Helio G36 vs Helio G25
We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Helio G36 (with PowerVR GE8320 graphics) and Helio G25 (PowerVR GE8320). Here you will find the pros and cons of each chip, technical specs, and comprehensive tests in benchmarks, like AnTuTu and Geekbench.
Review
CPU Performance
Single and multi-core processor tests
Gaming Performance
GPU performance in games and OpenCL/Vulkan
Battery life
Efficiency of battery consumption
NanoReview Score
Overall chip score
Key Differences
Pros of MediaTek Helio G36
- Shows better (up to 18%) AnTuTu 11 score β 193K vs 163K
- 10% higher CPU clock speed (2200 vs 2000 MHz)
- Higher GPU frequency (~5%)
Benchmarks
Performance tests in popular benchmarksAnTuTu 11
| CPU | 94323 | 77541 |
| GPU | 12097 | 14691 |
| Memory | 48922 | 29116 |
| UX | 38516 | 42375 |
| Total score | 193858 | 163723 |
| Samples | [9 tests] | Less than 3 |
GeekBench 6
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
| Asset compression | 54.3 MB/sec | - |
| HTML 5 Browser | 26 pages/sec | - |
| PDF Renderer | 33.8 Mpixels/sec | - |
| Image detection | 9.8 images/sec | - |
| HDR | 26.9 Mpixels/sec | - |
| Background blur | 0.79 images/sec | - |
| Photo processing | 5.74 images/sec | - |
| Ray tracing | 1.57 Mpixels/sec | - |
| Samples | 3 tests | - |
Compute Score (GPU)
| Background blur | 0.25 images/sec | - |
| Face detection | 0.17 images/sec | - |
| Horizon detection | 0.01 Gpixels/sec | - |
| Edge detection | 0.01 Gpixels/sec | - |
| Stereo matching | 0.25 Gpixels/sec | - |
| Particle physics | 29.3 FPS | - |
| API | Vulkan | - |
| Samples | Less than 3 | - |
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 4927 | 4789 |
| Video editing score | 3191 | 4460 |
| Data manipulation score | 3419 | 3442 |
| Photo editing score | 8642 | 8787 |
| Writing score | 4947 | 4086 |
| Phones tested | 3 models | 2 models |
Recent User Tests
MediaTek Helio G36
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-09-04 (MalbearLover452) | AnTuTu 11 | 195282 |
| π 2026-09-04 (MalbearLover452) | AnTuTu 11 | 195282 |
| π 2026-08-18 (Lutfi) | AnTuTu 11 | 182792 |
| π 2026-07-05 (Mattia) | AnTuTu 11 | 193858 |
| π 2026-04-06 -> NggakIngat | AnTuTu 11 | 195541 |
MediaTek Helio G25
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-10-07 (Keanu) | AnTuTu 12 | 245607 |
| π 2026-09-19 (Carlos) | AnTuTu 11 | 165673 |
Specifications
Full list of technical specifications of Helio G36 and Helio G25CPU
| Architecture | 4x 2.2 GHz β Cortex-A53 4x 1.8 GHz β Cortex-A53 |
4x 2 GHz β Cortex-A53 4x 1.5 GHz β Cortex-A53 |
| Cores | 8 | 8 |
| Frequency | 2200 MHz | 2000 MHz |
| Instruction set | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
| Process | 12 nanometers | 12 nanometers |
| TDP (Sustained Power Limit) | 2.2 W | 2 W |
| Manufacturing | TSMC | TSMC |
Graphics
| GPU name | PowerVR GE8320 | PowerVR GE8320 |
| Architecture | PowerVR Series8XE (Rogue) | PowerVR Series8XE (Rogue) |
| GPU frequency | 680 MHz | 650 MHz |
| Pipelines | 4 | 4 |
| Shading units | 8 | 8 |
| Total shaders | 32 | 32 |
| FLOPS | 43.5 Gigaflops | 41.8 Gigaflops |
| Vulkan version | 1.1 | 1.1 |
| OpenCL version | 1.2 | 1.2 |
AI Accelerator
| Neural processor (NPU) | No | No |
Memory
| Memory type | LPDDR4X | LPDDR4X |
| Memory frequency | 1600 MHz | 1600 MHz |
| Bus | 2x 16 Bit | 2x 16 Bit |
| Max bandwidth | 13.9 Gb/s | 13.9 Gb/s |
| Max size | 8 GB | 6 GB |
Multimedia (ISP)
| Storage type | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Max display resolution | 2400 x 1080 | 2400 x 1080 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 50MP, 2x 13MP | 1x 21MP, 2x 13MP |
| Video capture | 1K at 30FPS | 1K at 30FPS |
| Video playback | 1080p at 30FPS | 1080p at 30FPS |
| Video codecs | - H.264 - H.265 |
- H.264 - H.265 |
| Audio codecs | - AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
- AIFF - CAF - MP3 - MP4 - WAV |
Connectivity
| 4G support | LTE Cat. 7 | LTE Cat. 7 |
| 5G support | No | No |
| Download speed | Up to 300 Mbps | Up to 300 Mbps |
| Upload speed | Up to 150 Mbps | Up to 150 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi | 5 | 5 |
| Bluetooth | 5.0 | 5.0 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
Info
| Announced | February 2023 | June 2020 |
| Class | Low end | Low end |
| Model number | MT6765V/XAA, MT6765V/XBA | MT6762G |
| Official page | MediaTek Helio G36 official site | MediaTek Helio G25 official site |
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