The MediaTek Dimensity 700 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G are designed for different smartphone experiences. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 prioritises affordable 5G connectivity, power efficiency, and smooth everyday performance for browsing, video streaming, social media, online classes, and light gaming. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G focuses on stronger graphics, higher camera capabilities, and enhanced multimedia performance, making it better suited for moderate gaming, content creation, high-resolution photography, and smoother display experiences.
General
The MediaTek Dimensity 700 is built for budget 5G smartphones, delivering efficient performance and next-generation mobile connectivity for daily use. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G targets upper mid-range 4G smartphones with faster CPU performance, improved gaming features, and enhanced multimedia capabilities.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
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| Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Launch date | November 2020 | August 2020 |
| Target segment | Entry-level and budget 5G smartphones | Upper mid-range 4G smartphones |
| Network support | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G LTE |
| Process node | 7nm | 8nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |
CPU
The CPU determines application performance, multitasking capability, and power efficiency. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 provides balanced performance for web browsing, messaging, video streaming, online shopping, and everyday applications while maintaining excellent battery life. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G offers slightly higher clock speeds and optimised Kryo cores for faster application launches, heavier multitasking, and productivity workloads.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
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| CPU architecture | 2 × Cortex-A76 + 6 × Cortex-A55 | 2 × Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76) + 6 × Kryo 470 Silver (Cortex-A55) |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz | 2 × Kryo 470 Gold @ 2.3GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 6 × Kryo 470 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.2GHz | 2.3GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8-A | ARMv8-A |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
GPU performance affects gaming quality, graphics rendering, and multimedia experiences. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 handles casual games and light competitive gaming while delivering smooth video playback. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G features the Adreno 618 GPU with Snapdragon Elite Gaming technologies, making it more suitable for demanding games such as BGMI, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Asphalt 9 at medium graphics settings.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
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| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 618 |
| GPU architecture | Valhall | Adreno 600 series |
| Gaming capability | Casual games and light competitive gaming | Casual and moderate gaming |
| Vulkan support | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI-assisted graphics | MediaTek HyperEngine | Snapdragon Elite Gaming |
Memory
Memory support influences multitasking, application loading speeds, and system responsiveness. Both processors support LPDDR4X memory, but the MediaTek Dimensity 700 supports higher memory frequencies, greater bandwidth, and up to 12GB RAM, making it better suited for heavier multitasking.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
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| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum frequency | 2133MHz | 1866MHz |
| Memory bus | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | 17GB/s | 14.9GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 12GB | 8GB |
| ECC support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The ISP determines camera capabilities, display support, and video performance. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 supports up to 64MP cameras and Full HD+ displays with refresh rates up to 90Hz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G supports up to 192MP cameras, displays with refresh rates up to 120Hz, and 4K video recording for enhanced photography and multimedia experiences.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
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| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq | Qualcomm Spectra 350 |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum display resolution | 2520 × 1080 pixels | 3360 × 1440 pixels |
| Maximum refresh rate | 90Hz | 120Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 64MP | 192MP |
| Dual camera support | Yes | Yes |
| Video capture | 2K at 30 FPS | 4K at 30 FPS |
| Video playback | 2K | 4K |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
Connectivity and network
Connectivity features determine download speeds, wireless performance, and online experiences. The MediaTek Dimensity 700 integrates a 5G modem for faster downloads, cloud gaming, video calls, and HD streaming on compatible networks. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G relies on the Snapdragon X15 LTE modem with Wi-Fi 6 support, providing reliable 4G connectivity and improved wireless performance.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 700 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G |
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| Modem | MediaTek 5G modem | Snapdragon X15 LTE modem |
| 5G support | Yes (Sub-6GHz) | No |
| Peak download speed | 2.77Gbps | 800Mbps (LTE) |
| Peak upload speed | 1.25Gbps | 150Mbps (LTE) |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |