MediaTek Dimensity 8050 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
34.8CPU26.2
29.1GPU20
36Efficiencyspec-based68
5 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 80502 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
InnoReviews verdict
This one is close to a dead heat: MediaTek Dimensity 8050 scores 33 against 33 for Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4. Pick by the categories that matter to you — MediaTek Dimensity 8050 edges ahead in GPU and CPU, or by price.
Which would you pick?
Key differences
Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 8050
- Stronger CPU score: 35 vs 26
- Stronger GPU score: 29 vs 20
- 585% higher 3DMark Wild Life Extreme: 1,315 vs 192
- 88% higher Max download: 4.7 Gbps vs 2.5 Gbps
- 62% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 3,420 vs 2,117
Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4
- 33% lower process: 4 nm vs 6 nm
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2023 | 2025 |
| Process | 6 nm | 4 nm+33% |
| Architecture | ARMv8.2-A | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.0 GHz Cortex-A78 + 3x2.6 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x2.3 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 3 GHz+30% | 2.3 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G77 MC9 | Adreno 613 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 570 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-4266 | LPDDR4X/LPDDR5 |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G modem (Release 16) | Snapdragon X61 5G |
| Max download | 4.7 Gbps+88% | 2.5 Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.1 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 168Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 1080p@60fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 4 |
|---|---|---|
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,114+24%Top 45% | 897Bottom 36% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 3,420+62%Top 40% | 2,117Bottom 35% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 1,315+585%Top 46% | 192Bottom 10% |
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