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MediaTek Helio G35 vs Samsung Exynos 1280

M
26.9Inno Score
VS
WINNER
S
39.6Inno Score
21.6CPU28.1
20Benchmarks37.2
46.7Efficiency65.6
1 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G357 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1280

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1280 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.6 to 26.9, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+19) and benchmarks (+17). MediaTek Helio G35 still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the MediaTek Helio G35

  • 20% lower TDP (typical): 4 W vs 5 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • Stronger CPU score: 28 vs 22
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 37 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 66 vs 47
  • 567% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 150
  • 350% higher AnTuTu 10: 495,000 vs 110,000

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Samsung Exynos 1280
Announced20202022
Process12 nm5 nm+58%
TDP (typical)4 W+20%5 W
ArchitectureArmv8Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Samsung Exynos 1280
Cores88
Core configuration8x2.3 GHz Cortex-A532x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.3 GHz2.4 GHz+4%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Samsung Exynos 1280
GPUPowerVR GE8320Arm Mali-G68 MP4

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Samsung Exynos 1280
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1600LPDDR4X-2133
Max bandwidth12.8 GB/s17.1 GB/s+34%

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Samsung Exynos 1280
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-7Integrated 5G (sub-6)
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Samsung Exynos 1280
Max displayHD+ @ 60HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture1080p@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G35 versus Samsung Exynos 1280
SpecMediaTek Helio G35Samsung Exynos 1280
AnTuTu 10110,000Top 99%495,000+350%Top 61%
Geekbench 6 (single)150Top 97%1,000+567%Top 52%
Geekbench 6 (multi)540Top 99%2,350+335%Top 56%

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