The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy are 5G smartphone processors introduced in different generations. Comparing their technical specifications helps highlight differences in CPU architecture, graphics, memory support, multimedia capabilities, and connectivity features. The sections below provide a side-by-side comparison of both processors.
General
The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy belong to MediaTek's Dimensity processor family. They were announced in different years and are built using different manufacturing processes. The table below compares their general specifications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1000L | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Model number | MT6885Z | MT6878 |
| Announcement date | November 2019 | September 2024 |
| Segment | Premium | Upper mid-range |
| Network support | 2G/3G/4G/5G | 2G/3G/4G/5G |
| Manufacturing process | 7nm | 4nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
CPU
The CPU determines how a processor handles computing tasks and overall system performance. Both processors feature an octa-core design but differ in CPU architecture, clock speeds, instruction sets, and manufacturing process.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1000L | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| CPU architecture | 4 × Cortex-A77 + 4 × Cortex-A55 | 4 × Cortex-A78 + 4 × Cortex-A55 |
| Total cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 4 × Cortex-A77 | 4 × Cortex-A78 |
| Efficiency cores | 4 × Cortex-A55 | 4 × Cortex-A55 |
| Maximum frequency | Up to 2.2GHz | Up to 2.5GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process node | 7nm | 4nm |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
Graphics specifications influence image rendering, multimedia processing, and graphics API support. The MediaTek Dimensity 1000L and MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy use different Arm Mali GPUs and support modern graphics technologies.
| Feature | MediaTek Dimensity 1000L | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| GPU | Mali-G77 MC9 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| GPU architecture | Valhall | Valhall |
| GPU series | Mali-G77 | Mali-G615 |
| Vulkan support | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.3 |
| OpenGL support | OpenGL ES 3.2 | OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| Hardware acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI-enhanced graphics | Yes | Yes |
Memory
Memory support affects RAM compatibility, bandwidth, and overall data transfer capabilities. The table below compares the supported memory technologies and related specifications of both processors.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1000L | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| Memory type | LPDDR4x | LPDDR4x, LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory frequency | 2133MHz | 3200MHz |
| Memory bus | 4 × 16-bit | 4 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | 34.1GB/s | 51.2GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 16GB | 24GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
Multimedia and ISP
The multimedia engine and image signal processor (ISP) determine camera support, display compatibility, video recording capabilities, storage technologies, and media codec support. The table below compares these specifications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1000L | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq 5.0 | MediaTek Imagiq 950 |
| Storage type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | 2520 × 1080 pixel | 2520 × 1080 pixel |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 80MP | 200MP |
| Multi-camera support | Dual camera | Triple camera |
| Video capture | 4K at 60fps | 4K at 30fps |
| Video playback | 4K | 4K HDR |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, LDAC, aptX, FLAC | AAC, LDAC, LC3, FLAC |
Connectivity and network
Connectivity features determine network compatibility and wireless communication support. Both processors include integrated 5G modems and support modern Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and satellite navigation technologies. The table below compares their connectivity specifications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1000L | MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Energy |
| Cellular modem | Integrated 5G modem | Integrated 5G modem |
| 5G/4G support | Yes | Yes |
| Maximum download speed | Up to 4.7Gbps | Up to 3.27Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 1.25Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.4 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |