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Helio G88 vs Helio G80

Helio G88
VS
Helio G80
Helio G88
Helio G80

We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Helio G88 (with Mali-G52 MP2 graphics) and Helio G80 (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.

  1. Review
  2. Differences
  3. Benchmarks
  4. AnTuTu v11
  5. GeekBench 6
  6. Gaming
  7. Specs
  8. Comments (3)

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 G88
  • Higher GPU frequency (~5%)
  • Shows better (up to 15%) AnTuTu 11 score – 365K vs 318K

Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks
SoC:
Helio G88
vs
Helio G80

AnTuTu 11

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Helio G88 +15%
365001
Helio G80
318039
CPU 144055 139627
GPU 28590 16620
Memory 86093 79612
UX 106263 82180
Total score 365001 318039
Samples [32 tests] [27 tests]
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GeekBench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
Helio G88 +6%
430
Helio G80
406
Multi-Core Score
Helio G88
1375
Helio G80 +6%
1456
Asset compression 74.4 MB/sec 78.6 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 37.4 pages/sec 37.6 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 50.3 Mpixels/sec 54.9 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 26 images/sec 26.9 images/sec
HDR 45.1 Mpixels/sec 46.7 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 3.14 images/sec 4.1 images/sec
Photo processing 13.8 images/sec 13.4 images/sec
Ray tracing 2.11 Mpixels/sec 2.37 Mpixels/sec
Samples 15 tests 14 tests
Compute Score (GPU)
Helio G88 +8%
1154
Helio G80
1065
Background blur 1.92 images/sec 1.75 images/sec
Face detection 1.09 images/sec 1 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.04 Gpixels/sec 0.05 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.07 Gpixels/sec 0.07 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.05 Gpixels/sec 0.05 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.02 Gpixels/sec 0.02 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 3.57 Gpixels/sec 3.35 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 168 FPS 126.7 FPS
API OpenCL OpenCL
Samples 4 tests 9 tests

3DMark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal)
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Score 82 -
Graphics test 1 FPS -
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Helio G88 +5%
181
Helio G80
173
Score 181 173
Stability 98% 97%
Graphics test 1 FPS 1 FPS

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads
PCMark 3.0
Helio G88 +29%
8575
Helio G80
6668
Web score 10167 5872
Video editing score 6126 4857
Data manipulation score 5214 5981
Photo editing score 18013 11129
Writing score 7926 6856
Phones tested 11 models 5 models

Gaming

Table of average FPS and graphics settings in mobile games
PUBG Mobile - 30 FPS
[High]
Call of Duty: Mobile - 30 FPS
[Low]
Fortnite - 27 FPS
[Low]
Shadowgun Legends - 52 FPS
[Low]
World of Tanks Blitz - 53 FPS
[Medium]
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - 54 FPS
[High]
Device - Realme 6i
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 G88
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-02 (Nlinh)AnTuTu388036
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-31 (Tamim)AnTuTu365753
πŸ“˜ 2026-06-17 (StalinxQQ)AnTuTu375099
πŸ“˜ 2026-06-07 (user_chupapu)AnTuTu378680
πŸ“˜ 2026-06-02 (Mpanpis)AnTuTu373290
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MediaTek Helio G80
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-10 (TestingPhones)AnTuTu275902
πŸ“˜ 2026-07-25 (Jordi2214)AnTuTu243104
πŸ“˜ 2026-07-01 (Rolex)AnTuTu314721
πŸ“˜ 2026-06-24 (.)GeekBench GPU1028
πŸ“˜ 2026-06-24 (.)AnTuTu334947
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Specifications

Full list of technical specifications of Helio G88 and Helio G80

CPU

Architecture 2x 2 GHz – Cortex-A75
6x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55		 2x 2 GHz – Cortex-A75
6x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55
Cores 8 8
Frequency 2000 MHz 2000 MHz
Instruction set ARMv8.2-A ARMv8.2-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 1000 MHz 950 MHz
Pipelines 2 2
Shading units 24 24
Total shaders 48 48
FLOPS 96 Gigaflops 91.2 Gigaflops
Vulkan version 1.3 1.3
OpenCL version 2.0 2.0

AI Accelerator

Neural processor (NPU) MediaTek APU Yes

Memory

Memory type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory frequency 1800 MHz 1800 MHz
Bus 2x 16 Bit 2x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 13.41 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, UFS 2.1
Max display resolution 2520 x 1080 2520 x 1080
Max camera resolution 1x 64MP, 2x 16MP 1x 48MP, 2x 16MP
Video capture 2K at 30FPS 2K at 30FPS
Video playback 2K at 30FPS 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. 7 LTE Cat. 7
5G support No No
Download speed Up to 300 Mbps Up to 300 Mbps
Upload speed Up to 100 Mbps Up to 100 Mbps
Wi-Fi 5 5
Bluetooth 5.0 5.0
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo

Info

Announced June 2021 February 2020
Class Low end Low end
Model number MT6769H MT6769T
Official page MediaTek Helio G88 official site MediaTek Helio G80 official site
Successor - - MediaTek Helio G88

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TechNewbie November 4, 2023 at 09:22 PM
Please do not be deceived or misled; the Helio G88 is simply a corporate rebrand of their previous model, the Helio G85, which is an overclocked version of the Helio G80. This, in turn, is also an overclocked version of the Helio G70. Please take note that these four processors also support a 90hz refresh rate. Do some more research - the A32 model also incorporates it.
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Kel August 3, 2023 at 03:47 AM
I have two different phones: one with the Helio G88 and the other with the Helio G80. I prefer the Helio G80 over the G88. The G88 isn't as optimized as the G80, and it can't even capture 1080p/60fps video, while the G80 can. However, what I appreciate about the G88 is its 90Hz capability in games and other apps, a feature the G80 lacks. But overall, the G80 comes out on top here.
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Unknown June 5, 2024 at 04:20 PM
I don't know, but the G80 has the capability to run games at 90Hz. The Galaxy A32 LTE uses that chipset which has a 90Hz display and a 64MP cam, which lacks in the specs on this website. This device does play smoothly at 90Hz on Mobile Legends, Minecraft, and many more games that have support for a high refresh rate.
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