Helio G91 vs Helio G85
We compared two 8-core processors: MediaTek Helio G91 (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
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 G91
- Supports 7% higher memory bandwidth (14.4 against 13.41 GB/s)
Benchmarks
Performance tests in popular benchmarksAnTuTu 11
| CPU | 134211 | 134798 |
| GPU | 27757 | 28350 |
| Memory | 94362 | 87667 |
| UX | 97828 | 97747 |
| Total score | 354158 | 348562 |
| Samples | [15 tests] | [65 tests] |
GeekBench 6
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
| Asset compression | 75 MB/sec | 75.4 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 41.8 pages/sec | 38.9 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 49.2 Mpixels/sec | 51.3 Mpixels/sec |
| Image detection | 25.8 images/sec | 25.2 images/sec |
| HDR | 45.2 Mpixels/sec | 45.3 Mpixels/sec |
| Background blur | 3.78 images/sec | 3.04 images/sec |
| Photo processing | 13.7 images/sec | 14.2 images/sec |
| Ray tracing | 2.26 Mpixels/sec | 1.99 Mpixels/sec |
| Samples | Less than 3 | 35 tests |
Compute Score (GPU)
| Background blur | 1.73 images/sec | 1.73 images/sec |
| Face detection | 1.08 images/sec | 1.09 images/sec |
| Horizon detection | 0.05 Gpixels/sec | 0.05 Gpixels/sec |
| Edge detection | 0.08 Gpixels/sec | 0.08 Gpixels/sec |
| Gaussian blur | 0.04 Gpixels/sec | 0.04 Gpixels/sec |
| Feature matching | 0.02 Gpixels/sec | 0.01 Gpixels/sec |
| Stereo matching | 3.58 Gpixels/sec | 3.58 Gpixels/sec |
| Particle physics | 99.9 FPS | 100.4 FPS |
| API | Vulkan | Vulkan |
| Samples | Less than 3 | 17 tests |
3DMark
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
| Score | 81 | 80 |
| Stability | 95% | - |
| Graphics test | 1 FPS | 1 FPS |
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
| Score | - | 187 |
| Stability | - | 98% |
| Graphics test | - | 1 FPS |
PCMark 3.0
PCMark 3.0
| Web score | 9262 | 8358 |
| Video editing score | 6509 | 6167 |
| Data manipulation score | 6389 | 5552 |
| Photo editing score | 18206 | 16644 |
| Writing score | 8164 | 9124 |
| Phones tested | 3 models | 20 models |
Gaming
| 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
MediaTek Helio G91
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-07-06 (cyxapuku) | AnTuTu 11 | 300156 |
| π 2026-07-01 -> Zay | AnTuTu 11 | 335174 |
| π 2026-05-26 -> Zay | AnTuTu 11 | 345877 |
| π 2026-05-13 (RidssShetiawan) | AnTuTu 11 | 385590 |
| π 2026-05-03 (Aidan) | AnTuTu 11 | 361872 |
MediaTek Helio G85
| Date | Benchmark | Result |
|---|---|---|
| π 2026-10-06 (Jaigv) | AnTuTu 12 | 401990 |
| π 2026-10-06 (Jaigv) | Geekbench 7 CPU | 380 / 1441 |
| π 2026-09-15 (Bruno) | AnTuTu 12 | 411293 |
| π 2026-09-10 (Carl M) | AnTuTu 11 | 346590 |
| π 2026-09-08 (Ramjan miah) | AnTuTu 11 | 320749 |
Specifications
Full list of technical specifications of Helio G91 and Helio G85CPU
| Architecture | 2x 2 GHz β Cortex-A75 6x 1.8 GHz β Cortex-A55 |
2x 2 GHz β Cortex-A75 6x 1.8 GHz β 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 | 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, UFS 2.1 |
| Max display resolution | 2520 x 1080 | 2520 x 1080 |
| Max camera resolution | 1x 108MP, 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. 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 | 5.4 | 5.0 |
| Navigation | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo |
Info
| Announced | June 2024 | April 2020 |
| Class | Low end | Low end |
| Model number | MT6769G | MT6769Z |
| Official page | MediaTek Helio G91 official site | MediaTek Helio G85 official site |
| Successor | - | - MediaTek Helio G88 |
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