Top 46%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,050Top 77%—

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