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MediaTek Helio G81
A 2024 revival of the G80/G85 recipe for the sub-$120 tier - proof that 12nm Cortex-A75 silicon can outlive entire product categories. Ships in entry Infinix, Tecno and Samsung A0x-class phones.
Pros
- Rock-bottom cost
- Known-good platform
- Fine for calls, chat, and video
Cons
- 2018-era CPU IP in a 2024 chip
- Struggles with modern app weight
- 4G only
Below average
Computed from specs & benchmarks via our public methodology.
Full specifications
Everything we track for the MediaTek Helio G81
General
- Announced
- 2024
- Process
- 12 nm
- TDP (typical)
- 5 W
- Architecture
- Armv8.2
CPU
- Cores
- 8
- Core configuration
- 2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 + 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55
- Max clock
- 2 GHz
GPU
- GPU
- Arm Mali-G52 MC2
Memory
- Memory type
- LPDDR4X-1800
- Max bandwidth
- 14.4 GB/s
Connectivity
- Modem
- Integrated LTE Cat-7
- Wi-Fi
- Wi-Fi 5
- Bluetooth
- 5.0
Media
- Max display
- FHD+ @ 90Hz
- Video capture
- 2K@30fps
Benchmarks
- AnTuTu (typical)
- 265,000
- Geekbench 6 (single)
- 420Bottom 13%
- Geekbench 6 (multi)
- 1,340Bottom 11%
Devices with the MediaTek Helio G81
32 devices in our catalog use this chip
Also on this chip
Quick answers
Is the MediaTek Helio G81 good in 2026?
The MediaTek Helio G81 earns an Inno Score of 26/100 (“Below average”) based on its specs and benchmark results. A 2024 revival of the G80/G85 recipe for the sub-$120 tier - proof that 12nm Cortex-A75 silicon can outlive entire product categories. Ships in entry Infinix, Tecno and Samsung A0x-class phones.
What is the MediaTek Helio G81 AnTuTu score?
The MediaTek Helio G81 scores 265,000 points in AnTuTu. In Geekbench 6 it reaches 420 single-core and 1,340 multi-core.
Which devices use the MediaTek Helio G81?
32 devices in our catalog use the MediaTek Helio G81: itel A300+, TECNO SPARK 40, HONOR X7e, Motorola Moto G15 Power, HONOR X6e, and more.
What are the key specs of the MediaTek Helio G81?
Cores: 8 · Process: 12 nm · AnTuTu: 265,000 · GPU: Arm Mali-G52 MC2
What are the closest alternatives to the MediaTek Helio G81?
Its closest rivals on InnoReviews are Huawei Kirin 710, Qualcomm Snapdragon 660, MediaTek Helio G80 — open the comparison pages for a spec-by-spec breakdown.
