Snapdragon 732G vs Helio G99

We compared two 8-core processors: Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G (with Adreno 618 graphics) and MediaTek Helio G99 (Mali-G57 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 Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
  • Performs 3.2x better in floating-point computations
  • 5% higher CPU clock speed (2300 vs 2200 MHz)
Pros of MediaTek Helio G99
  • Has a smaller size transistor (6 versus 8 nm)
  • Higher GPU frequency (~25%)
  • Supports 14% higher memory bandwidth (17 against 14.9 GB/s)
  • Shows better (up to 4%) AnTuTu 11 score – 554K vs 531K

Benchmarks

Performance tests in popular benchmarks

AnTuTu 11

The AnTuTu Benchmark measures CPU, GPU, RAM, and I/O performance in different scenarios
Helio G99 +4%
554590
CPU 216427 218545
GPU 52851 43804
Memory 101029 156545
UX 161349 135696
Total score 531656 554590
Samples [51 tests] [313 tests]

GeekBench 6

The GeekBench test shows raw single-threaded and multithreaded CPU performance
Single-Core Score
Multi-Core Score
Helio G99 +13%
2047
Asset compression 92.9 MB/sec 96.3 MB/sec
HTML 5 Browser 46.3 pages/sec 52 pages/sec
PDF Renderer 61.8 Mpixels/sec 72.2 Mpixels/sec
Image detection 36 images/sec 38.5 images/sec
HDR 54.4 Mpixels/sec 63.4 Mpixels/sec
Background blur 5.62 images/sec 5.68 images/sec
Photo processing 14.8 images/sec 16.6 images/sec
Ray tracing 2.69 Mpixels/sec 2.79 Mpixels/sec
Samples 15 tests 82 tests
Compute Score (GPU)
Helio G99 +9%
1410
Background blur 2.03 images/sec 2.02 images/sec
Face detection 0.84 images/sec 1 images/sec
Horizon detection 0.06 Gpixels/sec 0.07 Gpixels/sec
Edge detection 0.09 Gpixels/sec 0.1 Gpixels/sec
Gaussian blur 0.07 Gpixels/sec 0.06 Gpixels/sec
Feature matching 0.01 Gpixels/sec 0.02 Gpixels/sec
Stereo matching 4.07 Gpixels/sec 4.16 Gpixels/sec
Particle physics 230.7 FPS 251.6 FPS
API OpenCL OpenCL
Samples 10 tests 48 tests

3DMark

A cross-platform benchmark that assesses graphics performance in Vulkan (Metal)
3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Score - 135
Stability - 98%
Graphics test - 1 FPS
3DMark Wild Life Extreme
Score 336 346
Stability 99% 99%
Graphics test 2 FPS 2 FPS

PCMark 3.0

Benchmark for evaluating overall system performance in everyday workloads
PCMark 3.0
Helio G99 +19%
10608
Web score 7730 9196
Video editing score 6240 6615
Data manipulation score 7769 7349
Photo editing score 15572 25535
Writing score 9698 12807
Phones tested 4 models 37 models

Gaming

Table of average FPS and graphics settings in mobile games
PUBG Mobile 46 FPS
[Ultra]
86 FPS
[Low]
Call of Duty: Mobile 36 FPS
[Ultra]
37 FPS
[Ultra]
Fortnite 38 FPS
[Low]
-
Shadowgun Legends 63 FPS
[Low]
91 FPS
[Low]
World of Tanks Blitz 61 FPS
[Ultra]
66 FPS
[Ultra]
Genshin Impact 34 FPS
[Medium]
48 FPS
[Ultra]
Mobile Legends: Bang Bang 56 FPS
[Ultra]
55 FPS
[Ultra]
Device Xiaomi Poco X3 NFC
1080 x 2400
Cubot X70
1080 x 2408
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
Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-22 (zzkyand__)AnTuTu548347
πŸ“˜ 2026-08-09 (jksalcedo)AnTuTu527475
πŸ“˜ 2026-07-31 (M1sTiX)AnTuTu575576
πŸ“˜ 2026-07-18 -> luoinhungproGeekBench CPU752 / 1819
πŸ“˜ 2026-07-18 -> luoinhungproCPU Throttle91%
MediaTek Helio G99
DateBenchmarkResult
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-21 (Arbuziki)AnTuTu541666
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-20 -> EfkannAnTuTu579904
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-19 (Wiwigl)AnTuTu605126
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-13 (Hala)AnTuTu520262
πŸ“˜ 2026-09-10 -> 1ArsAnTuTu469582

Specifications

Full list of technical specifications of Snapdragon 732G and Helio G99

CPU

Architecture 2x 2.3 GHz – Kryo 470 Gold (Cortex-A76)
6x 1.8 GHz – Kryo 470 Silver (Cortex-A55)
2x 2.2 GHz – Cortex-A76
6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55
Cores 8 8
Frequency 2300 MHz 2200 MHz
Instruction set ARMv8.2-A ARMv8.2-A
Process 8 nanometers 6 nanometers
TDP (Sustained Power Limit) 5 W 5 W
Manufacturing Samsung TSMC

Graphics

GPU name Adreno 618 Mali-G57 MP2
Architecture Adreno 600 Valhall 1st gen
GPU frequency 800 MHz 1000 MHz
Pipelines 2 2
Shading units 128 32
Total shaders 256 64
FLOPS 409.6 Gigaflops 128 Gigaflops
Vulkan version 1.1 1.3
OpenCL version 2.0 2.0
DirectX version 12.1 12

AI Accelerator

Neural processor (NPU) Hexagon 688 Yes

Memory

Memory type LPDDR4X LPDDR4X
Memory frequency 1866 MHz 2133 MHz
Bus 2x 16 Bit 2x 16 Bit
Max bandwidth 14.9 Gb/s 17 Gb/s
Max size 8 GB 12 GB

Multimedia (ISP)

Storage type eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.1 UFS 2.2
Max display resolution 3360 x 1440 2520 x 1080
Max camera resolution 1x 192MP, 2x 22MP 1x 108MP, 2x 16MP
Video capture 4K at 30FPS 2K at 30FPS
Video playback 4K at 30FPS 2K at 30FPS
Video codecs - H.264
- H.265
- VP8
- VP9
- H.264
- H.265
- VP9
Audio codecs - AAC
- AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV
- AAC
- AIFF
- CAF
- MP3
- MP4
- WAV

Connectivity

Modem X15 -
4G support LTE Cat. 15 LTE Cat. 13
5G support No No
Download speed Up to 800 Mbps Up to 650 Mbps
Upload speed Up to 150 Mbps Up to 150 Mbps
Wi-Fi 6 5
Bluetooth 5.1 5.2
Navigation GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, SBAS, NAVIC GPS, GLONASS, Beidou, Galileo, QZSS, NAVIC

Info

Announced August 2020 May 2022
Class Mid range Mid range
Model number SM7150-AC MT6789
Official page Qualcomm Snapdragon 732G official site MediaTek Helio G99 official site
Further details
Notes on Helio G99:
    - The MediaTek G99 Ultimate is essentially the same chip as the G99, with a slightly higher clock speed and no noticeable performance difference. "Ultimate" naming was added for marketing purposes and could confuse the average consumer.

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Comments

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Secret March 18, 2026 at 05:43 PM
Helio G99 has a newer architecture set which can leads to better power efficiency but Snapdragon 732G still provides better overall performance due to higher video recording capability (4k, 30 fps) and custom arm architecture for gaming drive support
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Tim November 1, 2025 at 07:21 PM
Snapdragon better in gaming. Helio better for just browsing.
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Sirkan November 22, 2025 at 10:09 AM
I have this both devices, for the first I tough so, but in real case, G99 nail up SD732 all the way for gaming.
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NguyenDo20 September 19, 2025 at 03:47 PM
Snapdragon 732g Play emulator and Gaming better
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Jake March 24, 2025 at 01:29 AM
I'm not actually not knowledgeable enough about chipsets, but can someone explain why my previous phone Poco x3 NFC (723g) have "very high" graphics in codm but my current phone which run on G99 chipset only has medium graphics?
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20SS May 12, 2025 at 09:12 PM
It's because of compatibility. Games are always more optimized for SD chips because they are open source and more popular in general. That's why you might never get higher graphics on codm with G99 even if your chip can handle.
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Skyseer May 13, 2025 at 11:09 PM
Adreno 618 is better than Mali-G72 MP2, which is slower and not as optimized as Adreno. GPU matters after CPU.
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Nisar khan orakzai September 3, 2024 at 10:16 AM
I will still vote for 732g chip of its processing durability still king against g99 ultra Or ultimate i vote for sd732g
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Mrsch August 5, 2024 at 10:03 AM
Ah, yes. Ye olde G99. A legend from the past (Cortex-A76 is from 2018).
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Pranaav 202 October 19, 2023 at 08:22 AM
The Helio G99 excels in emulation and gaming, and it also maintains superior performance thanks to its 6nm TSMC fab process, which is far superior to the 8nm Samsung process. Moreover, battery life is substantially better - phones equipped with these processors (holding a 4500mAh battery) achieve 3-4 hours longer battery life with the Helio G99 compared to the 732G.
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hithere January 1, 2025 at 02:36 PM
Snapdragon chips are MUCH better than mediatek and any other chipset in emulation
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akp831 January 2, 2025 at 12:44 AM
hithere, Snapdragon fanboy spotted
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Eh99 January 31, 2025 at 10:23 AM
akp831, Then play your helio phone in emulators
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Sadra May 12, 2025 at 09:06 PM
Emulation is all about computability and SD is always on top when it comes to that part. It also has something to do with native games too. Normally games are highly computable with SD while not being the exact best for other chips... In emulation, don't ever pick anything than SD. Especially for heavy emulation like switch because of gpu drivers.
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KingDavid March 11, 2023 at 08:58 AM
Funny how a year and 9 months later, the G99 still can't beat the 732G. If you have a Dimensity 920, you better hold on to it.
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WWW May 26, 2023 at 10:22 PM
Helio G99 has better CPU in GeekBench and GPU in 3DMark Helio G99 is much better.
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someguy June 2, 2023 at 03:31 PM
WWW, it isn't much better, I would expect more for a year difference tbh
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Shenhe June 20, 2023 at 02:28 AM
WWW, A year later with 8-10% difference... is that what you called "much better" ?
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Numnum June 22, 2023 at 11:38 AM
someguy, It's still better, being built by TSMC's 6NM compared to the older 8NM by Samsung on the 732G which means better sustained performance which is better than peak performance in gaming.
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Shenhe November 16, 2024 at 10:15 PM
Shenhe, And Can't get video on more than 1080p, it's a big trouble here....
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