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MediaTek Helio G96 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

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28.5Inno Score
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WINNER
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30.8Inno Score
21.1CPU25.5
—GPU21.3
27.7Benchmarks32.5
44.2Efficiency54.9
0 spec wins — MediaTek Helio G965 spec wins — Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

InnoReviews verdict

Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 30.8 to 28.5, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+11) and benchmarks (+5). MediaTek Helio G96 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 G96

No decisive spec advantages — this side competes on price and preference.

Reasons to pick the Qualcomm Snapdragon 695

  • Stronger CPU score: 26 vs 21
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 33 vs 28
  • Stronger efficiency score: 55 vs 44
  • 71% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 906 vs 530
  • 50% lower process: 6 nm vs 12 nm

General

General comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Announced20212021
Process12 nm6 nm+50%
TDP (typical)5 W5 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.05 GHz Cortex-A76 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A552x2.2 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x1.7 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.05 GHz2.2 GHz+7%

GPU

GPU comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
GPUArm Mali-G57 MC2Adreno 619

AI

AI comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
NPU—Hexagon NPU

Memory

Memory comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR4X-4266
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s17.1 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
ModemIntegrated LTE Cat-13Snapdragon X51 5G
Max download—2.5 Gbps
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth5.25.1

Media

Media comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzFHD+ @ 120Hz
Video capture2K@30fps1080p@60fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: MediaTek Helio G96 versus Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
SpecMediaTek Helio G96Qualcomm Snapdragon 695
AnTuTu 10340,000Top 79%411,000+21%Top 71%
Geekbench 6 (single)530Top 79%906+71%Top 60%
Geekbench 6 (multi)1,750Top 78%2,013+15%Top 67%
3DMark Wild Life Extreme—360Top 98%

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