These chipsets differ significantly in CPU design, manufacturing process, graphics, memory, camera support, and connectivity. Dimensity 1050 targets newer 5G smartphones, while Helio P35 is designed for affordable 4G devices and everyday tasks.
General
The Dimensity 1050 is a 6nm mid-range chipset launched in 2022. The Helio P35 is an older entry-level 12nm platform. Their positioning reflects different requirements, from 5G smartphones to affordable 4G devices.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
|---|
| Announced | May 2022 | May 2019 |
| Class | Mid-range | Entry-level |
| Model number | MT6879 | MT6765 |
| Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
CPU
The Dimensity 1050 combines Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores for demanding apps and multitasking. The Helio P35 uses Cortex-A53 cores for everyday tasks. The 6nm process also gives the Dimensity 1050 a newer CPU design.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
|---|
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Cores | 8 (2x Cortex-A78, 6x Cortex-A55) | 8 (4x Cortex-A53, 4x Cortex-A53) |
| Frequency | Up to 2.5 GHz | Up to 2.3 GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8-A |
| Process | 6 nm | 12 nm |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
Graphics
The Dimensity 1050 uses Mali-G610 MC6 at 1GHz for demanding gaming and graphics. The Helio P35 has PowerVR GE8320 at 680MHz for basic gaming and everyday visuals. The Dimensity 1050 also supports higher FLOPS and newer OpenCL capabilities.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
|---|
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC6 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| GPU frequency | 1 GHz | 680 MHz |
| FLOPS | 384 Gigaflops | 40 Gigaflops |
| Vulkan | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 1.2 |
| DirectX | 12.0 | 12.0 |
Memory
The Dimensity 1050 supports LPDDR5 memory at up to 3.2GHz and up to 16GB capacity. This helps with multitasking and demanding applications. The Helio P35 supports LPDDR4X memory and up to 6GB.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 3.2 GHz | 1.6 GHz |
| Bus | 4x16-bit | 2x16-bit |
| Max bandwidth | Not specified | 14.9 GB/s |
| Max size | 16GB | 6GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
The Dimensity 1050 supports 108MP cameras, UHD video capture, and FHD+ displays at 144Hz for photography, streaming, and gaming. The Helio P35 supports 25MP cameras and 1080p video, making it suitable for basic photography, video calls, and everyday multimedia.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
|---|
| Storage type | UFS 3.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Max display resolution | FHD+ @ 144 Hz | Not specified in supplied source |
| Max camera resolution | 108MP | 25MP |
| Video capture | UHD @ 30 FPS | 1080p at 30 FPS |
| Video playback | UHD @ 30 FPS | 1080p at 30 FPS |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265 |
| Audio codecs | AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV | AAC, MP3, FLAC |
Connectivity and network
The Dimensity 1050 adds 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and NavIC support for faster data and broader navigation coverage. The Helio P35 is limited to 4G but supports essential wireless connectivity for budget smartphones.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1050 | MediaTek Helio P35 |
|---|
| 5G support | Yes | No |
| 4G support | Yes | Yes |
| Peak download speed | Up to 2,770 Mbps | Up to 300 Mbps |
| Peak upload speed | Up to 1,250 Mbps | Up to 150 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.0 |
| Navigation | BeiDou, Galileo, GLONASS, GPS, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
