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MediaTek Helio G35

Released Jun 30, 2020Mobile Chipset

Eight Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz on 12nm for the absolute entry tier (Redmi 9A, Realme C11). Gaming branding on a chip that can barely game - but it kept $90 phones alive.

Pros

  • Extremely cheap
  • Adequate for basic use
  • Low heat

Cons

  • All-A53 cluster
  • PowerVR GE8320 is a minimal GPU
  • 720p-class experience
26.9Inno Score

Below average

Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.

CPU21.6
Benchmarks20
Efficiency46.7

Full specifications

Everything we track for the MediaTek Helio G35

General

Announced
2020
Process
12 nm
TDP (typical)
4 W
Architecture
Armv8

CPU

Cores
8
Core configuration
8x2.3 GHz Cortex-A53
Max clock
2.3 GHz

GPU

GPU
PowerVR GE8320

Memory

Memory type
LPDDR4X-1600
Max bandwidth
12.8 GB/s

Connectivity

Modem
Integrated LTE Cat-7
Wi-Fi
Wi-Fi 5
Bluetooth
5.0

Media

Max display
HD+ @ 60Hz
Video capture
1080p@30fps

Benchmarks

AnTuTu 10
110,000Top 99%
Geekbench 6 (single)
150Top 97%
Geekbench 6 (multi)
540Top 99%

Quick answers

Is the MediaTek Helio G35 good in 2026?

The MediaTek Helio G35 earns an Inno Score of 26.9/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. Eight Cortex-A53 cores at 2.3 GHz on 12nm for the absolute entry tier (Redmi 9A, Realme C11). Gaming branding on a chip that can barely game - but it kept $90 phones alive.

What is the MediaTek Helio G35 AnTuTu score?

The MediaTek Helio G35 scores 110,000 points in AnTuTu 10. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 150 single-core and 540 multi-core.

What are the key specs of the MediaTek Helio G35?

Cores: 8 · Process: 12 nm · AnTuTu 10: 110,000 · GPU: PowerVR GE8320

What are the closest alternatives to the MediaTek Helio G35?

Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are MediaTek Helio P35, Qualcomm Snapdragon 675, Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.

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