Helio G81 vs Helio G70

We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Helio G81 (with Mali-G52 MP2 graphics) and Helio G70 (Mali-G52 MP2). Here you will find the pros and cons of each chip, technical specs, and comprehensive tests in benchmarks, like AnTuTu and Geekbench.

Review

General comparison of performance, power consumption, and other indicators
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

Main differences and advantages of each chip
Pros of MediaTek Helio G81
  • Supports 7% higher memory bandwidth (14.4 against 13.41 GB/s)
  • Shows better (up to 13%) AnTuTu 11 score – 358K vs 317K
  • Better instruction set architecture

Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks

AnTuTu 11

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Helio G81 +13%
358608
317084
CPU 143539 119757
GPU 23709 36247
Memory 90462 55989
UX 100898 105091
Total score 358608 317084
Samples [43 tests] Less than 3

GeekBench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
Helio G81 +4%
432
417
Multi-Core Score
Helio G81 +5%
1416
1345
Asset compression 71.5 MB/sec 69.5 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 40.5 pages/sec 38.9 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 49.6 Mpixels/sec 48.8 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 26.2 images/sec 24.8 images/sec
HDR 46.2 Mpixels/sec 44.3 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 3.76 images/sec 3.2 images/sec
Photo processing 12.2 images/sec 12.3 images/sec
Ray tracing 2.17 Mpixels/sec 2.1 Mpixels/sec
Samples 11 tests 76 tests
Compute Score (GPU)
Helio G81 +2%
971
949
Background blur 1.58 images/sec 1.59 images/sec
Face detection 0.89 images/sec 0.91 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.04 Gpixels/sec 0.04 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.06 Gpixels/sec 0.06 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.04 Gpixels/sec 0.04 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.02 Gpixels/sec 0.01 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 2.94 Gpixels/sec 2.94 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 109.8 FPS 137.8 FPS
API OpenCL OpenCL
Samples 8 tests -

3DMark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal)
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Score 69 -
Graphics test 1 FPS -
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Score - 181
Stability - 98%
Graphics test - 1 FPS

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads
PCMark 3.0
Helio G81 +9%
8824
8120
Web score 9422 6483
Video editing score 6024 5953
Data manipulation score 5618 6259
Photo editing score 19146 16482
Writing score 9297 8811
Phones tested 12 models -

Gaming

Table of average FPS and graphics settings in mobile games
PUBG Mobile - 31 FPS
[High]
Call of Duty: Mobile - 30 FPS
[Low]
Shadowgun Legends - 52 FPS
[Low]
World of Tanks Blitz - 52 FPS
[Ultra]
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - 53 FPS
[High]
Device - Realme C3
720 x 1600
We provide average results. FPS may differ, depending on game version, OS and other factors.

Recent User Tests

The latest benchmark tests that have been submitted by users
MediaTek Helio G81
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-26 (Junior)AnTuTu 12398363
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-22 (TecPix)AnTuTu 12421841
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-18 -> AlvinAnTuTu 11309692
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-08 (BerQt)AnTuTu 11348068
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-12 (Wayne)AnTuTu 11360964
MediaTek Helio G70
No benchmark results yet

Specifications

Full list of technical specifications of Helio G81 and Helio G70

CPU

Architecture 2x 2 GHz – Cortex-A75
6x 1.7 GHz – Cortex-A55
2x 2 GHz – Cortex-A75
6x 1.7 GHz – Cortex-A55
Cores 8 8
Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
Instruction set ARMv8.2-A ARMv8-A
L2 cache - 320 KB
L3 cache - 1 MB
Process 12 nanometers 12 nanometers
Transistor count - 5.5 billion
TDP (Sustained Power Limit) 5 W 5 W
Manufacturing TSMC TSMC

Graphics

GPU name Mali-G52 MP2 Mali-G52 MP2
Architecture Bifrost 2nd gen Bifrost 2nd gen
GPU frequency 820 MHz 820 MHz
Pipelines 2 2
Shading units 24 24
Total shaders 48 48
FLOPS 78.7 Gigaflops 78.7 Gigaflops
Vulkan version 1.3 1.3
OpenCL version 2.0 2.0

AI Accelerator

Neural processor (NPU) Yes Yes

Memory

Memory type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory frequency 1800 MHz 1800 MHz
Bus 2x 16 Bit 2x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 14.4 Gb/s 13.41 Gb/s
Max size 8 GB 8 GB

Multimedia (ISP)

Storage type eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.1 eMMC 5.1
Max display resolution 2520 x 1080 2520 x 1080
Max camera resolution 1x 48MP, 2x 16MP 1x 48MP, 2x 16MP
Video capture 2K at 30FPS, 1K at 60FPS 2K at 30FPS
Video playback 2K at 30FPS, 1080p at 60FPS 2K at 30FPS
Video codecs - H.264
- H.265
- VP9
- H.264
- H.265
- VP9
Audio codecs - AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV
- AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV

Connectivity

4G support LTE Cat. 4 LTE Cat. 7
5G support No No
Download speed - Up to 300 Mbps
Upload speed - Up to 100 Mbps
Wi-Fi 5 5
Bluetooth 5.4 5.0
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo

Info

Announced August 2024 January 2020
Class Low end Mid range
Model number MT6769J MT6769V/CB
Official page MediaTek Helio G81 official site MediaTek Helio G70 official site

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