The MediaTek Dimensity 930 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G are mid-range 5G chipsets designed to deliver smooth smartphone performance. Their differences in CPU architecture, GPU capabilities, memory support, ISP features, storage compatibility, and connectivity affect gaming, multitasking, photography, video recording, streaming, and everyday usage.
General
The MediaTek Dimensity 930 and Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G are built on TSMC's 6nm process and feature octa-core CPU architectures. Both processors support 5G connectivity and Full HD+ displays with up to 120Hz refresh rates, making them suitable for smartphones used for gaming, entertainment, productivity, and daily applications.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Brand | MediaTek | Qualcomm |
| Announcement | May 2022 | October 2021 |
| Model number | MT6855 | SM6375 |
| Segment | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Network support | 5G | 5G |
| Process | 6nm | 6nm |
| Foundry | TSMC | TSMC |
CPU
The MediaTek Dimensity 930 features two Cortex-A78 performance cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores at 2.0GHz. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G includes two Kryo 660 Gold performance cores based on Cortex-A78 architecture at 2.2GHz and six Kryo 660 Silver efficiency cores based on Cortex-A55 architecture at 1.8GHz. Both chipsets use an 8-core CPU design to handle multitasking, app launches, gaming, and productivity tasks.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| CPU architecture | 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz + 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 2 × Kryo 660 Gold @ 2.2GHz + 6 × Kryo 660 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
| Total cores | 8 | 8 |
| Performance cores | 2 × Cortex-A78 @ 2.2GHz | 2 × Kryo 660 Gold @ 2.2GHz |
| Efficiency cores | 6 × Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz | 6 × Kryo 660 Silver @ 1.8GHz |
| Maximum frequency | 2.2GHz | 2.2GHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8 64-bit | ARMv8.2-A 64-bit |
| Process | 6nm | 6nm |
Graphics
The MediaTek Dimensity 930 uses the IMG BXM-8-256 GPU, supporting modern graphics APIs and smoother rendering for gaming and multimedia. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G features the Adreno 619 GPU, which is designed for efficient graphics performance, gaming, and video playback. Both GPUs support Full HD+ displays with up to 120Hz refresh rates.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| GPU | IMG BXM-8-256 | Adreno 619 |
| GPU architecture | IMG B-Series | Adreno 600 Series |
| Maximum display resolution | 2520 × 1080 | 2520 × 1080 |
| Maximum refresh rate | 120Hz | 120Hz |
| Vulkan | 1.3 | 1.1 |
| OpenGL ES | 3.2 | 3.2 |
| Hardware video acceleration | Yes | Yes |
| Gaming engine | MediaTek HyperEngine | Qualcomm Snapdragon Elite Gaming |
Memory
The MediaTek Dimensity 930 supports faster LPDDR5 memory and UFS 3.1 storage, enabling quicker app loading, faster file transfers, and improved multitasking performance. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G supports LPDDR4X memory and UFS 2.2 storage, providing reliable performance for daily applications, streaming, and social media usage.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Memory type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR4X |
| Maximum memory frequency | 6,400Mbps | 4,266Mbps |
| Memory bus | 2 × 16-bit | 2 × 16-bit |
| Maximum memory bandwidth | 25.6GB/s | 17GB/s |
| Maximum RAM support | 16GB | 16GB |
| Storage support | UFS 3.1, UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| ECC memory | No | No |
Multimedia (ISP)
The MediaTek Dimensity 930 integrates the Imagiq ISP, supporting up to 108MP cameras, dual-camera processing, and 4K video recording at 30fps. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G uses the Spectra 346T ISP, supporting up to 108MP cameras and triple-camera configurations for AI-enhanced photography and video capture.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| ISP | MediaTek Imagiq | 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 camera | Triple camera |
| Video capture | 4K at 30fps | 1080p at 60fps |
| Video playback | 4K HDR | 4K UHD |
| Video codecs | H.264, H.265, VP9, AV1 | H.264, H.265, VP9 |
| Audio codecs | AAC, AIFF, AMR, FLAC, MP3, LDAC | AAC, aptX, FLAC, MP3 |
Connectivity and network
The MediaTek Dimensity 930 features a 3GPP Release 16 5G modem with download speeds of up to 2.77Gbps and upload speeds of up to 1.25Gbps. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G uses the Snapdragon X51 5G modem with download speeds of up to 2.5Gbps and upload speeds of up to 900Mbps. Both processors support 5G connectivity, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.2, and multi-system navigation for reliable connectivity.
| Specification | MediaTek Dimensity 930 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 695 5G |
| Modem | MediaTek 5G Modem | Snapdragon X51 5G |
| Cellular support | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE | 5G SA/NSA, 4G LTE |
| Maximum download speed | 2.77Gbps | 2.5Gbps |
| Maximum upload speed | 1.25Gbps | 900Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
| Navigation | GPS, NavIC, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS | GPS, NavIC, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS |