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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

WINNER
M
36.9Inno Score
VS
Q
34.9Inno Score
32.9CPU24.3
26.9GPU—
45.6Benchmarks36
50.1Efficiency54.9
4 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 12002 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

InnoReviews verdict

MediaTek Dimensity 1200 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 36.9 to 34.9, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+10) and CPU (+9). Qualcomm Snapdragon 685 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 24
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 46 vs 36
  • 119% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,030 vs 470
  • 93% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,900 vs 1,500
  • 46% higher AnTuTu 10: 690,000 vs 471,425

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 685

  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 50
  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Announced20212023
Process6 nm6 nm
TDP (typical)7 W5 W+29%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x2.8 GHz Cortex-A73 + 4x1.9 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock3 GHz+7%2.8 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
GPUArm Mali-G77 MC9Qualcomm Adreno 610

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
NPU—Qualcomm Hexagon 686

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Snapdragon X11 LTE
Max download4.7 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
Max displayFHD+ @ 168HzFHD+ @ 90Hz
Video capture4K@60fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Qualcomm Snapdragon 685
AnTuTu 10690,000+46%Top 49%471,425Top 63%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,030+119%Top 45%470Top 82%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,900+93%Top 46%1,500Top 83%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,050Top 77%—
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—185,372Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—29,548Top 100%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—128,755Top 98%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—127,750Top 100%

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