MediaTek MT8788 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro

Comparisons 12-09-2022

Full testing data of MediaTek MT8788 vs Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to understand, is made by the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of joint testing in special test applications like AnTuTu, PCMark, Quadrant, GFXBench, 3DMark, PassMark, Geekbench, Vellamo, Neocore, and how good the processors are in games GTA, PUBG, Madout2, Fortnite, Asphalt 9, Call of Duty, Minecraft etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you can already make an informed decision about which CPU is better to buy MT8788 or Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro.

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

MT8788

15%

Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro

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

MT8788

68%

Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro

54%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

MT8788

14%

Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro

Antutu v10, 9

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

	MT8788	Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro
Total score	211831	68933
CPU	59312	19303
GPU	80502	26192
MEM	33886	11035
UX	38127	12401

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	MT8788	Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro
Single-Core	391	178
Multi-Core	1291	802

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	MT8788	Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro
Frequency	2000 MHz	2200 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	12 nm	14 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz ARM Cortex-A53 4x1.6 GHz ARM Cortex-A53	8x2.2 GHz ARM Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	6 W
Memory type	LPDDR3 (Single Channel)	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)
Max. Memory	4 Gb	8 Gb
Memory Frequency	800	1866
Memory bandwidth	14	10
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	32 KB	128 KB
L2 cache	1 MB	1 MB
L3 cache	1 MB	1 MB
Instruction set architecture (ISA)	ARMv8-A	ARMv8-A

In this comparison block, you should pay attention to the differences in clock speed and the number of cores. Here Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro is 9% better than MT8788 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Mali-G72 MP3	Adreno 506
GPU Frequency	700 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	161	130
# of Cores	3
# of Shader Units		96
Display	2400 x 1080 pixels	1920 x 1080 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	25.5
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	28.4	14.3
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	50.8	24.5
Call of Duty: Mobile	31.9	16.1
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	25.5	11.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	37.9	15.3
Real Racing 3	63.8	49
Sniper 3D	81.2	46.6
Need for Speed No Limits	60.8	44.1
Mortal Kombat X	73.9	35.5
CSR Racing 2	60.7	34.3

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	25 MP	24 MP
Dual Camera resolution	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD
Codec support	H.264	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC

Networks and Navigation

Modem		Qualcomm Snapdragon X9 LTE modem
Download speed	300 MBit/s.	300 MBit/s.
Upload speed	100 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Navigation	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which MediaTek MT8788 is better: 29
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro is better: 6
You need to understand that you should not sightlessly trust the software comparison on the table. It is better to just watch the full video of joint comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both processors, as well as read the test results at the links below.

MT8788 SoC - all data

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

• MT8788 specs and review.

Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro SoC - all data

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

• Snapdragon 626 MSM8953 Pro specs and review.