Both processors use a 6nm process and eight CPU cores, but their CPU architecture, graphics, camera support and 5G features differ. These differences affect the smartphones manufacturers can build around each chipset.
General
Both are 6nm mid-range 5G processors, with Dimensity 810 announced in August 2021 and Snapdragon 695 following in October 2021.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
|---|
| Manufacturer | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Processor | Dimensity 810 | Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Model number | MT6833V | SM6375 |
| Announcement | 11 August 2021 | October 2021 |
| Manufacturing process | 6nm | 6nm |
| CPU cores | 8 | 8 |
| 5G support | Integrated | Integrated |
| Processor class | Mid-range | Mid-range |
CPU
Dimensity 810 reaches 2.4GHz using Cortex-A76 cores, while Snapdragon 695 reaches 2.2GHz using Qualcomm Kryo 660 Gold performance cores.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
|---|
| Performance cores | 2 x Cortex-A76 | 2 x Kryo 660 Gold based on Cortex-A78 |
| Performance-core speed | Up to 2.4GHz | Up to 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 x Cortex-A55 | 6 x Kryo 660 Silver based on Cortex-A55 |
| Efficiency-core speed | Up to 2.0GHz | Up to 1.8GHz |
| Total cores | 8 | 8 |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process | 6nm | 6nm |
Keep in mind: A higher clock speed does not automatically mean higher overall performance. Snapdragon 695 records higher Geekbench 6 results despite its lower peak frequency.
Graphics
Dimensity 810 uses Mali-G57 MC2 graphics, while Snapdragon 695 uses Adreno 619 graphics and records a slightly higher GPU-compute benchmark result.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
|---|
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 619 |
| GPU architecture | Valhall | Adreno 600 family |
| GPU frequency | Up to 1068MHz | Up to 840MHz |
| GPU compute score | 1,381 | 1,403 |
| OpenCL | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Display refresh support | Up to 120Hz | Up to 120Hz |
Pro tip: GPU frequency alone does not determine gaming performance because the two graphics architectures work differently. Phone cooling and game optimisation also affect frame rates.
Memory
Both processors support LPDDR4X memory at 2133MHz, while Dimensity 810 supports up to 16GB and Snapdragon 695 supports up to 12GB.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
|---|
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 2133MHz | 2133MHz |
| Maximum memory | Up to 16GB | Up to 12GB |
| Memory bus | 2 x 16-bit | 2 x 16-bit |
| Memory bandwidth | 17.07 GB/s | About 17 GB/s |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | eMMC 5.1 and UFS 2.2 |
Keep in mind: Maximum supported RAM is a chipset limit. Most phones using these processors come with lower RAM capacities selected by the manufacturer.
Multimedia and ISP
Snapdragon 695 supports cameras up to 108MP, while Dimensity 810 supports up to 64MP and provides dedicated MediaTek AI imaging features.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
|---|
| Maximum single camera | Up to 64MP | Up to 108MP |
| Dual-camera support | Up to 16MP + 16MP | Up to 16MP + 16MP |
| Image processing | MediaTek ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 346T Triple ISP |
| AI hardware | MediaTek NPU 3.0 | Qualcomm Hexagon 686 |
| Video capture | Up to 2K at 30 frames per second | Up to 1080p at 60 frames per second |
| Video playback | Up to 2K at 30 frames per second | Up to 1080p at 60 frames per second |
| Camera features | AI-Bokeh, AI-Color and noise reduction | Triple-camera capture and AI-enhanced low-light imaging |
Buy this if: Snapdragon 695 gives manufacturers more flexibility for high-resolution 108MP cameras. Actual image quality still depends on the phone's sensor, optics and software.
Connectivity and network
Snapdragon 695 supports both mmWave and sub-6GHz 5G, while Dimensity 810 focuses on sub-6GHz 5G with dual 5G SIM support.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
|---|
| 5G | Sub-6GHz | mmWave and sub-6GHz |
| 5G modes | SA and NSA | SA and NSA |
| Modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem | Snapdragon X51 5G Modem-RF |
| Carrier aggregation | 2CC | Supported |
| Peak download speed | Up to 2.77Gbps | Up to 2.5Gbps |
| Peak upload speed | Up to 1.25Gbps | Up to 1.5Gbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | Bluetooth 5.1 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo, QZSS and NavIC |
Keep in mind: Peak modem speeds are theoretical. Actual 5G performance depends on the smartphone antenna, network operator, spectrum and local coverage.