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MediaTek Helio G88 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon C

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26.3Inno Score
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WINNER
Qualcomm Snapdragon C
33.6Inno Score
20CPU30.7
22.4Benchmarks—
44.2Efficiency39.4
2 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G882 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon C

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon C wins this mobile chipset face-off, 33.6 to 26.3, pulling ahead mainly in CPU (+11). MediaTek Helio G88 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 G88

  • Stronger efficiency score: 44 vs 39
  • 29% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 7 W

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon C

  • Stronger CPU score: 31 vs 20
  • 33% lower process: 8 nm vs 12 nm
  • 20% higher Max clock: 2.4 GHz vs 2 GHz

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G88 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Helio G88Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Announced20212019
Process12 nm8 nm+33%
TDP (typical)5 W+29%7 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2ARMv8-A

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G88 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Helio G88Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A552x 2.4 GHz Kryo 468 Gold + 6x 1.8 GHz Kryo 468 Silver
Max clock2 GHz2.4 GHz+20%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G88 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Helio G88Qualcomm Snapdragon C
GPUArm Mali-G52 MC2Adreno 618

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G88 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Helio G88Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Memory typeLPDDR4X-1800LPDDR4x
Max bandwidth14.4 GB/s—

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G88 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Helio G88Qualcomm Snapdragon C
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-7Snapdragon X15 LTE
Max download—0.8 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.05.0

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G88 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Helio G88Qualcomm Snapdragon C
Max displayFHD+ @ 90Hz2560x1440
Video capture2K@30fps4K at 30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G88 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon C
SpecMediaTek Helio G88Qualcomm Snapdragon C
AnTuTu 10275,000Top 84%—
Geekbench 6 (single)425Top 83%—
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,360Top 86%—

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