MediaTek Dimensity 7200 vs MediaTek Helio G81
32.2CPU20
26.9GPU—
45.9Benchmarks21.5
76.2Efficiency44.2
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 72001 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G81
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 7200 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 41.1 to 26, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+32) and benchmarks (+24). MediaTek Helio G81 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 7200
- Stronger CPU score: 32 vs 20
- Stronger benchmarks score: 46 vs 22
- Stronger efficiency score: 76 vs 44
- 256% higher Max bandwidth: 51.2 GB/s vs 14.4 GB/s
- 174% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,150 vs 420
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G81
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2024 |
| Process | 4 nm+67% | 12 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W | 5 W |
| Architecture | Armv9 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.8 GHz Cortex-A715 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A510 | 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.8 GHz+40% | 2 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC4 | Arm Mali-G52 MC2 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek APU 650 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5-6400 | LPDDR4X-1800 |
| Max bandwidth | 51.2 GB/s+256% | 14.4 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Integrated LTE Cat-7 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.3 | 5.0 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | — | FHD+ @ 90Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@30fps | 2K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | MediaTek Helio G81 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 700,000+164%Top 48% | 265,000Top 86% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,150+174%Top 39% | 420Top 84% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,650+98%Top 53% | 1,340Top 88% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,050Top 77% | — |
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