MediaTek Dimensity 7050 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G are smartphone processors designed for different segments. Dimensity 7050 is a mid range 5G chipset focused on efficient performance, gaming and photography, while Snapdragon 888 4G is a flagship processor built for high performance gaming, advanced AI tasks and demanding workloads. Dimensity 7050 uses a 6nm process with Cortex A78 cores, while Snapdragon 888 4G uses a more powerful 5nm process with a Cortex X1 core and Adreno 660 GPU.
General
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 launched in 2023 as a mid range 5G smartphone chipset using TSMC 6nm fabrication, while Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G launched in 2020 as a flagship tier mobile platform using Samsung 5nm fabrication.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G |
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| Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Launch year | 2023 | 2020 |
| Target segment | Mid range 5G smartphones | Flagship tier 4G smartphones |
| Network support | 5G/4G/3G/2G | 4G/3G/2G |
| Manufacturing process | 6nm | 5nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |
| Model number | MT6877V | SM8350 |
CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 uses an 8 core CPU with 2 high performance Cortex A78 cores and 6 efficiency cores for daily tasks, gaming and multitasking. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G uses a more powerful CPU setup with a Cortex X1 core and Cortex A78 cores, delivering higher performance for gaming, AI processing and intensive applications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G |
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| CPU architecture | ARM Cortex A78 + Cortex A55 | Kryo 680 based on Cortex X1, Cortex A78 and Cortex A55 |
| CPU cores | 8 cores | 8 cores |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex A78@2.6GHz | 1x Cortex X1@2.84GHz + 3x Cortex A78@2.42GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex A55@2.0GHz | 4x Cortex A55@1.8GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.6GHz | 2.84GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8 A 64 bit | ARMv8 A 64 bit |
| 64 bit support | Yes | Yes |
| Process node | 6nm | 5nm |
Graphics
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 uses the Mali G68 MC4 GPU for smooth gaming, video playback and everyday graphics tasks. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G features the Adreno 660 GPU, which delivers stronger gaming performance and supports higher resolution displays and advanced graphics effects.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G |
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| GPU | Arm Mali G68 MC4 | Adreno 660 |
| GPU architecture | Mali Valhall | Qualcomm Adreno architecture |
| Display support | 2520 x 1080 pixels | 3840 x 2160 pixels |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120Hz | 144Hz |
| Vulkan support | Vulkan 1.3 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | OpenGL ES 3.2 | OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| Gaming workload | 1080p 60fps gaming scenarios | 1440p high refresh gaming scenarios |
Memory
Both processors support fast LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage for quicker app loading, gaming performance and file transfers. Snapdragon 888 4G supports higher RAM capacity, while both offer similar memory bandwidth.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5/LPDDR4X | LPDDR5/LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 3200MHz | 3200MHz |
| Memory bus width | 64 bit | 64 bit |
| Maximum theoretical bandwidth | ~51.2GB/s | ~51.2GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 12GB | 16GB |
| ECC memory support | No | No |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1 | UFS 3.1 |
Multimedia and ISP
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 supports high resolution photography with up to 200MP cameras and 4K video recording. Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G offers more advanced camera capabilities with 8K video recording, HDR10+ capture and faster image processing through its Spectra 580 ISP.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G |
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| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq 5.0 | Qualcomm Spectra 580 |
| ISP generation | Imagiq 5.0 | Spectra 580 triple ISP |
| Maximum camera resolution | 200MP | 200MP |
| Multi camera support | Triple camera ISP processing | Triple concurrent camera processing |
| Maximum video capture | 4K30fps | 8K30fps/4K120fps |
| Video playback | 4K HDR playback | 8K HDR playback |
| HDR support | HDR10+ | HDR10+ |
| Video codecs | H.264/HEVC | H.264/HEVC/VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC/AIFF/FLAC | AAC/AIFF/FLAC/WAV |
Connectivity and network
MediaTek Dimensity 7050 supports 5G connectivity with Wi Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2, making it suitable for faster downloads, streaming and online gaming. Snapdragon 888 4G focuses on 4G connectivity but supports advanced wireless features such as Wi Fi 6E.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 7050 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 4G |
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| Cellular modem | MediaTek 5G modem | Qualcomm Snapdragon X60 modem family |
| Network support | 5G/4G/3G/2G | 4G/3G/2G |
| Maximum download speed | 2.77Gbps (5G) | 7.5Gbps (Snapdragon 888 family modem capability) |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25Gbps | 3Gbps |
| 5G bands | Sub 6GHz | Not applicable for Snapdragon 888 4G variant |
| Wi Fi standard | Wi Fi 6 | Wi Fi 6E |
| Bluetooth version | Bluetooth 5.2 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| GNSS support | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, NavIC |