The MediaTek Dimensity 810 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G support everyday activities such as web browsing, social media, video streaming, online gaming, photography, multitasking, and 5G connectivity. While the Dimensity 810 is designed for routine smartphone usage, the Snapdragon 778G 5G offers additional performance for 4K video recording, 192MP photography, demanding games, faster app loading, and heavier multitasking across creative and productivity applications.
General
Both processors are built on TSMC's 6nm process, delivering good battery efficiency during web browsing, video streaming, social media, and 5G connectivity. The MediaTek Dimensity 810 is suited to everyday smartphone usage, while the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G provides additional performance for heavier multitasking, advanced camera features, and more demanding applications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| Launch date | August 2021 | May 2021 |
| Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Model number | MT6833 | SM7325 |
| Target segment | Mainstream 5G smartphones | Upper mid-range 5G smartphones |
| Network support | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G | 2G, 3G, 4G, 5G |
| Process node | 6nm | 6nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
CPU
The MediaTek Dimensity 810 uses 2 Cortex-A76 performance cores to comfortably handle everyday tasks such as browsing with 10–15 tabs, video calls, office apps, and social media. In comparison, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G features 4 Cortex-A78 performance cores, delivering faster app launches, smoother 4K video editing, 50MP photo processing, 20–30 browser tabs, and improved multitasking with demanding creative and productivity applications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| CPU architecture | ARM Cortex-A76 + Cortex-A55 | ARM Cortex-A78 + Cortex-A55 |
| Core count | 8 cores | 8 cores |
| Performance cores | 2x Cortex-A76@2.4GHz | 1x Cortex-A78@2.4GHz + 3x Cortex-A78@2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6x Cortex-A55@2.0GHz | 4x Cortex-A55@1.9GHz |
| Maximum clock speed | 2.4GHz | 2.4GHz |
| 64-bit support | Yes | Yes |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
Graphics
The Mali-G57 MC2 GPU in the MediaTek Dimensity 810 delivers smooth gameplay in titles such as Free Fire MAX, Asphalt 9, and Subway Surfers while supporting 120Hz displays. The Snapdragon 778G 5G's Adreno 642L GPU offers higher graphics performance for BGMI, PUBG Mobile, Call of Duty: Mobile, and Genshin Impact at medium to high settings, together with faster AI image processing and smoother HDR video rendering.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Adreno 642L |
| GPU frequency | Up to 950MHz | Up to 490MHz* |
| Vulkan | Vulkan 1.1 | Vulkan 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Gaming capability | Casual and moderate gaming | Moderate to demanding mobile gaming |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| AI graphics acceleration | Integrated | Qualcomm AI Engine |
Memory
The MediaTek Dimensity 810 supports LPDDR4X memory with 17GB/s bandwidth, providing smooth performance for streaming, messaging, and everyday multitasking. In comparison, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G supports LPDDR5 memory with 25.6GB/s bandwidth, enabling faster game loading, quicker file transfers, smoother 4K video editing, improved background app retention, and more responsive performance during intensive multitasking.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 2,133MHz (LPDDR4X-4266) | 3,200MHz (LPDDR5-6400) |
| Memory bandwidth | 17GB/s | 25.6GB/s |
| Bus width | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum RAM | 16GB | 16GB |
| ECC support | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The MediaTek Dimensity 810 supports 64MP cameras, 1080p video recording, and 120Hz FHD+ displays, making it suitable for everyday photography, Full HD video capture, streaming, and smooth scrolling. In comparison, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G supports 192MP cameras, 4K HDR video recording, 144Hz displays, and triple-camera systems, delivering greater flexibility for high-resolution photography, content creation, HDR video capture, and faster application loading with UFS 3.1 storage.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq ISP | Qualcomm Spectra 570L ISP |
| Storage support | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum display resolution | FHD+ | FHD+ |
| Maximum refresh rate | Up to 120Hz | Up to 144Hz (FHD+) |
| Maximum camera resolution | 64MP | 192MP |
| Multi-camera support | Dual camera | Triple camera |
| Video capture | 1080p at 60fps | 4K at 30fps, HDR |
| Video playback | 2K HDR | 4K HDR10+ |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9 | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 decode |
Connectivity and network
The MediaTek Dimensity 810 provides 5G, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.1 for reliable video streaming, online gaming, navigation, and wireless audio. In comparison, the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G delivers faster 3.3Gbps download speeds, Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.2, and mmWave 5G support, enabling quicker downloads, lower network latency, smoother cloud gaming, faster file transfers, and improved connectivity with modern wireless accessories.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 810 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G 5G |
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| 5G modem | Integrated MediaTek 5G modem | Snapdragon X53 5G modem |
| Download speed | Up to 2.77Gbps | Up to 3.3Gbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 1.25Gbps | Up to 1.6Gbps |
| 5G support | Sub-6GHz | Sub-6GHz, mmWave* |
| 4G LTE | Yes | Yes |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 6E (802.11ax) |
| Bluetooth | 5.1 | 5.2 |
| GNSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS, NavIC |