MediaTek Dimensity 1050 vs HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G

Comparisons 27-05-2022

Comprehensive testing data of MediaTek Dimensity 1050 vs HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A thorough analysis of all the technical characteristics of the processors, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the comparison video, you can get the results of joint testing in synthetic type tests like 3DMark, GeekBench 6, 5, Neocore, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, PassMark, AnTuTu 8, Vellamo, even the gaming performance of processors in Call of Duty, GTA, Minecraft, Madout2, Asphalt 9, Fortnite, PUBG etc.
After looking at the data of parallel tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which chip is better to buy Dimensity 1050 or Kirin 820 5G.

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

Dimensity 1050

41%

Kirin 820 5G

26%

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

Dimensity 1050

81%

Kirin 820 5G

76%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

Dimensity 1050

39%

Kirin 820 5G

25%

Antutu v10, 9

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

	Dimensity 1050	Kirin 820 5G
Total score	574847	371861
CPU	160957	104122
GPU	218450	141298
MEM	91981	59497
UX	103470	66924

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	Dimensity 1050	Kirin 820 5G
Single-Core	1223	802
Multi-Core	3794	2727

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	Dimensity 1050	Kirin 820 5G
Frequency	2500 MHz	2360 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	6 nm	7 nm
Transistors count	5600 millions
Core configuration	4x2.5 GHz ARM Cortex-A78 4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	1x2.36 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 3x2.22 GHz ARM Cortex-A76 3x1.84 GHz ARM Cortex-A55
Power consumption (TDP)	9 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x, LPDDR5	LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	16 Gb	12 Gb
Memory Frequency	4266	1600
Memory bandwidth	29	31.78
Neural Processor (NPU)	Yes	Yes
L1 cache	32 KB
L2 cache	320 KB
L3 cache	8 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8.2-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Dimensity 1050 is 5% better than Kirin 820 5G in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G610 MC3	Mali-G57 MP6
GPU Frequency	600 MHz	850 MHz
GFloPS	1008	846
# of Cores	3	6
# of Shader Units
Display	2520 x 1080 pixels	2560 x 1600 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	28.3	29.7
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	61.5	57.2
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	57.7	47.6
Call of Duty: Mobile	58.9	39.6
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	48.9	48.9
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	75.1	74.7
Real Racing 3	72.5	71.4
Sniper 3D	109.9	90.4
Need for Speed No Limits	92.3	66.6
Mortal Kombat X	83.3	54.7
CSR Racing 2	69.8	57.1

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	108 MP	48 MP
Dual Camera resolution	20 MP	24 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	240	60
Video Encoding resolution	4K, 2K, FullHD	4K, 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264, H.265/HEVC	H.264, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Sub 6GHz 5G Multi-Mode	21
Download speed	4700 MBit/s.	7350 MBit/s.
Upload speed	2500 MBit/s.	3400 MBit/s.
Navigation	BeiDou B1I+ B2a, GPS L1CA+L5, NavIC, QZSS L1CA+ L5, Glonass L1OF, Galileo E1 + E5a	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	Yes	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Dimensity 1050 is better: 30
The number of parameters for which HiSilicon Kirin 820 5G is better: 11
Please note that you do not need to sightlessly trust the automatic comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of parallel testing and listen to what those who really appreciated the capabilities of both chipsets think, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

Dimensity 1050 SoC - all data

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

• Dimensity 1050 specs and review.

Kirin 820 5G SoC - all data

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

• Kirin 820 5G specs and review.