The Snapdragon 732G vs MediaTek Helio G95 argument has been raging around for a while now. This is obvious because they are both upper midrange SoCs targeted at the same markets.

Qualcomm and their Snapdragon SoCs have always been giants in the midrange market. Mediatek are gradually coming back in after the disaster that was the Helio X. Products from both companies were bound to clash at some point.

Last year, the upper midrange section was a battleground between the Snapdragon 720G and the Helio G90T. This year, the stage is set for Snapdragon 732G vs MediaTek Helio G95.

A lot of manufacturers have already used both SoCs on their phones. Prominent SD732G phones include Xiaomi Mi 11 lite, Poco X3, Redmi Note 10 Pro (Pro Max), Moto G40 Fusion and Moto G60. The Helio G95 phones are Tecno Phantom X, Infinix Note 10 Pro, Realme 7/8, Redmi Note 10S etc.

As you can see, both SoCs are very competitive in the market place. If you have around $220 (N90,000) to $300 (N125,000) for a new phone, chances are that you are going to have to choose between either of this two.

Which one is the best choice for your needs? Let us find out.
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Snapdragon 732G vs MediaTek Helio G95
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Performance

CPU cores

The Snapdragon 732G has a 2+6 big.LITTLE octa core set up. There are two Kryo 470 Gold (based on Cortex A76) big cores running at 2.3GHz and six Kryo 470 Silver (based on Cortex A55) small cores with a clock speed of 1.8GHz.

The Mediatek Helio G95 also has a similar 2+6 big.LITTLE octa core set up. The two ARM Cortex A76 running at 2.05GHz are the big cores. The six ARM Cortex A55 cores running at 2.0GHz are the small cores.

Both SoCs have similar setups. For big tasks, the 732G will pull ahead of the G95 as its big CPU cores are faster and are custom made. For the small tasks, the G95 may appear faster e.g opening of apps speed test.

Despite all that, the SD732G has the better CPU cores.

GPU

The GPU is used for graphics processing and rendering of games and other graphic tasks. The SD732G uses the ever reliable Adreno 618 which is featured on the SD720G, SD730 and SD730G. The Helio G95 on the other hand uses the Mali G76 3EEMC4.

The Mali G76 GPU is more powerful than the Adreno 618 in terms of raw performance. But developers tend to code apps specifically for Adreno GPUs thereby optimizing their performance. Regardless, the Mali G76 on the G95 is the better GPU here.

ISA

The SD732G uses the older ARMv8-A instruction set architecture which is rather surprising. The Helio G95 uses the more modern ARMv8.2-A.

Transistor size

The size of the transistors on which CPU cores are built play a huge part in heating, energy consumption and (arguably) optimization. The rule of thumb is, the smaller the transistor size, the better the performance, heating, battery consumption.

The SD732G has a small 8nm process while the Helio G95 uses a bigger 12nm process.

Memory (RAM)

The RAM helps the CPU carry out tasks, load and keep apps in memory as well as multitasking.

The RAM on both phones is an LPDDR4X module, but the G95’s RAM runs faster at a speed of 2133MHz compared to the SD732G which comes in second at a speed of 1866MHz.

Benchmarks

Benchmarks, are synthetic tests, that are used to evaluate the real life performance of an SoC.

Geekbench only tests CPU performance, whilst Antutu benchmarks tests CPU cores, GPU and RAM.

On Geekbench, SD732G has a single core score of 568 and a multi core score of 1798. The G95 has inferior scores of 522 (single core) and 1639 (multi-core).

On Antutu, the opposite is the case as the G95 has a score of 303,250 while the 732G scores a lesser 281,022. The G95 scores better here because of its superior GPU and RAM advantages.
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Multimedia

Internal storage

Both SoCs support eMMC 5.1 and UFS 2.1. These are the physical storage spaces where your songs, games, movies etc. will be stored on the device.

ISP

The Image Signal Processor, or ISP, handles and processes the images/videos that are taken by the camera. The ISP is usually paired with an AI CPU that would help it intelligently process images (still/moving).

The SD732G comes with the Spectra 350L and the Hexagon DSP 688. The G95 ships with the Triple X (3X) ISP and a Da Vinci NPU.

For images, the SD732G can handle single cameras up to resolutions of 192MP and a dual (22+22MP) set up. The G95 on the other hand maxes out at 64MP for single cameras and 24MP for dual cameras.

For videos, the SD732G can capture videos of 4K (@30FPS) and play them back at 60FPS. The G95 can also capture 4K video at 30FPS but can only play them back at 30FPS. It does not match the 60FPS playback of the 732G.

For ISP, the SD732G is superior.

Display

The SD732G can handle display resolutions of 3360 × 1440P (QHD) while the G95 can only reach 2520 × 1080P (FHD+).

Connectivity
Network
The SD732G has a Snapdragon X15 (cat. 15) modem on board. The X15 has speeds of 150Mbps (uplink) and 800Mbps (downlink).

The G95 has a generic (cat.12) network modem with uplink speeds of 150Mbps and downlink speeds of 600Mbps.

Bluetooth and WiFi

The SD732G has the better Bluetooth 5.1 and WiFi 6 version. The G95 has the older Bluetooth 5 and WiFi 5 versions.
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Head to Head

CPU – SD732G

GPU – G95

ISA – G95

RAM – G95

Transistor size – SD732G

Benchmarks – Tie

Storage – Tie

ISP – SD732G

Display – SD732G

Network – SD732G

BT & WiFi – SD732G

The G95 does well in performance/gaming but falls short in all other areas. If you are looking for the total package and can overlook a slight drop in GPU/RAM, it’s SD732G. Personally, it’s the SD732G for me, hands down.

https://inquisitiveuniverse.com/2021/06/30/snapdragon-732g-vs-mediatek-helio-g95/

One brand is using the g95 chipset for it flagship device. I hope say una eyes don they clear.

masterfactor:
One brand is using the g95 chipset for it flagship device. I hope say una eyes don they clear.

Lol, you don dey fire shots this afternoon when rain wan fall so?

honestfact101 run come i get gist 4u

lalasticlala oya to the promise land

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Good analysis be this...... Better Oil dey OP head.

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.^{still doesnt change the fact that when it comes to gaming the g95 will outclass the 732g......signing out✈}

atheistandproud:


Lol, you don dey fire shots this afternoon when rain wan fall so?

No be so oooo boss, Some people no want make we hear word on top phone with g95 chipset.

[quote author=HONESTFACT101 post=103226062][/quote]

SD732G is better at Geekbench
G95 is better at Antutu

1-1

What do you call that?

HONESTFACT101:
^{lol coming here to celebrate an argument you could not finish,everything up there goes far to prove that despite the snapdragon hype and the continuous bashing of mediatek processors that there is more to a chip set than the name......signing out✈}

na dis attitude made u score 88 for jamb dis year. if u continue like dis, u might not get upto dat next year

Even the helio G85 is good enough. one example is the infinix note 10. plus the 64MP triple camera setup of the Infinix Note 10 is really awesome.

sunshineV:
na dis attitude made u score 88 for jamb dis year. if u continue like dis, u might not get upto dat next year

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hmmm i'll leave u to greive

masterfactor:
One brand is using the g95 chipset for it flagship device. I hope say una eyes don they clear.

and their fans have being masturbating tirelessly.

bennyefosa19:
Even the helio G85 is good enough. one example is the infinix note 10. plus the 64MP triple camera setup of the Infinix Note 10 is really awesome.

G85? Really now?

A lower midranger where upper midrangers are discussing lol. The G85 cannot match the SD675 on the two year old RN7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70 or the 678 on the vanilla RN10 and you're mentioning it here?

Haba na?

Do you know about SoCs at all? Do you know how they work and how they're classed?

The IN10 Pro is maxed out at 64MP anyway and guess what, the 720G will still beat the G95 in a photo shootout.

I don't hate Mediatek, I actually love them but let's call a spade a spade. In the Android world, when it comes to photography, videography, optimization, battery conservation, network connectivity etc. you can't touch Qualcomm.

Mehn

So G25, G35 and UNISOC (28nm) users can go and die abi?

Atheistandproud,please what makes helio p35 to be very popular till date,whats so special about that chip?

Youngpo413:
So G25, G35 and UNISOC (28nm) users can go and die abi?

G25 and G35 are 12nm
Na Unisoc na be 28nm

Youngpo413:
Atheistandproud,please what makes helio p35 to be very popular till date,whats so special about that chip?

Na cheap article that's why. There's nothing there. Standard Cortex A53 octa core with Power VR GE8320. Weak ISP and cameras.

It's dirt cheap. The P22 as well.

atheistandproud:


G85? Really now?

A lower midranger where upper midrangers are discussing lol. The G85 cannot match the SD675 on the two year old RN7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70 or the 678 on the vanilla RN10 and you're mentioning it here?

Haba na?

Do you know about SoCs at all? Do you know how they work and how they're classed?

The IN10 Pro is maxed out at 64MP anyway and guess what, the 720G will still beat the G95 in a photo shootout.

I don't hate Mediatek, I actually love them but let's call a spade a spade. In the Android world, when it comes to photography, videography, optimization, battery conservation, network connectivity etc. you can't touch Qualcomm.

u are lecturing a zombie bro

Youngpo413:
Atheistandproud,please what makes helio p35 to be very popular till date,whats so special about that chip?

na tecno make am popular

atheistandproud:


G85? Really now?

A lower midranger where upper midrangers are discussing lol. The G85 cannot match the SD675 on the two year old RN7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy A70 or the 678 on the vanilla RN10 and you're mentioning it here?

Haba na?

Do you know about SoCs at all? Do you know how they work and how they're classed?

The IN10 Pro is maxed out at 64MP anyway and guess what, the 720G will still beat the G95 in a photo shootout.

I don't hate Mediatek, I actually love them but let's call a spade a spade. In the Android world, when it comes to photography, videography, optimization, battery conservation, network connectivity etc. you can't touch Qualcomm.

Go easy on him bro we are all learning.�❤️❤️❤️

sunshineV:
na tecno make am popular

Lol

Samsung A12, A21,
Oppo A5s, A7n, A8, A31
Xiaomi Mi Play
Huawei Honor Play 8A, 9A, Y6s, Y3
Ulefone Power 6
Oukitel K9
Umidigi power
Vivo Y17

Etc.

atheistandproud:


G25 and G35 are 12nm
Na Unisoc na be 28nm



Na cheap article that's why. There's nothing there. Standard Cortex A53 octa core with Power VR GE8320. Weak ISP and cameras.

It's dirt cheap. The P22 as well.

what about p60?

pat077:
what about p60?

P60 offered the same performance as the SD660 but it was cheaper. The cheaper tag came at the cost of weaker cameras, video recording, connectivity etc.

SD660 was a boss once upon a time in the smartphone world. Just as SD730 was in 2019, SD720G was last year and SD732G is this year.

Snapdragon SD732G is better here because, The MediaTek G95 processor is based on a 12 nm FinFET process. It comes with 2x big ARM Cortex-A76 cores with up to 2.05 GHz and 6x small and power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores (max. 2 GHz) in two clusters. Pretty decent in terms of cores however 12nm is a way outdated architecture. Comparing it to its biggest competitor, Snapdragon 732G is based on Samsung’s 8nm process. 12nm is one of the biggest drawbacks of the processor. It not only means that the chipset gets warm but the battery life is also mediocre.

FryMosquito:
Snapdragon SD732G is better here because, The MediaTek G95 processor is based on a 12 nm FinFET process. It comes with 2x big ARM Cortex-A76 cores with up to 2.05 GHz and 6x small and power-efficient ARM Cortex-A55 cores (max. 2 GHz) in two clusters. Pretty decent in terms of cores however 12nm is a way outdated architecture. Comparing it to its biggest competitor, Snapdragon 732G is based on Samsung’s 8nm process. 12nm is one of the biggest drawbacks of the processor. It not only means that the chipset gets warm but the battery life is also mediocre.

Of course, that's why I listed them out.

The G95 has its merits. Its RAM is faster, it's GPU is better and it uses or is built on a better ISA but overall, it will still lag behind 732G under heavy use like Video editing for example.

I edit YouTube videos straight out of my phone in 4K @30fps. The last video I updated to YouTube was 2.3GB for 6 mins.

The G95 will struggle with that task but 720G which I own and the 732G which I have handled breeze through it.

atheistandproud:


Of course, that's why I listed them out.

The G95 has its merits. Its RAM is faster, it's GPU is better and it used built on a better ISA but overall, it will still lag behind 732G under heavy use like Video editing for example.

I edit YouTube videos straight out of my phone in 4K @30fps. The last video I updated to YouTube was 2.3GB for 6 mins.

The G95 will struggle with that task but 720G which I own and the 732G which I have handled breeze through it.

My atheist G...
YOU JUST MADE MY DAY.
This is why I respect you sir.
Your talk get head.
I'll explain.


My people, I have read a lot of articles (Anandtech, yo) about the ins and outs of smartphone SoCs. I have even viewed ARM's developer page and I've also studied AndroidAuthority's articles about Android and iOS's RAM usage, utilization and optimizations (how much RAM is enough or useful to run apps) , multicore cpus and multithread executions (basically, how Android apps are executed/run on multiple cores) and how the various parts of SoCs are used. Most of the high-tech stuff are seriously difficult to understand, but most times people just use benchmarks to determine how powerful a device is.
Me, I don't trust benchmarks. You want to show how well a phone performs? Use video editing.

atheistandproud:


Of course, that's why I listed them out.

The G95 has its merits. Its RAM is faster, it's GPU is better and it used built on a better ISA but overall, it will still lag behind 732G under heavy use like Video editing for example.

I edit YouTube videos straight out of my phone in 4K @30fps. The last video I updated to YouTube was 2.3GB for 6 mins.

The G95 will struggle with that task but 720G which I own and the 732G which I have handled breeze through it.

My guy you just floor me with this comment,

Abeg which Nokia phone use the Sd732 chipset