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MediaTek Dimensity 1200 vs Samsung Exynos 1480

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36.9Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Exynos 1480
43.5Inno Score
32.9CPU33.7
26.9GPU28.2
45.6Benchmarks54.8
50.1Efficiency73.8
1 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 12007 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1480

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1480 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.5 to 36.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+24) and benchmarks (+9). 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

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

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1480

  • Stronger benchmarks score: 55 vs 46
  • Stronger efficiency score: 74 vs 50
  • 45% higher AnTuTu 10: 997,950 vs 690,000
  • 33% lower process: 4 nm vs 6 nm
  • 17% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,400 vs 2,900

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Samsung Exynos 1480
Announced20212024
Process6 nm4 nm+33%
TDP (typical)7 W6 W+14%
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Samsung Exynos 1480
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock3 GHz+9%2.75 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Samsung Exynos 1480
GPUArm Mali-G77 MC9Samsung Xclipse 530

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Samsung Exynos 1480
NPU—Samsung NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Samsung Exynos 1480
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR5X
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Samsung Exynos 1480
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Integrated Exynos 5G modem
Max download4.7 Gbps—
Wi-FiWi-Fi 6Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.3

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Samsung Exynos 1480
Max displayFHD+ @ 168HzFHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture4K@60fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 1200 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 1200Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 10690,000Top 49%997,950+45%Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,030Top 45%1,150+12%Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,900Top 46%3,400+17%Top 36%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme1,050Top 77%1,200+14%Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—353,082Top 60%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—224,206Top 49%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—162,521Top 66%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—258,141Top 66%

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