A smartphone processor determines how efficiently the CPU, GPU, memory, multimedia engine, and connectivity hardware work together. These specifications influence app loading, multitasking, gaming performance, camera processing, battery efficiency, and network speeds during everyday smartphone usage.
General
The general specifications highlight the launch period, manufacturing technology, target device category, connectivity support, and fabrication process of each processor. These hardware fundamentals influence smartphone capabilities including battery efficiency, network compatibility, and long-term software optimisation across different price segments.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
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| Brand | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Announced | August 2021 | June 2023 |
| Model | Dimensity 700 | Helio G96 |
| Target segment | Budget 5G smartphones | Budget gaming smartphones |
| Network support | 5G, 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Manufacturing process | 7nm | 12nm |
CPU
Both processors use an octa-core architecture with two Cortex-A76 performance cores and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. The CPU configuration determines application responsiveness, multitasking capability, browser performance, document editing, messaging, and everyday productivity across Android smartphones.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
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| CPU architecture | Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55 | Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55 |
| Core count | 8-core | 8-core |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A76@2.2GHz | 2x Cortex-A76@2.05GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 6x Cortex-A55@2.0GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2GHz | 2.05GHz |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Manufacturing process | 7nm | 12nm |
Graphics
The graphics processor handles gaming, video playback, display rendering, and animation performance. Both processors integrate Mali-G57 MC2 graphics, enabling smooth playback of Full HD videos, casual gaming, social media scrolling, and user interface animations on smartphones supporting high-refresh-rate displays.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
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| GPU model | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| GPU architecture | Valhall | Valhall |
| Gaming capability | Casual gaming, HD/FHD gaming | Casual gaming, HD/FHD gaming |
| Vulkan support | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Video playback | Full HD video playback | Full HD video playback |
| AI graphics support | MediaTek HyperEngine | MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 |
Memory
The memory subsystem influences how efficiently smartphones keep multiple applications active, switch between tasks, and process large files. Memory type, bandwidth, supported capacity, and storage compatibility affect everyday responsiveness when using messaging apps, browsers, cameras, navigation, and media streaming.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
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| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 2133MHz | 2133MHz |
| Memory bus | 2 x 16-bit | 2 x 16-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 17GB/s | 17GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 12GB | 10GB |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2, eMMC 5.1 | UFS 2.2, eMMC 5.1 |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The multimedia engine determines image processing, display capability, video recording, and storage compatibility. These specifications influence everyday photography, social media content creation, video playback, and smooth screen interaction while using camera applications, streaming platforms, or editing short videos on a smartphone.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
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| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq | MediaTek Imagiq |
| Maximum camera resolution | 64MP | 108MP |
| Dual-camera support | 16MP + 16MP | 16MP + 16MP |
| Maximum display resolution | Full HD+ | Full HD+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Video recording | 2K at 30fps | 2K at 30fps |
| Video playback | Full HD playback | Full HD playback |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
Connectivity and network
Connectivity specifications determine mobile network speeds, wireless communication, positioning accuracy, and accessory compatibility. MediaTek Dimensity 700 integrates a 5G modem for faster mobile connectivity, while MediaTek Helio G96 focuses on high-performance 4G LTE networking alongside Wi-Fi, Bluetooth, and global satellite navigation support.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | MediaTek Helio G96 |
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| Cellular modem | Integrated 5G modem | Integrated LTE modem |
| Network support | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE | 4G LTE |
| Maximum download speed | 2.77Gbps | 600Mbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25Gbps | 150Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |