MediaTek Helio G99 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between MediaTek Helio G99 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
Reasons to consider the MediaTek Helio G99
- + 6 nanometers process node
- + 8 CPU cores
- + 2x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55 cores
- + Mali-G57 MP2 graphics
- + Yes NPU
Reasons to consider the Qualcomm Snapdragon 835
- + 10 nanometers process node
- + 8 CPU cores
- + 4x 2.45 GHz – Kryo 280 (Cortex-A73) 4x 1.9 GHz – K... cores
- + Adreno 540 graphics
- + Hexagon 682 NPU
Pros & Cons
- Excellent battery life
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
- Limited gaming performance
- Older generation chipset
"A high-end MediaTek Helio G99 mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (25/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for flagship-tier mobile experiences."
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Flagship-class chipset
- Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
- Limited gaming performance
- Older generation chipset
"A mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (19/100). Suited for mainstream phones and everyday tasks."
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Specifications
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 | 547830 | 438016 |
| CPU | 224842 | 148324 |
| GPU | 44035 | 101521 |
| Memory | 126295 | 88938 |
| UX | 152658 | 99233 |
| Total score | 547830 | 438016 |
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core Score | 728 | 427 |
| Multi-Core Score | 1986 | 1500 |
| Asset compression | 96.3 MB/sec | 87.1 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 52 pages/sec | 46.5 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 72.2 Mpixels/sec | 56.7 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 38.5 images/sec | 15.6 images/sec |
| HDR | 63.4 Mpixels/sec | 48.2 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 2.02 images/sec | 3.08 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 16.6 images/sec | 11 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 2.79 Mpixels/sec | 2.23 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 44 tests | |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 1410 | 1431 |
| Face detection | 1 images/sec | 1.3 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.07 Gpixels/sec | 0.08 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.1 Gpixels/sec | 0.11 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.06 Gpixels/sec | 0.06 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.02 Gpixels/sec | 0.02 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 4.16 Gpixels/sec | 5.03 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 251.6 FPS | 105.3 FPS |
| API | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 135 | |
| Score | 346 | |
| Stability | 98% | 97% |
| Graphics test | 2 FPS | |
| 3DMark Solar Bay | ||
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| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 2x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55 | 4x 2.45 GHz – Kryo 280 (Cortex-A73) 4x 1.9 GHz – Kryo 280 (Cortex-A53) |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2200 MHz | 2450 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| L1 cache | 128 KB | |
| L2 cache | 2 MB | |
| Process | 6 nanometers | 10 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | Samsung |
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Mali-G57 MP2 | Adreno 540 |
| Architecture | Valhall 1st gen | Adreno 500 |
| GPU frequency | 1000 MHz | 710 MHz |
| Pipelines | 2 | 4 |
| Shading units | 32 | 64 |
| Total shaders | 64 | 256 |
| FLOPS | 128 Gigaflops | 363.5 Gigaflops |
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Neural processor (NPU) | Yes | Hexagon 682 |
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 1866 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 16 Bit | 2x 32 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 17 Gb/s | 29.8 Gb/s |
| Max size | 12 GB | 8 GB |
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 108MP, 2x 16MP | 1x 32MP, 2x 16MP |
| Video capture | 2K at 30FPS | 4K at 30FPS |
| Video playback | 2K at 30FPS | 4K at 30FPS |
| Video codecs | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Audio codecs | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | X16 | |
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 13 | LTE Cat. 16 |
| 5G support | No | No |
| Download speed | Up to 650 Mbps | Up to 1000 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 150 Mbps | Up to 150 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS |
| Specification | MediaTek Helio G99 ↗ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 835 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 22-May | 16-Nov |
| Class | Mid range | Flagship |
| Model number | MT6789 | MSM8998 |
