Samsung Exynos 1280 vs Unisoc Tiger T820
28.1CPU27
37.2Benchmarks35.9
65.6Efficiency52.5
5 spec wins — Samsung Exynos 12802 spec wins — Unisoc Tiger T820
InnoReviews verdict
Samsung Exynos 1280 wins this mobile chipset face-off, 39.6 to 35.6, pulling ahead mainly in efficiency (+13) and benchmarks (+1). Unisoc Tiger T820 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 efficiency score: 66 vs 53
- 45% higher Geekbench 6 (single): 1,000 vs 690
- 17% lower process: 5 nm vs 6 nm
- 17% lower TDP (typical): 5 W vs 6 W
Reasons to pick the Unisoc Tiger T820
- 13% higher Max clock: 2.7 GHz vs 2.4 GHz
General
| Spec | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2022 | 2023 |
| Process | 5 nm+17% | 6 nm |
| TDP (typical) | 5 W+17% | 6 W |
| Architecture | Armv8.2 | Armv8.2 |
CPU
| Spec | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Core configuration | 2x2.4 GHz Cortex-A78 + 6x2.0 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x2.7 GHz Cortex-A76 + 3x2.3 GHz Cortex-A76 + 4x2.1 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| Max clock | 2.4 GHz | 2.7 GHz+13% |
GPU
| Spec | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| GPU | Arm Mali-G68 MP4 | Arm Mali-G57 MP4 |
Memory
| Spec | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X-2133 | LPDDR4X-2133 |
| Max bandwidth | 17.1 GB/s | 17.1 GB/s |
Connectivity
| Spec | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Integrated 5G (sub-6) | Integrated 5G (sub-6) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
Media
| Spec | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| Max display | FHD+ @ 120Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Video capture | 4K@30fps | 4K@30fps |
Benchmarks
| Spec | Samsung Exynos 1280 | Unisoc Tiger T820 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu 10 | 495,000+5%Top 61% | 470,000Top 63% |
| Geekbench 6 (single) | 1,000+45%Top 52% | 690Top 75% |
| Geekbench 6 (multi) | 2,350+4%Top 56% | 2,250Top 59% |
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