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MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
74.7Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
89.3Inno Score
69.2CPU93.7
73GPU87.4
83.4Benchmarks95.7
77.2Efficiency74.8
1 spec wins — MediaTek Dimensity 9400+6 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 89.3 to 74.7, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+25) and GPU (+14). MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+

  • 10% lower TDP (typical): 9 W vs 10 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

  • Stronger CPU score: 94 vs 69
  • Stronger GPU score: 87 vs 73
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 96 vs 83
  • 79% higher Max download: 12.5 Gbps vs 7 Gbps
  • 40% higher AnTuTu 10: 4,000,000 vs 2,850,000

General

General comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Announced20252025
Process3 nm3 nm
TDP (typical)9 W+10%10 W
ArchitectureArmv9.2—

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Cores88
Core configuration1x3.73 GHz Cortex-X925 + 3x3.3 GHz Cortex-X4 + 4x2.4 GHz Cortex-A7202x4.6 GHz Oryon Prime + 6x3.62 GHz Oryon Performance
Max clock3.73 GHz4.6 GHz+23%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
GPUArm Immortalis-G925 MC12Adreno 840
GPU clock—1,200 MHz

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
NPUMediaTek NPU 890Hexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Memory typeLPDDR5X-10667LPDDR5X-10667
Max bandwidth85.3 GB/s85.3 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
ModemIntegrated 5G-A modemSnapdragon X85 5G
Max download7 Gbps12.5 Gbps+79%
Wi-FiWi-Fi 7Wi-Fi 7
Bluetooth5.46.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
Max displayWQHD+ @ 180Hz4K @ 60Hz / QHD+ @ 240Hz
Video capture8K@30fps8K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
SpecMediaTek Dimensity 9400+Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 102,850,0004,000,000+40%
Geekbench 6 (single)2,9003,850+33%
Geekbench 6 (multi)9,00011,900+32%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme6,3007,700+22%

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