MediaTek Dimensity 810 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 are 5G mobile processors designed for mid-range smartphones. Dimensity 810 is built on a 6nm process with Cortex-A76 and Cortex-A55 cores, Mali-G57 MC2 GPU, LPDDR4X memory, UFS 2.2 storage, and 64MP camera support. Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses a newer 4nm process with Cortex-A78 and Cortex-A55 cores, Adreno 613 GPU, LPDDR5 memory support, UFS 3.1 storage, and up to 108MP camera support. These differences affect gaming, multitasking, photography, storage performance, and overall smartphone responsiveness.
General
MediaTek Dimensity 810 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 are 5G chipsets built for affordable and mid-range smartphones. They support modern connectivity features, Full HD+ displays, and efficient processing for activities such as video streaming, social media, online gaming, navigation, and daily applications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Announcement | August 2021 | June 2023 |
| Model number | MT6833V | SM4450 |
| Segment | Mid-range 5G smartphones | Mid-range 5G smartphones |
| Network | 5G | 5G |
| Process | 6nm | 4nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | Samsung |
CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 810 features 2 Cortex-A76 performance cores and 6 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. This configuration supports everyday tasks such as app switching, web browsing, video calls, and casual gaming. Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 uses 2 Cortex-A78 performance cores with 6 Cortex-A55 efficiency cores. Its newer architecture focuses on improved responsiveness and power efficiency for multitasking and daily smartphone usage.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| CPU architecture | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz + 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Total cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.4GHz | 2x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.4GHz | 2.2GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process node | 6nm | 4nm |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
Graphics
MediaTek Dimensity 810 integrates the Mali-G57 MC2 GPU for casual gaming, video playback, and smooth interface animations. Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 features the Adreno 613 GPU, designed for efficient graphics rendering, multimedia playback, and supported mobile gaming experiences.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 613 |
| Architecture | Valhall | Adreno 600 Series |
| GPU frequency | Up to 1068MHz | Up to 955MHz |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI graphics features | MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 | Qualcomm AI Engine |
Memory
MediaTek Dimensity 810 supports LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage for smooth app loading, multitasking, and file management. Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports LPDDR5 memory in supported devices along with UFS 3.1 storage, enabling improved memory bandwidth and faster storage performance.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X, LPDDR5 |
| Maximum memory frequency | 2133MHz | Up to 3200MHz (LPDDR5) |
| Memory bus | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum bandwidth | Up to 17GB/s | Up to 25.6GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | Up to 16GB | Up to 16GB |
| ECC memory | No | No |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 |
Multimedia (ISP)
MediaTek Dimensity 810 supports up to 64MP cameras, 120Hz displays, and 2K video recording for photography, social media content, and video playback. Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 supports up to 108MP cameras and Full HD+ displays, offering enhanced support for high-resolution photography and multimedia usage.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq | Qualcomm Spectra ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum display resolution | Full HD+ | Full HD+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 64MP | 108MP |
| Dual camera support | 16MP + 16MP | Supported |
| Video recording | 2K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60fps | 1080p @ 60fps |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, AIFF, MP3, FLAC | AAC, aptX, FLAC, MP3 |
Connectivity and network
MediaTek Dimensity 810 supports integrated 5G connectivity with download speeds up to 2.77Gbps, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.1. Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 includes the Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System with download speeds up to 2.5Gbps, along with Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.1, and NavIC support.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 |
| Cellular modem | Integrated 5G modem | Snapdragon X61 5G Modem-RF System |
| 5G support | SA, NSA | SA, NSA |
| Maximum download speed | 2.77Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25Gbps | 900Mbps |
| 4G LTE | Cat.18 | Cat.18 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.1 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |
| Dual 5G SIM | Yes | Yes |