Unisoc SC9863A1 vs MediaTek Helio G25

Comparisons 13-06-2023

Comprehensive testing data of Unisoc SC9863A1 vs MediaTek Helio G25, compare of graphics processors (GPU). A step-by-step analysis of all the specifications of the CPUs, so that it can be easier to understand, is summarized in the table. From the video comparison, you can get the results of parallel examination in software tests such as AnTuTu, Neocore, Quadrant, GFXBench, PassMark, Vellamo, PCMark, 3DMark, Geekbench, and how good the SoCs are in games Minecraft, PUBG, Asphalt 9, GTA, Call of Duty, Fortnite, Madout2 etc.
After looking at the data these tests and videos, you already be able to understand which SoCs is better to buy SC9863A1 or Helio G25.

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

SC9863A1

Helio G25

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

SC9863A1

39%

Helio G25

66%

Gaming performance
Which CPU is better for gaming

SC9863A1

Helio G25

Antutu v10, 9

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

	SC9863A1	Helio G25
Total score	78669	102467
CPU	22021	28698
GPU	29889	38947
MEM	12590	16388
UX	14160	18435

GeekBench 6, 5.2

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

	SC9863A1	Helio G25
Single-Core	203	209
Multi-Core	916	922

Comparison of specifications

CPU and Memory

	SC9863A1	Helio G25
Frequency	1700 MHz	2000 MHz
Cores	8	8
Bit	64	64
Lithography	28 nm	12 nm
Transistors count
Core configuration	4x1.7 GHz ARM Cortex-A55 4x1.3 GHz ARM Cortex-A55	8x2.0 GHz Cortex-A53
Power consumption (TDP)	5 W	5 W
Memory type	LPDDR3	LPDDR3, LPDDR4x
Max. Memory	4 Gb	6 Gb
Memory Frequency	933	2x LPDDR4(X) 1600MHz, 1x LPDDR3 933MHz
Memory bandwidth	24	14.9
Neural Processor (NPU)	No	No
L1 cache	256 KB
L2 cache	512 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 Helio G25 is 15% better than SC9863A1 in terms of CPU frequency. Also keep in mind that high CPU frequency affects battery life through power consumption.

GPU and Media

GPU	IMG8322	PowerVR GE8320
GPU Frequency	510 MHz	650 MHz
GFloPS	146.2	126.8
# of Cores	128	2
# of Shader Units
Display	2160 x 1080 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
PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG Mobile)	14.3	22.7
Garena Free Fire - The Cobra	27.7	38.8
Call of Duty: Mobile	14.7	25.3
Grand Theft Auto V (GTA 5 Mobile)	11.6	18.1
Minecraft: Pocket Edition	14.6	24.9
Real Racing 3	47.6	58.2
Sniper 3D	35.3	73.7
Need for Speed No Limits	32.9	46.6
Mortal Kombat X	35.4	62.1
CSR Racing 2	29.3	50.4

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	16 MP	21 MP
Dual Camera resolution	16 MP	13 MP
Image Signal Processor (ISP)
Video Encoding FPS	30	30
Video Encoding resolution	FullHD	FullHD
Codec support	H.264/AVC, H.265/HEVC	H.264

Networks and Navigation

Modem	LTE-4
Download speed	150 MBit/s.	150 MBit/s.
Upload speed	50 MBit/s.	50 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 Unisoc SC9863A1 is better: 11
The number of parameters for which MediaTek Helio G25 is better: 24
Please note that you do not need to blindly trust the automatic comparison of the table. You can watch video from beginning to end of parallel comparison and listen to what people say who really appreciated the capabilities of both SoCs, and also read the test results on the links under the article.

SC9863A1 SoC - all data

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

• SC9863A1 specs and review.

Helio G25 SoC - all data

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

• Helio G25 specs and review.