Helio G88 vs Helio G85

We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Helio G88 (with Mali-G52 MP2 graphics) and Helio G85 (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 G88
  • Shows better (up to 5%) AnTuTu 11 score – 365K vs 348K

Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks

AnTuTu 11

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Helio G88 +5%
365001
348562
CPU 144055 134798
GPU 28590 28350
Memory 86093 87667
UX 106263 97747
Total score 365001 348562
Samples [32 tests] [65 tests]

GeekBench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
Helio G88 +3%
430
419
Multi-Core Score
1375
Helio G85 +6%
1461
Asset compression 74.4 MB/sec 75.4 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 37.4 pages/sec 38.9 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 50.3 Mpixels/sec 51.3 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 26 images/sec 25.2 images/sec
HDR 45.1 Mpixels/sec 45.3 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 3.14 images/sec 3.04 images/sec
Photo processing 13.8 images/sec 14.2 images/sec
Ray tracing 2.11 Mpixels/sec 1.99 Mpixels/sec
Samples 15 tests 35 tests
Compute Score (GPU)
Helio G88 +9%
1154
1056
Background blur 1.92 images/sec 1.73 images/sec
Face detection 1.09 images/sec 1.09 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.04 Gpixels/sec 0.05 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.07 Gpixels/sec 0.08 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.05 Gpixels/sec 0.04 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.02 Gpixels/sec 0.01 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 3.57 Gpixels/sec 3.58 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 168 FPS 100.4 FPS
API OpenCL Vulkan
Samples 4 tests 17 tests

3DMark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal)
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Helio G88 +3%
82
Score 82 80
Graphics test 1 FPS 1 FPS
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
181
Helio G85 +3%
187
Score 181 187
Stability 98% 98%
Graphics test 1 FPS 1 FPS

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads
PCMark 3.0
8575
8539
Web score 10167 8358
Video editing score 6126 6167
Data manipulation score 5214 5552
Photo editing score 18013 16644
Writing score 7926 9124
Phones tested 11 models 20 models

Gaming

Table of average FPS and graphics settings in mobile games
PUBG Mobile - 45 FPS
[High]
Call of Duty: Mobile - 40 FPS
[Medium]
Fortnite - 21 FPS
[Low]
Shadowgun Legends - 49 FPS
[Low]
World of Tanks Blitz - 51 FPS
[Medium]
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang - 46 FPS
[Ultra]
Device - Xiaomi Redmi Note 9
1080 x 2340
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
MediaTek Helio G85
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-10 (Carl M)AnTuTu346590
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-08 (Ramjan miah)AnTuTu320749
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-28 (whytezz)AnTuTu384012
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-07 (Jasur)AnTuTu345264
πŸ“˜ 2026-07-22 (VΓ΅ HαΊ‘o NhiΓͺn)AnTuTu306191

Specifications

Full list of technical specifications of Helio G88 and Helio G85

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
Process 12 nanometers 12 nanometers
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 1000 MHz
Pipelines 2 2
Shading units 24 24
Total shaders 48 48
FLOPS 96 Gigaflops 96 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 April 2020
Class Low end Low end
Model number MT6769H MT6769Z
Official page MediaTek Helio G88 official site MediaTek Helio G85 official site
Successor - - MediaTek Helio G88

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Nejdet KIRAL May 2, 2024 at 07:18 AM
The main difference is HMP support.
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Jazib February 5, 2023 at 03:36 PM
The only difference between G88 against G85 is that the G88 supports 90 Hz displays and features version 2.0 of the HyperEngine.
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Hbggh July 7, 2023 at 03:24 AM
G80 G85 Also supports 90Hz
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Araf June 22, 2024 at 06:30 AM
Hbggh, Yeah but hare also a difference g88 support 64 mp camera.
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Rof July 10, 2024 at 05:12 PM
Araf, I don't think so, even the G80 has support for 64mp camera and 90hrtz refresh rate
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