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MediaTek Helio G81 vs Samsung Exynos 1380

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26Inno Score
VS
WINNER
Samsung Exynos 1380
37.7Inno Score
20CPU29.2
—GPU25
21.5Benchmarks47.3
44.2Efficiency63.2
2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G815 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1380

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1380 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 37.7 to 26, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+26) and efficiency (+19). 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 Helio G81

  • 17% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 6 W

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1380

  • Stronger CPU score: 29 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 47 vs 22
  • Stronger efficiency score: 63 vs 44
  • 179% higher AnTuTu 10: 740,251 vs 265,000
  • 140% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,010 vs 420

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G81 versus Samsung Exynos 1380
SpecMediaTek Helio G81Samsung Exynos 1380
Announced20242023
Process12 nm5 nm+58%
TDP (typical)5 W+17%6 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G81 versus Samsung Exynos 1380
SpecMediaTek Helio G81Samsung Exynos 1380
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2 GHz2.4 GHz+20%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G81 versus Samsung Exynos 1380
SpecMediaTek Helio G81Samsung Exynos 1380
GPUArm Mali-G52 MC2Arm Mali-G68 MP5

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G81 versus Samsung Exynos 1380
SpecMediaTek Helio G81Samsung Exynos 1380
NPU—Samsung NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G81 versus Samsung Exynos 1380
SpecMediaTek Helio G81Samsung Exynos 1380
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1800LPDDR5
Max bandwidth14.4 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G81 versus Samsung Exynos 1380
SpecMediaTek Helio G81Samsung Exynos 1380
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-7Integrated Exynos 5G modem
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G81 versus Samsung Exynos 1380
SpecMediaTek Helio G81Samsung Exynos 1380
Max displayFHD+ @ 90HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G81 versus Samsung Exynos 1380
SpecMediaTek Helio G81Samsung Exynos 1380
AnTuTu 10265,000Top 86%740,251+179%Top 45%
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 84%1,010+140%Top 50%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,340Top 88%2,760+106%Top 50%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—808Top 86%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—290,514Top 80%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—89,805Top 83%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—132,447Top 92%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—227,485Top 75%

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