MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Manufacturing Process

6nm

CPU Cores

8 cores

Instruction Set

ARMv8.2-A

Memory Type

LPDDR4X (2133MHz)

GPU

Mali-G77 MP9

5G Support

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name MediaTek Dimensity 1200

Brand MediaTek

Announcement Date 19 January 2021

Class Flagship

Manufacturing Process 6nm

Manufacturing TSMC

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 1x 3.0 GHz – Cortex-A78
3x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A78
4x 2.0 GHz – Cortex-A55

CPU Cores 8 Core

CPU Frequency 3000MHz

Instruction Set ARMv8.2-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache 8 MB

Cache Level L3

SLC 320kb

NPU MediaTek APU 3.0

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR4X

Memory Frequency 2133MHz

Memory Bus 4x 16 Bit

Max Bandwidth 34.1 Gb/s

Max Memory Size 16 GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Mali-G77 MP9

GPU Architecture Valhall 1st gen

Pipelines 9 Pipeline

Shading Units 32 Unit

Total Shaders 288 Unit

Vulkan Version Version 1.3

OpenCL Version Version 2.0

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 3.1

Max Display Resolution 2520 x 1080

Max Camera Resolution 1x 200MP, 2x 32MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 4K at 60FPS

Video Playback 4K at 60FPS

Video Codecs H.264, H.265, AV1, VP9

Audio Codecs AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

5G Support 1

WiFi Wifi 6

Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes

GLONASS Yes

Beidou Yes

Galileo Yes

QZSS Yes

NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 754,082

⚖️ Related SOC

Displayed SoCs are selected based on performance class suitability and key benchmark metrics.

Qualcomm Snapdragon 865

Qualcomm • 8 cores • 2019

759,549

Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4

Qualcomm • 8 cores • 2025

759,266

MediaTek Dimensity 1200

MediaTek • 8 cores • 2021

754,082

MediaTek Dimensity 7200 Ultra

MediaTek • 8 cores • 2023

754,073

MediaTek Dimensity 7350

MediaTek • 8 cores • 2024

753,533

✅ Positive Aspects

1. Strong Flagship-Class Performance

The Dimensity 1200’s octa-core configuration with a high-speed Cortex-A78 core at up to 3.0 GHz delivers strong CPU performance for apps, multitasking, and productivity, reflected in a ~754K AnTuTu 10 score. 1

2. 5G & Connectivity

Integrated 5G support with advanced Helio M70 modem, Wi-Fi 6, and Bluetooth 5.2 ensures fast and modern wireless connectivity across networks. 2

3. Camera & Multimedia Support

Support for up to 200 MP primary camera sensors, dual-camera configurations, and 4K @ 60 FPS video capture/playback with modern codecs (AV1, VP9) makes it capable for media-rich smartphone experiences. 3

❌ Negative Aspects

1. GPU Performance Limits

The Mali-G77 MP9 GPU, while solid for mid-to-high performance graphics, offers modest shading and compute performance compared to flagship GPUs in newer generation SoCs, which may limit high-end gaming at max settings. 4

2. Mid-Gen Architecture

Though competitive, the Dimensity 1200 uses an older 6 nm ARMv8.2-A architecture which lacks some of the latest CPU and AI instruction enhancements found in more recent designs, potentially affecting future-proof performance. 5

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the MediaTek Dimensity 1200.