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Mediatek Helio G85 Vs Helio G88

Mediatek Helio G85 Vs Helio G88

MediaTek recently announced Mediatek Helio G88 Mobile Processor in the budget segment that will replace Helio G85. In this Mediatek Helio G85 Vs Helio G88 Comparison article, we’ll be going to compare all specs of these two processors and find out news features and hardware Mediatek added two new Helio G88.
We will Compare Benchmark results of these processors based on apps like Antutu, Gekebench, 3D mark.

So, it’s time to compare Mediatek Helio G85 vs Helio G88 Specification, benchmark, Key Differences and find out is it an upgrade to just an old product with a new name.

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Mediatek Helio G85 Vs Helio G88 Specification Comparison

Mediatek Helio G85 Vs Helio G88 Specification Comparison is very simple because they same almost the same specs sheet like the same CPU configuration and are made with TSMC 12nm FinFET Process.

GPU, RAM Support, 4G Modem, based on ARMv8.2-A and TSMC 12nm FinFET Process.

Helio G85	Helio G88
2x 2 GHz – Cortex-A75 6x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55	2x 2 GHz – Cortex-A75 6x 1.8 GHz – Cortex-A55
Mali-G52 MC2	Mali-G52 MP2

Both have the same GPU and GPU frequency Mali-G52 @ 1000Mhz based on Bifrost Architecture. New Helio G88 is based on ARMv8.2-A, compared to Helio G85 based on ARMv8-A.

The biggest difference between these processors it the new Helio G88 now supports 90Hz panels at up to 1080p+ resolution that unlock higher refresh rate display in the low budget segment and 64MP main Camera. Where Helio G85 only supports a 60Hz display and 48MP Main sensor. MediaTek Helio g88 specs sheet is almost the same as last year’s helio G85.

Mediatek Helio G88 Vs Helio G85 Antutu Score Comparison

Mediatek Helio G88 Antutu Score is 219705 and Helio G85 Antutu Score is 218251.

	Helio G88	Helio G85
CPU	68321	67321
GPU	38368	38305
Memory	42589	50771
UX	71582	69280
Antutu score	219705	218251

Mediatek Helio G85 Vs Helio G88 Geekbench Score Comparison

Helio G85 Geekbench 5 score is for (Single-Core) – 358 and Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core) – 1264. MediaTek Helio G88 Geekbench 5 score is for (Single-Core) – 363 and Geekbench 5 (Multi-Core) – 1264.

	Helio G88	Helio G85
Image compression	84.1 Mpixels/s	80.9 Mpixels/s
Face detection	10.05 images/s	11.9 images/s
Speech recognition	25.5 words/s	24.2 words/s
Machine learning	19.4 images/s	18.5 images/s
Camera shooting	9.74 images/s	9.29 images/s
HTML 5	1.43 Mnodes/s	1.55 Mnodes/s
SQLite	422.95 Krows/s	407.8 Krows/s

Mediatek Helio G85 Vs G88 3DMark Score Comparison

	Helio G88	Helio G85
Stability	97%	97%
Graphics test	4 FPS	4 FPS
3DMark Score	733	708

Mediatek Helio G88 Vs Helio G85 Antutu and Geekbench Comparison

Gaming Comparison

	Helio G88	Helio G85
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

Mediatek Helio G85 Vs Helio G88 Comparison has been done and we can say that both processors are the same. Helio G88 has just little because of better display and camera support but performance-wise both are the same.

Mediatek Helio G85 Vs Helio G88 FAQ

Which is better G88 or G85?

Helio G88 is a little better and newly launched but don’t upgrade your phone just for the new processor. because both have the same specs and the same performance.

Is Helio G88 optimized?

yes, it

	MediaTek Helio G85 MediaTek Helio G88

Price
Our Rating	6.5 5.5
Brand	Mediatek Mediatek
Category	Processor Processor

Info

Processor Manufacturer	Mediatek Mediatek
Announced	30 April, 2020 15 July, 2021
Model	Mediatek Helio G85 Mediatek Helio G88
Class	Low End Budget

CPU

Size	12nm 12nm
CPU Cores	8 8
CPU Configuration	2x ARM Cortex-A75 up to 2.0GHz, 6x ARM Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz 2x ARM Cortex-A75 up to 2.0GHz and 6x ARM Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz
High Frequency	2000 MHz 2000 MHz
Core architecture	hybrid (big.LITTLE) hybrid (big.LITTLE)
Performance Core	2x ARM Cortex-A75 up to 2.0GHz 2x ARM Cortex-A75 up to 2.0GHz
Power Efficient Core	6x ARM Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz 6x ARM Cortex-A55 up to 1.8GHz
L1 Cache	1 MB
L3 cache	1 MB
Storage Type	eMMC 5.1 eMMC 5.1
Instruction set	ARMv8-A64 (64 bit) ARMv8-A64 (64 bit)
Thermal Design Power (TDP)	5 W 5 W
Extra Feature	MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 Lite generation technologies

GPU

GPU GPU (Graphics Processing Unit) is a single-chip processor designed to rapidly manipulate and alter memory to accelerate the creation of images in a frame buffer intended for output to a display, This includes things such as lighting effects, object transformations, and 3D motion.	GPU Arm Mali-G52 MC2 Arm Mali-G52 MC2
GPU Memory	1GHz 1GHz
Architecture	Bifrost Bifrost
FLOPS	54 Gigaflops 56 Gigaflops
OpenGL Version	2.0 2.0
DirectX Support DirectX Support	12 12
Vulkan version	1.1 1.1
Shading units	32 32
Video Encoding	H.264, H.265 / HEVC H.264, H.265 / HEVC
Video Playback	H.264, H.265 / HEVC, VP-9 H.264, H.265 / HEVC, VP-9
Gaming	HyperEngine Game Technology HyperEngine Game Technology

NPU

APU / NPU / AI Proc. / Neural IP	Mediatek Neural Engine Mediatek Neural Engine
TOPS Speed	- -

Memory

RAM Type	LPDDR4x LPDDR4x
RAM frequency	1800MHz 1800MHz
RAM Max	8GB 8GB
Max Bandwidth	13.41 Gbit/s 13.41 Gbit/s
Bus Speed A bus is a subsystem that transfers data between computer components or between computers.	2x 16 Bit 2x 16 Bit

Connectivity

Cellular Modem	Mediatek 4G Modem
Cellular Technology	LTE Cat 7 (DL) / Cat-13 (UL) (FDD/TDD) 2xCA, TAS 2.0, HPUE, IMS (VoLTE\ViLTE\WFC), eMBMS, Dual 4G VoLTE (DSDS), Band 71 4G Carrier Aggregation (CA), CDMA2000 1x/EVDO Rev. A (SRLTE), 4G FDD / TDD, HSPA +
4G Network	DL/UL CA, TAS 2.0, HPUE, IMS (VoLTE\ViLTE\WoWi-Fi), eMBMS, Dual 4G VoLTE (DSDS), Band 71 DL/UL CA, TAS 2.0, HPUE, IMS (VoLTE\ViLTE\WoWi-Fi), eMBMS, Dual 4G VoLTE (DSDS), Band 71 Cat-7 DL / Cat-13 UL
5G Modem
Download Speed	Up to 300 Mbps Up to 300 Mbps
Upload Speed	Up to 100 Mbps Up to 100 Mbps
Dual SIM	Yes Yes
Extra Feature	Essential dual 4G SIM provides exceptional voice and video call quality via VoLTE/ViLTE services, faster connection setup time, more reliable coverage and lower power consumption from either SIM connection. The MediaTek Helio G88 builds in voice wakeup (VoW) capability allowing brands to easily add helpful voice assistant services directly into their OS, while also system maximizing power efficiency.

Mobile Connectivity system

wireless System	Mediatek Wireless Chip Mediatek Wireless Chip
WiFi-6 ready
Wi-fi Wi-Fi is a popular wireless networking technology using radio waves to provide high-speed network connections that allows devices to communicate without cords or cables, Wi-Fi is increasingly becoming the preferred mode of internet connectivity all over the world.	Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11 a/b/g/n/ac),
Wi-Fi Band	2.5GHz, 5GHz 2.5GHz, 5GHz
Wi-Fi Speed	-
Bluetooth Bluetooth is a wireless communications technology for exchanging data between mobile phones, headsets, computers and other network devices over short distances without wires, Bluetooth technology was primarily designed to support simple wireless networking of personal consumer devices.	Bluetooth 5.0 5.0
Bluetooth Audio	-
GPS GPS The Global Positioning System is a satellite-based radio navigation system, GPS permits users to determine their position, velocity and the time 24 hours a day, in all weather, anywhere in the world, In order to locate your position, your device or GPS receiver must have a clear view of the sky.	Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, GPS
USB	USB Type-C USB
NFC NFC (Near field communication) is a set of standards for smartphones and similar devices to establish peer-to-peer radio communications with each other by touching them together or bringing them into proximity, usually no more than a few inches.

ISP

ISP	Mediatek ISP Mediatek ISP
Single Camera	48MP 64MP
Dual Camera	16MP + 16MP 16MP + 16MP
Video capture	2K @ 30FPS, FHD @ 60FPS, H.264/HEVC/VP9 2K @ 30FPS, FHD @ 60FPS, H.264/HEVC/VP9
Video Codec	2K @ 30FPS, FHD @ 60FPS, H.264/HEVC H.264, H.265, VP9
Extra Feature	AI Face ID (Face Unlock), AI Smart Photo Album, Single-Cam/Dual-Cam Bokeh; Hardware Warping Engine (EIS); Rolling Shutter Compensation (RSC) engine; MEMA 3DNR; Multi-Frame Noise reduction;

Display and Audio Support

Display Support	2520 x 1080 (Full HD+) at 21:9 2520 x 1080 (Full HD+) at 21:9
Refresh Rate	60Hz 90Hz
Max External Display	- -
Extra Feature	- -
Audio Playback	AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

Security

Security Features	AI Face ID (Face Unlock) and Finger Print Sensor AI Face ID (Face Unlock) and Finger Print Sensor
Fingerprint Sensor	Yes Yes
Face Detection

Charging

Charging Speed

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Benchmarks

AnTuTu benchmark scores	218251 219705
Geekbench scores	Single-core 358 and for Multi-Core 1264 Single-core 363 and for Multi-Core 1264
3DMark	708 2427 Points (30%)
PCMark	5692 10607 Points (30%)
Octane V2	10299 10625 Points (14%)
Mozilla Kraken	3901 3706 ms (4%)