MediaTek Dimensity 920 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G are 6nm, 64-bit 5G mobile processors designed for mid-range smartphones. Both support 120Hz displays, 108MP cameras, AI-enhanced imaging, and advanced connectivity features for gaming, multitasking, photography, video streaming, navigation, and everyday smartphone usage. This comparison evaluates their CPU architecture, graphics performance, memory support, multimedia capabilities, and networking features using verified specifications.
General
MediaTek Dimensity 920 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G are 64-bit 5G mobile platforms built on a 6nm process. The Dimensity 920 combines Cortex-A78 performance cores with Cortex-A55 efficiency cores for gaming, productivity, multitasking, and demanding applications. The Snapdragon 695 5G uses Kryo 660 Gold and Silver cores to deliver efficient performance for browsing, streaming, communication, and daily smartphone tasks.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
|---|
| Announced | August 2021 | October 2021 |
| Process | 6nm | 6nm |
| Architecture | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| CPU configuration | 2 × Cortex-A78 + 6 × Cortex-A55 | 2 × Kryo 660 Gold + 6 × Kryo 660 Silver |
| CPU frequency | Up to 2.5GHz | Up to 2.2GHz |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| AI engine | MediaTek APU 3.0 | Qualcomm Hexagon 686 |
| Fabrication | TSMC | Samsung |
CPU
MediaTek Dimensity 920 uses two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked up to 2.5GHz and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. It is designed for faster app launches, gaming, multitasking, and content creation. Snapdragon 695 5G uses Kryo 660 Gold and Silver cores, focusing on efficient everyday performance, social media, browsing, and communication tasks.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
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| CPU cores | 2 × Cortex-A78 + 6 × Cortex-A55 | 2 × Kryo 660 Gold + 6 × Kryo 660 Silver |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.5GHz | 2 × Kryo 660 Gold @ 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 6 × Kryo 660 Silver @ 1.7GHz |
| Threads | 8 | 8 |
| L3 cache | 4MB | 2MB |
Graphics
MediaTek Dimensity 920 features the Mali-G68 MC4 GPU, which supports high-frame-rate gaming, HDR graphics, and demanding visual workloads. Snapdragon 695 5G uses the Adreno 619 GPU, offering reliable graphics performance for casual gaming, video playback, and smooth interface animations.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
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| GPU | Mali-G68 MC4 | Adreno 619 |
| GPU frequency | Up to 950MHz | Up to 840MHz |
| Graphics API | Vulkan 1.2, OpenGL ES 3.2 | Vulkan 1.1, OpenGL ES 3.2 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
Memory
MediaTek Dimensity 920 supports LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage, enabling faster loading times and smoother multitasking. Snapdragon 695 5G supports LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage, offering efficient performance for everyday applications, media consumption, and communication.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
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| Memory type | LPDDR5, LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | Up to 3,200MHz | Up to 2,133MHz |
| Maximum memory | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Memory bandwidth | 51.2GB/s | 17GB/s |
Multimedia (ISP)
MediaTek Dimensity 920 includes the Imagiq 5.0 ISP, supporting up to 108MP cameras, dual 20MP camera processing, and 4K video recording. Snapdragon 695 5G features the Spectra 346T ISP with support for 108MP cameras, triple-camera processing, and 1080p video recording for photography and multimedia use.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
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| ISP | Imagiq 5.0 | Qualcomm Spectra 346T |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum display resolution | 2520 × 1080 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Maximum camera resolution | 108MP | 108MP |
| Multi-camera support | Dual 20MP | Triple ISP |
| Video recording | 4K at 30fps | 1080p at 60fps |
| Video playback | 4K HDR | 4K HDR |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 decode | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, AIFF, AMR, FLAC, MP3, WAV | AAC, aptX Adaptive, FLAC, MP3, WAV |
Connectivity and network
MediaTek Dimensity 920 comes with an integrated 5G modem offering download speeds up to 2.77Gbps, along with Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.2 support. Snapdragon 695 5G integrates the Snapdragon X51 5G modem with speeds up to 2.5Gbps, Wi-Fi 5, and Bluetooth 5.2 for reliable daily connectivity.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
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| Modem | Integrated 5G modem | Snapdragon X51 5G |
| Network support | 5G NR, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G | 5G NR, 4G LTE, 3G, 2G |
| Maximum download speed | 2.77Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25Gbps | 900Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6 | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, NavIC, QZSS |