Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 vs MediaTek Helio G100
Review
Key differences
Key distinctions and advantages between Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 and MediaTek Helio G100
Reasons to consider the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
- + 7 nanometers process node
- + 8 CPU cores
- + 1x 2.84 GHz – Cortex-A76 (Kryo 485 Gold) 3x 2.42 G... cores
- + Adreno 640 graphics
- + Hexagon 690 NPU
Reasons to consider the MediaTek Helio G100
- + 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
Pros & Cons
- Excellent battery life
- 5G connectivity supported
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Flagship-class chipset
- Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
- Limited gaming performance
- Older generation chipset
"A upper-mid-range Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (34/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for premium gaming and productivity."
- Excellent battery life
- Dedicated NPU for AI workloads
- Limited CPU performance for demanding apps
- Limited gaming performance
"A high-end MediaTek Helio G100 mobile chipset with modest CPU performance (26/100), good battery efficiency. Suited for flagship-tier mobile experiences."
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Specifications
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Apple A19 | 820253 | 570469 |
| CPU | 325201 | 219481 |
| GPU | 151106 | 48406 |
| Memory | 142089 | 146071 |
| UX | 201857 | 156511 |
| Total score | 820253 | 570469 |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Single-Core Score | 968 | 728 |
| Multi-Core Score | 2731 | 1959 |
| Asset compression | 126.8 MB/sec | 99.5 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 74.2 pages/sec | 50.8 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 88 Mpixels/sec | 67.7 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 57.7 images/sec | 38.9 images/sec |
| HDR | 89.3 Mpixels/sec | 61.8 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 4.31 images/sec | 2.2 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 20.2 images/sec | 17.3 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 4.06 Mpixels/sec | 2.88 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | 17 tests | 17 tests |
| Compute Score (GPU) | 2704 | 1467 |
| Face detection | 1.84 images/sec | 1.08 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.16 Gpixels/sec | 0.06 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.22 Gpixels/sec | 0.1 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.15 Gpixels/sec | 0.06 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.02 Gpixels/sec | 0.02 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 8.72 Gpixels/sec | 4.14 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 444 FPS | 251.1 FPS |
| API | OpenCL | OpenCL |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| 3DMark Steel Nomad Light | 146 | |
| Score | ||
| Stability | 86% | 97% |
| Graphics test | ||
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| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 1x 2.84 GHz – Cortex-A76 (Kryo 485 Gold) 3x 2.42 GHz – Cortex-A76 (Kryo 485 Gold) 4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55 (Kryo 485 Silver) | 2x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A76 6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2840 MHz | 2200 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| L1 cache | 512 KB | |
| L2 cache | 1 MB | |
| Process | 7 nanometers | 6 nanometers |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| GPU name | Adreno 640 | Mali-G57 MP2 |
| Architecture | Adreno 600 | Valhall 1st gen |
| GPU frequency | 585 MHz | 1000 MHz |
| Pipelines | 3 | 2 |
| Shading units | 256 | 32 |
| Total shaders | 768 | 64 |
| FLOPS | 898.5 Gigaflops | 128 Gigaflops |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Neural processor (NPU) | Hexagon 690 | Yes |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 2133 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Bus | 4x 16 Bit | 2x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 34.13 Gb/s | 17 Gb/s |
| Max size | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 2.2 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 192MP, 2x 22MP | 1x 200MP, 2x 16MP |
| Video capture | 4K at 120FPS | 2K at 30FPS |
| Video playback | 8K at 30FPS, 4K at 120FPS | 2K at 30FPS |
| Video codecs | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Audio codecs | #NAME? | #NAME? |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Modem | X24 LTE, X50 5G | |
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 20 | LTE Cat. 13 |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| Download speed | Up to 5000 Mbps | Up to 650 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 1240 Mbps | Up to 150 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 6 | 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5.4 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC |
| Specification | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 ↗ | MediaTek Helio G100 ↗ |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 18-Dec | 24-Aug |
| Class | Flagship | Mid range |
| Model number | SM8150 | MT6789H |
