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Samsung Exynos 1280 vs Unisoc SC9863A

WINNER
S
39.6Inno Score
VS
U
25.6Inno Score
28.1CPU20
37.2Benchmarks20
65.6Efficiency44.2
7 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 12800 spec wins — Unisoc SC9863A

InnoReviews verdict

Samsung Exynos 1280 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.6 to 25.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+21) and benchmarks (+17). Unisoc SC9863A still makes sense if its price or standout specs fit your needs better.

Which would you pick?

Key differences

Reasons to pick the Samsung Exynos 1280

  • Stronger CPU score: 28 vs 20
  • Stronger benchmarks score: 37 vs 20
  • Stronger efficiency score: 66 vs 44
  • 733% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 120
  • 447% higher Geekbench 6 (multi): 2,350 vs 430

Reasons to pick the Unisoc SC9863A

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

General

General comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Unisoc SC9863A
Announced20222019
Process5 nm+82%28 nm
TDP (typical)5 W5 W
ArchitectureArmv8.2Armv8.2

CPU

CPU comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Unisoc SC9863A
Cores88
Core configuration2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A554x1.6 GHz Cortex-A55 + 4x1.2 GHz Cortex-A55
Max clock2.4 GHz+50%1.6 GHz

GPU

GPU comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Unisoc SC9863A
GPUArm Mali-G68 MP4IMG PowerVR GE8322

Memory

Memory comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Unisoc SC9863A
Memory typeLPDDR4X-2133LPDDR3-933
Max bandwidth17.1 GB/s+128%7.5 GB/s

Connectivity

Connectivity comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Unisoc SC9863A
ModemIntegrated 5G (sub-6)Integrated LTE Cat-4
Wi-FiWi-Fi 5Wi-Fi 4
Bluetooth5.14.2

Media

Media comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Unisoc SC9863A
Max displayFHD+ @ 120HzHD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture4K@30fps1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

Benchmarks comparison: Samsung Exynos 1280 versus Unisoc SC9863A
SpecSamsung Exynos 1280Unisoc SC9863A
AnTuTu 10495,000+395%Top 61%100,000Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (single)1,000+733%Top 52%120Top 100%
Geekbench 6 (multi)2,350+447%Top 56%430Top 100%

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