MediaTek Dimensity 8500 vs Unisoc Tiger T820
47CPU27
53.2GPU—
69.9Benchmarks35.9
68Efficiencyspec-based52.5
6 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 85000 spec wins — Unisoc Tiger T820
InnoReviews verdict
MediaTek Dimensity 8500 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 57.3 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+34) and CPU (+20). Unisoc Tiger T820 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 8500
- Stronger CPU score: 47 vs 27
- Stronger benchmarks score: 70 vs 36
- 286% higher AnTuTu: 1,813,768 vs 470,000
- 180% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 6,308 vs 2,250
- 120% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,519 vs 690
Reasons to pick the Unisoc Tiger T820
No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.
General
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2026 | 2023 |
| Process | 4 nm+33% | 6 nm |
| TDP (typical) | — | 6 W |
| Architecture | Armv9.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 1x3.4 GHz Cortex-A725 + 3x3.2 GHz Cortex-A725 + 4x2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | 1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 3.4 GHz+26% | 2.7 GHz |
GPU
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G720 MC8 | Arm Mali-G57 MP4 |
AI
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| NPU | MediaTek NPU 880 | — |
Memory
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | — | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G-Advanced modem | Integrated 5G (sub-6) |
| Max download | 5.2 Gbps | — |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.4 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | WQHD+ up to 144Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@60fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu | 1,813,768+286% | 470,000 |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,519+120%Top 31% | 690Bottom 24% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 6,308+180%Top 21% | 2,250Bottom 39% |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | 4,268Top 22% | — |
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