Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between MediaTek Dimensity 800U and Apple A18 Pro
Reasons to consider the MediaTek Dimensity 800U
- + 7 nanometers process node
- + 8 CPU cores
- + 2x 2.4 GHz – Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55 cores
- + Mali-G57 MP3 graphics
- + MediaTek APU 3.0 NPU
Reasons to consider the Apple A18 Pro
- + 3 nanometers process node
- + 6 CPU cores
- + 2x 4.05 GHz – Everest 4x 2.42 GHz – Sawtooth cores
- + Apple A18 Pro GPU graphics
- + Neural Engine NPU
Pros & Cons
- Excellent battery life
- 5G connectivity supported
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
- Limited gaming performance
- Older generation chipset
"A high-end MediaTek Dimensity 800U mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (25/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for flagship-tier mobile experiences."
- Excellent CPU performance
- Capable gaming performance
- Excellent battery life
- 5G connectivity supported
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- No significant drawbacks for its tier
"A high-end Apple A18 Pro mobile chipset with strong CPU performance (87/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for flagship-tier mobile experiences."
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Specifications
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 | 551706 | 1808835 |
| CPU | 219890 | 520673 |
| GPU | 79369 | 557106 |
| Memory | 86200 | 181531 |
| UX | 166247 | 549525 |
| Total score | 551706 | 1808835 |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core Score | 752 | 3570 |
| Multi-Core Score | 1836 | 8923 |
| Asset compression | 98.1 MB/sec | 299.9 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 49.2 pages/sec | 191.2 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 56.6 Mpixels/sec | 196.8 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 36.8 images/sec | 319.6 images/sec |
| HDR | 59.3 Mpixels/sec | 289.5 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 2.93 images/sec | 62.5 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 11 images/sec | 91 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 2.64 Mpixels/sec | 9.03 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 7 tests | |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1774 | 33278 |
| Face detection | 1.5 images/sec | 78.2 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.08 Gpixels/sec | 0.98 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.14 Gpixels/sec | 1.3 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.08 Gpixels/sec | 1.5 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.02 Gpixels/sec | 0.49 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 5.33 Gpixels/sec | 100 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 302.6 FPS | 3659.7 FPS |
| API | Vulkan | Metal |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 1730 | |
| Score | 7585 | |
| Stability | 99% | 71% |
| Graphics test | 29 FPS | |
| 3DMark Solar Bay | 7585 | |
| Section 1 | 35 FPS | |
| Section 2 | 30 FPS | |
| Section 3 | 21 FPS |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 2x 2.4 GHz – Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55 | 2x 4.05 GHz – Everest 4x 2.42 GHz – Sawtooth |
| Cores | 8 | 6 |
| Frequency | 2400 MHz | 4050 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
| L1 cache | 192 KB | |
| L2 cache | 16 MB | |
| Process | 7 nanometers | 3 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Mali-G57 MP3 | Apple A18 Pro GPU |
| Architecture | Valhall 1st gen | Apple Bionic GPU |
| GPU frequency | 850 MHz | 1490 MHz |
| Pipelines | 3 | 6 |
| Shading units | 32 | 128 |
| Total shaders | 96 | 768 |
| FLOPS | 163.2 Gigaflops | 2289 Gigaflops |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Neural processor (NPU) | MediaTek APU 3.0 | Neural Engine |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5X |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 3750 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 17.07 Gb/s | 60 Gb/s |
| Max size | 16 GB | 8 GB |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | NVMe |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 64MP, 2x 20MP | 1x 48MP |
| Video capture | 4K at 30FPS | 4K at 120FPS |
| Video playback | 4K at 30FPS | 4K at 120FPS |
| Video codecs | - H.264 - H.265 - VP9 | - H.264 - H.265 - AV1 - VP8 - VP9 - Motion JPEG |
| Audio codecs | - AAC LC - FLAC - HE-AACv1 - HE-AACv2 - MP3 | - AAC - AAX - AAX+ - AC-3 - AIFF - CAF - E-AC-3 - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | Snapdragon X71 5G | |
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 18 | LTE Cat. 24 |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| Download speed | Up to 2770 Mbps | Up to 10000 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 1250 Mbps | Up to 3500 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 7 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.3 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 800U ↗ | Apple A18 Pro ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | August 2020 | September 2024 |
| Class | Mid range | Flagship |
| Model number | MT6853T | APL1V07 |
