The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 and MediaTek Helio G70 offer different levels of performance based on their architecture, connectivity, and hardware features. The Dimensity 1050 focuses on 5G smartphones with higher processing power, while the Helio G70 is designed for affordable devices with efficient gaming and daily performance.
General
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 and MediaTek Helio G70 target different smartphone segments. The Dimensity 1050 is built for upper mid-range 5G smartphones with a newer 6nm process, faster connectivity, and improved performance capabilities. The Helio G70 is designed for entry-level smartphones, offering reliable 4G performance for everyday usage and casual gaming.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio G70 |
|---|
| Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Model number | MT6879 | MT6769V/CU |
| Announced | May 2022 | January 2020 |
| Class | Upper mid-range | Entry-level gaming |
| Network support | 5G | 4G LTE |
| Best for | 5G gaming smartphones and multitasking | Budget gaming smartphones and daily usage |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Process node | 6nm | 12nm |
CPU
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 offers stronger processing performance with newer Cortex-A78 cores, a higher 2.5GHz clock speed, and a more efficient 6nm fabrication process. The MediaTek Helio G70 uses Cortex-A75 cores with a 2.0GHz maximum frequency, making it suitable for basic multitasking, everyday apps, and casual gaming.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio G70 |
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| Architecture | 64-bit ARMv8.2-A | 64-bit ARMv8-A |
| CPU configuration | 2 × Cortex-A78 + 6 × Cortex-A55 | 2 × Cortex-A75 + 6 × Cortex-A55 |
| CPU cores | 8-core | 8-core |
| Maximum frequency | Up to 2.5GHz | Up to 2.0GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| Process node | 6nm | 12nm |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
| Best for | Gaming, multitasking, and demanding apps | Casual gaming and everyday performance |
Graphics
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 delivers higher graphics performance with the Mali-G610 MC3 GPU, newer Valhall architecture, and Vulkan 1.3 support. The MediaTek Helio G70 uses the Mali-G52 2EEMC2 GPU, which is optimised for casual gaming, multimedia playback, and basic graphics workloads.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio G70 |
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| GPU | Mali-G610 MC3 | Mali-G52 2EEMC2 |
| GPU architecture | Valhall | Bifrost |
| GPU frequency | Up to 950MHz | Up to 820MHz |
| Execution units | 3 | 2 |
| Shading units | 48 | 32 |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.0 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX | 12 | 12 |
| Best for | High quality gaming and graphics intensive tasks | Casual gaming and multimedia consumption |
Memory
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 supports faster LPDDR5 memory with higher bandwidth and greater RAM capacity, making it better suited for gaming, heavy multitasking, and faster app switching. The MediaTek Helio G70 uses LPDDR4X memory with lower bandwidth, designed for basic applications and everyday smartphone usage.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio G70 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | Up to 3,200MHz | Up to 1,800MHz |
| Memory bus | 4 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | 51.2GB/s | 13.41GB/s |
| Maximum memory | 16GB | 8GB |
| Best for | Heavy multitasking, gaming, and faster app switching | Everyday apps and basic multitasking |
Multimedia (ISP)
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 offers better multimedia capabilities with UFS 3.1 storage, 108MP camera support, and 4K video recording. The MediaTek Helio G70 supports up to 48MP cameras, eMMC 5.1 storage, and 2K video recording, making it suitable for everyday photography and content consumption.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio G70 |
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| Storage support | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | 2520 × 1080 pixels | 2520 × 1080 pixels |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 48MP |
| Video recording | 4K at 30fps | 2K at 30fps |
| Video playback | 4K | 1080p |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, AV1 | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, AIFF, FLAC, MP3, WAV | AAC, MP3, FLAC |
| Best for | High resolution photography, video creation, and premium displays | Everyday photography, streaming, and multimedia usage |
Connectivity and network
The MediaTek Dimensity 1050 provides significantly faster connectivity with integrated 5G support, Wi-Fi 6, and higher download and upload speeds. The MediaTek Helio G70 is limited to 4G LTE connectivity and Wi-Fi 5, making it suitable for browsing, streaming, and regular communication needs.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio G70 |
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| Modem | MediaTek M80 5G modem | 4G LTE modem |
| 4G support | Yes | Yes |
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| Peak download speed | Up to 4.67Gbps | Up to 300Mbps |
| Peak upload speed | Up to 2.5Gbps | Up to 150Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| NFC | Device dependent | Device dependent |
| Best for | Fast 5G browsing, gaming, and streaming | Reliable 4G connectivity and daily usage |