Apple A15 Bionic vs MediaTek Kompanio 828

Comparisons 08-10-2022

Comprehensive testing data of Apple A15 Bionic vs MediaTek Kompanio 828, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful review of all the technical characteristics of the processors, to make it easier to read, is made by the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as PassMark, Geekbench, 3DMark, PCMark, GFXBench, Quadrant, AnTuTu, Neocore, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of CPUs in Madout2, Fortnite, PUBG, Minecraft, GTA, Call of Duty, Asphalt 9 etc.
After reading the results these tests and videos, you already be able to figure out which chipset is better to buy A15 Bionic or MediaTek Kompanio 828.

Summary benchmark results

As a percentage of the maximum value based on a sample from the entire base of all processors
CPU Benchmark
Based on Antutu and Geekbench score

A15 Bionic

60%

MediaTek Kompanio 828

33%

Battery life test
Power Consumption efficiency (how quickly the processor reduces the battery charge)

A15 Bionic

80%

MediaTek Kompanio 828

77%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

A15 Bionic

58%

MediaTek Kompanio 828

30%

Antutu v10, 9

Antutu benchmark separately tests the performance of the CPU, GPU, and memory speed

	A15 Bionic	MediaTek Kompanio 828
Total score	841983	461679
CPU	235753	129260
GPU	319963	175433
MEM	134709	73873
UX	151566	83100

GeekBench 6, 5.2

This benchmark shows Multi-threaded and Single-threaded processor performance

	A15 Bionic	MediaTek Kompanio 828
Single-Core	1716	704
Multi-Core	4732	2786

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	A15 Bionic	MediaTek Kompanio 828
Frequency	3232 MHz	2600 MHz
Cores	6	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	5 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	15800 millions
Core configuration	2x3.23 GHz Avalanche 4x1.86 GHz Blizzard	4x2.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	7 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	16 Gb
Memory Frequency	2800	2133
Memory bandwidth	92	24
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	2 MB
L2 cache	4 MB
L3 cache	32 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8.5	ARMv8.4-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here A15 Bionic is 19% better than MediaTek Kompanio 828 in terms of CPU frequency. Another difference is that A15 Bionic has 2 more core than MediaTek Kompanio 828. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Apple A15 Bionic GPU	Mali-G57 MP5
GPU Frequency	3232 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	2989.13	705.5
# of Cores	5	5
# of Shader Units
Display	2796 x 1290 pixels	2560 x 1440 pixels

The frequency of the GPU does not always directly indicate its performance. To fully evaluate all the capabilities of a graphics chip, you should take into account the number of Shader Units and Cores, as well as how many GFlops it has.

Gaming benchmark

Fortnite Mobile	32.2	27.2
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	99.5	41.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	59.5	53.9
Call of Duty: Mobile	55.6	50.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	85.2	33.7
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	123.9	52.6
Real Racing 3	119.6	106.1
Sniper 3D	131.4	99.2
Need for Speed No Limits	83.1	74.3
Mortal Kombat X	86.9	85.8
CSR Racing 2	71.3	63.3

The numbers in this table indicate the maximum FPS that was received on the device with the corresponding processor. Depending on the configuration of the gadget and graphics quality settings (Ultra, Medium, Normal), the results may differ quite significantly. We recommend that you better study the results of the Antutu v10, 9 and GeekBench 6, 5.2 becnmarks.

Cameras

Camera resolution	12 MP	32 MP
Dual Camera resolution	12 MP	16 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Apple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	120	240
Video Encoding resolution	8K, 4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	Dolby Vision, H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC, HDR10+, HLG, HDR10	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	5G Modem	5G Multi-Mode
Download speed	7000 MBit/s.	2770 MBit/s.
Upload speed	5000 MBit/s.	1800 MBit/s.
Navigation	Galileo, NavIC, GLONASS, NavIC enabled, QZSS, GPS, SBAS, Dual frequency GNSS, Beidou, GNSS	Glonass L1OF, NavIC, Galileo E1 + E5a, GPS L1CA+L5, BeiDou B1I+ B2a, QZSS L1CA+ L5
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	Yes

Result:
The number of parameters for which Apple A15 Bionic is better: 34
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Kompanio 828 is better: 5
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the automatic comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and hear what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, as well as read the test results at the links below.

A15 Bionic SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• A15 Bionic specs and review.

MediaTek Kompanio 828 SoC - all data

• Devices lists
• Benchmarks
• PUBG mobile
• Fortnite Mobile
• Antutu v10
• 3DMark
• GeekBench 6, 5 mobile

• MediaTek Kompanio 828 specs and review.