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MediaTek Helio G85 vs Samsung Exynos 1480

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26.2Inno Score
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WINNER
Samsung Exynos 1480
43.5Inno Score
20CPU33.7
—GPU28.2
21.9Benchmarks54.8
44.2Efficiency73.8
1 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G856 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 1480

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1480 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 43.5 to 26.2, pulling ahead mainly in benchmarks (+33) and efficiency (+30). MediaTek Helio G85 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 G85

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

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1480

  • Stronger CPU score: 34 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 55 vs 22
  • Stronger efficiency score: 74 vs 44
  • 270% higher AnTuTu 10: 997,950 vs 270,000
  • 174% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,150 vs 420

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G85 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 1480
Announced20202024
Process12 nm4 nm+67%
TDP (typical)5 W+17%6 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G85 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 1480
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A554x2.75 GHz Cortex-A78 + 4x2.05 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2 GHz2.75 GHz+38%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G85 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 1480
GPUArm Mali-G52 MC2Samsung Xclipse 530

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G85 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 1480
NPU—Samsung NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G85 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 1480
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1800LPDDR5X
Max bandwidth14.4 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G85 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 1480
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-7Integrated Exynos 5G modem
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.05.3

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G85 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 1480
Max displayFHD+ @ 60HzFHD+ @ 144Hz
Video capture2K@30fps4K@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G85 versus Samsung Exynos 1480
SpecMediaTek Helio G85Samsung Exynos 1480
AnTuTu 10270,000Top 86%997,950+270%Top 32%
Geekbench 6 (single)420Top 84%1,150+174%Top 39%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,350Top 87%3,400+152%Top 36%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—1,200Top 72%
AnTuTu 10 (CPU)—353,082Top 60%
AnTuTu 10 (GPU)—224,206Top 49%
AnTuTu 10 (Memory)—162,521Top 66%
AnTuTu 10 (UX)—258,141Top 66%

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