MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is a 2022 6nm 5G chipset featuring 2 Cortex-A78 cores up to 2.6GHz, Mali-G68 MC4 graphics, support for up to 200MP cameras, 4K HDR video recording, and Full HD+ 120Hz displays, making it suitable for 1080p gaming, high-resolution photography, and everyday multitasking. Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G is a 2021 6nm 5G chipset with 4 Cortex-A78 performance cores, Adreno 642L GPU, triple ISP, QHD+ 144Hz display support, Wi-Fi 6E, and 3.3Gbps 5G downloads, targeting high refresh-rate gaming, computational photography, 4K HDR10+ video recording, and heavier productivity workloads.
General
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 is built for smartphones featuring up to 200MP cameras, 4K HDR video recording, Full HD+ 120Hz displays, and 5G connectivity. Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G focuses on triple-camera processing, QHD+ 144Hz display support, Wi-Fi 6E connectivity, and higher peak 5G download speeds for premium mid-range smartphones.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| Announcement | October 2022 | May 2021 |
| Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Model number | MT6877 | SM7325 |
| Segment | Mid-range | Upper mid-range |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 6nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 combines 2 Cortex-A78 cores running at up to 2.6GHz with 6 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores for balanced app performance, multitasking, and power efficiency. Snapdragon 778G 5G uses 4 Cortex-A78 performance cores alongside 4 Cortex-A55 cores, providing stronger sustained multi-core performance for gaming, video editing, and demanding productivity applications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| CPU architecture | ARM Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 | Kryo 670 (Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55) |
| Core count | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.6GHz | 1 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.4GHz + 3 × Cortex-A78 up to 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 × Cortex-A55 up to 2.0GHz | 4 × Cortex-A55 up to 1.9GHz |
| Maximum frequency | 2.6GHz | 2.4GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8 |
| Process | 6nm | 6nm |
| 64-bit | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 features the Mali-G68 MC4 GPU for Full HD+ gaming at up to 120Hz, Vulkan 1.3 support, and efficient graphics rendering. Snapdragon 778G 5G integrates the Adreno 642L GPU, supporting QHD+ or Full HD+ displays up to 144Hz, HDR gaming, and hardware-accelerated graphics for higher refresh-rate gaming experiences.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 642L |
| GPU architecture | Arm Valhall Gen2 | Qualcomm Adreno |
| Display gaming support | Full HD+ 120Hz | QHD+ 144Hz / Full HD+ 144Hz |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Video acceleration | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| AI graphics | MediaTek APU 3.0 | Qualcomm AI Engine |
Memory
Both chipsets support LPDDR5 memory operating at up to 3200MHz, 51.2GB/s memory bandwidth, 4 × 16-bit memory channels, and up to 16GB RAM, enabling faster app loading, smoother multitasking, 4K video recording, and high-refresh-rate gaming.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Maximum frequency | 3200MHz | 3200MHz |
| Bus width | 4 × 16-bit | 4 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | 51.2GB/s | 51.2GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| ECC support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 supports 200MP image capture, 4K HDR 30fps recording, AV1 hardware decoding, and UFS 3.1 storage for high-resolution photography and HDR streaming. Snapdragon 778G 5G offers a triple Spectra 570L ISP, 192MP image capture, simultaneous triple-camera processing, 4K HDR10+ recording, and 144Hz display support for advanced computational photography.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 570L Triple ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | 2520 × 1080 | QHD+ (3200 × 1440) |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 200MP | 192MP |
| Multi-camera support | Dual camera | Triple camera concurrent capture |
| Video recording | 4K HDR 30fps | 4K HDR10+ 30fps |
| Video playback | 4K HDR | 4K HDR |
| Video codecs | AV1, HEVC, H.264, H.265, VP9 | HEVC, H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, LDAC, aptX, LC3 | AAC, aptX Adaptive, aptX HD, LDAC |
Connectivity and network
MediaTek Dimensity 1080 integrates a 5G Release 16 modem supporting 2.77Gbps download speeds, Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2, and multi-constellation satellite navigation. Snapdragon 778G 5G includes the Snapdragon X53 5G Modem-RF System with 3.3Gbps peak downloads, mmWave and Sub-6GHz 5G, Wi-Fi 6E, and Bluetooth 5.2 for faster wireless connectivity and lower-latency networking.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 1080 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
|---|
| Cellular modem | Integrated 5G Release 16 modem | Snapdragon X53 5G Modem-RF |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz SA/NSA | Sub-6GHz and mmWave SA/NSA |
| Maximum download speed | 2.77Gbps | 3.3Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25Gbps | 900Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, NavIC, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, NavIC, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |