The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and MediaTek Dimensity 7020 were introduced in 2023 and target different tiers of the 5G smartphone market despite sharing TSMC's 6nm manufacturing process. The Dimensity 7050 is positioned for upper mid-range devices with higher CPU frequencies and a Mali-G68 MC4 GPU, while the Dimensity 7020 is designed for affordable 5G smartphones with a lower-clocked CPU and Mali-G57 MC2 graphics. Both processors support 5G SA and NSA networks, LPDDR5 memory, UFS 3.1 storage, and MediaTek HyperEngine gaming technologies, but their CPU frequencies, GPU capabilities, and performance targets differ for everyday workloads and demanding mobile applications.
General
The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and MediaTek Dimensity 7020 are fabricated using TSMC's 6nm FinFET process and both integrate an octa-core 64-bit CPU with an integrated 5G modem. The Dimensity 7050 is positioned for premium mid-range smartphones where higher CPU frequencies and a stronger graphics engine support gaming, content creation, and advanced camera processing. The Dimensity 7020 targets affordable 5G smartphones, combining modern connectivity with efficient power consumption for social media, streaming, navigation, and daily multitasking.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
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| Launch date | May 2023 | September 2023 |
| Processor generation | Upper mid-range 5G processor | Mainstream 5G processor |
| Target devices | Upper mid-range smartphones | Affordable 5G smartphones |
| Manufacturing process | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 6nm |
| CPU architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Network support | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE |
| Model number | MT6877V/TTZA | MT6855T |
CPU
Both processors feature an octa-core CPU built around Arm Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores, but the clock speeds target different performance levels. The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 integrates two Cortex-A78 performance cores running at up to 2.6GHz alongside six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 2.0GHz, enabling faster application launches, smoother video editing, and improved gaming responsiveness. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 uses two Cortex-A78 cores operating up to 2.2GHz with six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz, delivering responsive everyday performance while reducing power consumption during extended smartphone usage.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
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| CPU design | Octa-core | Octa-core |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.6GHz | 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Highest clock speed | 2.6GHz | 2.2GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Manufacturing node | TSMC 6nm | TSMC 6nm |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 incorporates the Mali-G68 MC4 GPU, delivering higher graphics throughput for demanding mobile games, HDR content, and Full HD+ displays with high refresh rates. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 integrates the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, balancing graphics performance and energy efficiency for everyday gaming, video streaming, and user interface rendering. Both processors support MediaTek HyperEngine gaming technologies, but the additional GPU cores in the Dimensity 7050 provide greater graphics capacity during sustained gaming sessions and multimedia workloads.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
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| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| GPU architecture | Valhall | Valhall |
| GPU cores | 4 | 2 |
| Maximum frequency | 950MHz | 950MHz |
| Vulkan API | Vulkan 1.3 | Vulkan 1.3 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| DirectX | DirectX 12 | DirectX 12 |
| Display capability | Full HD+ up to 2520 × 1080, 144Hz | Full HD+ up to 2520 × 1080, 120Hz |
| Gaming optimisation | MediaTek HyperEngine 5.0 | MediaTek HyperEngine 5.0 |
Memory
The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and MediaTek Dimensity 7020 support LPDDR5 and LPDDR4X memory together with UFS 3.1 storage, enabling fast application loading and responsive multitasking on modern smartphones. The Dimensity 7050 delivers up to 51.2GB/s memory bandwidth through a 2 × 16-bit interface, helping maintain smoother gameplay, faster photo processing, and improved responsiveness when switching between multiple applications. The Dimensity 7020 uses the same memory technologies and bandwidth, allowing affordable 5G smartphones to handle video streaming, social media, productivity applications, and everyday multitasking efficiently.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
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| Memory technology | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X |
| Maximum frequency | LPDDR5 6,400Mbps, LPDDR4X 4,266Mbps | LPDDR5 6,400Mbps, LPDDR4X 4,266Mbps |
| Memory interface | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | 51.2GB/s | 51.2GB/s |
| Maximum RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 |
| eMMC support | No | No |
Multimedia
The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 features the MediaTek Imagiq ISP with support for cameras up to 200MP, enabling detailed photography, AI-enhanced image processing, and 4K HDR video recording. The processor also supports advanced noise reduction and multi-frame image processing for improved low-light photography. The MediaTek Dimensity 7020 integrates the MediaTek Imagiq ISP with support for cameras up to 108MP, delivering high-resolution photography, Full HD and 4K video capture, and efficient image processing for affordable 5G smartphones used for social media, video calls, and everyday photography.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
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| Image processor | MediaTek Imagiq ISP | MediaTek Imagiq ISP |
| Maximum camera | 200MP | 108MP |
| Multi-camera support | 32MP + 32MP | 20MP + 20MP |
| Maximum video recording | 4K at 30fps | 4K at 30fps |
| Maximum display resolution | 2520 × 1080 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 144Hz | 120Hz |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 decode | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 decode |
| Audio codecs | AAC, AAC+, LDAC, aptX HD, LC3 | AAC, AAC+, LDAC, aptX HD, LC3 |
Connectivity and network
The MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and MediaTek Dimensity 7020 integrate 5G Release 16 modems with support for standalone and non-standalone 5G networks. The Dimensity 7050 delivers theoretical download speeds of up to 4.7Gbps together with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, supporting high-resolution streaming, cloud gaming, and rapid file transfers. The Dimensity 7020 provides the same 5G download speed, dual 5G SIM capability, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2, enabling reliable everyday connectivity, efficient video calling, and lower power consumption across supported smartphone models.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | MediaTek Dimensity 7020 |
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| 5G modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G Release 16 modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G Release 16 modem |
| 5G compatibility | 5G SA and NSA | 5G SA and NSA |
| Maximum download speed | 4.7Gbps | 4.7Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 2.5Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Dual 5G SIM | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) | Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, NavIC, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, NavIC, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |