Qualcomm QCS4290 vs MediaTek Helio A25

Comparisons   18-02-2023
   Comprehensive testing data of Qualcomm QCS4290 vs MediaTek Helio A25, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A careful analysis of all the specifications, so that it can be easier to read, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in special testing software such as 3DMark, GeekBench 6, Quadrant, GFXBench, Antutu v10, 9, Vellamo, Neocore, PassMark, PCMark, and how good the SoCs are in games Fortnite, Minecraft, Call of Duty, GTA, Madout2, PUBG, Asphalt 9 etc.
   After reading the results of all tests and videos, you already be able to know which CPU is better to buy QCS4290 or Helio A25.

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

QCS4290

12%

Helio A25

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

QCS4290

70%

Helio A25

67%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

QCS4290

11%

Helio A25

Antutu v10, 9

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

	QCS4290	Helio A25
Total score	175559	95484
CPU	49149	26741
GPU	66709	36292
MEM	28099	15269
UX	31609	17181

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	QCS4290	Helio A25
Single-Core	359	247
Multi-Core	1511	1112

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	QCS4290	Helio A25
Frequency	2000 MHz	1800 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	11 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x2.0 GHz Kryo 260 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260	4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A53 4x1.5 GHz Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	9 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR4x (Dual Channel)	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	8 Gb	4GB Gb
Memory Frequency	1866/933	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	13.91	14
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache		32 KB
L2 cache		1 MB
L3 cache		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 QCS4290 is 9% better than Helio A25 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	Adreno 610	PowerVR GE8320
GPU Frequency	750 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	312	126.8
# of Cores		2
# of Shader Units	192
Display	1600 x 900 pixels	1600 x 720 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	23.3
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	27.4	20.5
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	58.6	35.4
Call of Duty: Mobile	30.4	22.8
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	24.8	17.8
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	33.8	21.3
Real Racing 3	73.3	62
Sniper 3D	93.4	56.6
Need for Speed No Limits	82.9	63.7
Mortal Kombat X	93.1	51.3
CSR Racing 2	82.4	46

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	48 MP	16 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)	Triple ISP
Video Encoding FPS	60	30
Video Encoding resolution	4K (Ultra HD), 2K, FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem	Qualcomm QCM4290 LTE modem
Download speed	410 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	170 MBit/s.	50 MBit/s.
Navigation	SBAS, Beidou, GPS, Galileo, NavIC, GLONASS, GNSS, QZSS	GPS, Galileo, Glonass, Beidou
NFC support	No	No
5G support	Yes	No

Result:
The number of parameters for which Qualcomm QCS4290 is better: 32
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio A25 is better: 7
You need to understand that you should not blindly trust the software comparison on the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of joint comparison and listen to what people think who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

QCS4290 SoC - all data

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

• QCS4290 specs and review.

Helio A25 SoC - all data

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

• Helio A25 specs and review.