MediaTek Dimensity 1050 and MediaTek Dimensity 7200 are 5G smartphone chipsets designed for mid-range and upper mid-range devices. The Dimensity 1050 focuses on reliable connectivity, efficient performance, and support for advanced display features, while the Dimensity 7200 introduces newer CPU cores, a more efficient 4nm manufacturing process, improved graphics performance, and enhanced camera capabilities. This comparison covers their specifications, CPU, GPU, memory, multimedia, and connectivity features.
General
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 was announced in May 2022 as a mid-range 5G chipset built using TSMC’s 6nm process. It features a balanced octa-core CPU setup with Cortex-A78 performance cores and Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, along with support for mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G connectivity.
The MediaTek Dimensity 7200 was announced in February 2023 as an upper mid-range 5G chipset based on a more advanced 4nm process. It uses newer Armv9 CPU architecture, a faster Mali-G610 GPU, and improved AI and imaging capabilities for better performance and efficiency.
| Specifications | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
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| Announced | 23 May 2022 | 16 February 2023 |
| Class | Mid-range | Upper mid-range |
| Model number | MT6879 | MT6886 |
| Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Manufacturing process | 6nm | 4nm |
| Manufacturer | TSMC | TSMC |
CPU
The CPU architecture of the MediaTek Dimensity 1050 and Dimensity 7200 highlights the difference between their generations. The Dimensity 1050 uses ARM Cortex-A78 performance cores paired with Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, delivering balanced performance for everyday tasks and gaming. The Dimensity 7200 features newer Cortex-A715 and Cortex-A510 cores based on Armv9 architecture, offering improved performance, better efficiency, and faster processing for demanding applications.
| Specifications | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
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| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| CPU cores | 2× Cortex-A78 + 6× Cortex-A55 | 2× Cortex-A715 + 6× Cortex-A510 |
| Maximum frequency | Up to 2.5 GHz | Up to 2.8 GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv9-A |
| Process | 6nm | 4nm |
| Manufacturer | TSMC | TSMC |
Graphics
The GPU plays an important role in gaming, graphics rendering, and multimedia performance. The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 comes with the Arm Mali-G610 MC3 GPU, which supports smooth gaming and high-quality visuals. The Dimensity 7200 uses the more advanced Mali-G610 MC4 GPU with an additional graphics core, providing improved gaming performance, higher efficiency, and better handling of graphics-intensive applications.
| Specifications | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
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| GPU | Arm Mali-G610 MC3 | Arm Mali-G610 MC4 |
| GPU architecture | Valhall | Valhall |
| GPU cores | 3 | 4 |
| Vulkan support | 1.3 | 1.3 |
| OpenCL support | 2.0 | 2.0 |
Memory
Memory support directly impacts multitasking, app loading speeds, and overall system responsiveness. The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 supports LPDDR5 and LPDDR4x memory, while the Dimensity 7200 supports faster LPDDR5 memory with higher bandwidth. This allows the Dimensity 7200 to handle demanding applications, gaming, and multitasking more efficiently.
| Specifications | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5/LPDDR4x | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory frequency | Up to 2750 MHz | Up to 3200 MHz |
| Maximum memory size | Up to 12GB | Up to 24GB |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Multimedia (ISP)
Both chipsets offer advanced camera and video features for modern smartphones. The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 supports up to 108MP camera sensors and 4K video recording. The Dimensity 7200 improves imaging capabilities with support for up to 200MP cameras, 14-bit HDR processing, and 4K HDR video recording, making it more suitable for users who prioritise photography and video creation.
| Specifications | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
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| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq 760 | MediaTek Imagiq 765 |
| Maximum camera support | Up to 108MP | Up to 200MP |
| Video recording | 4K at 30fps | 4K HDR at 30fps |
| Video playback | 4K | 4K HDR |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265/HEVC | H.264, H.265/HEVC, AV1 |
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Connectivity and network
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 and Dimensity 7200 both support 5G connectivity with advanced wireless features. The Dimensity 1050 stands out with support for both sub-6GHz and mmWave 5G, while the Dimensity 7200 focuses on efficient sub-6GHz 5G connectivity with faster Wi-Fi and Bluetooth standards. Both chipsets support dual 5G SIM functionality for improved connectivity.
| Specifications | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 |
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| 4G support | Yes | Yes |
| 5G support | Yes | Yes |
| 5G download speed | Up to 4.6Gbps | Up to 4.7Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.3 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, NavIC |