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MediaTek Helio G81

Manufacturing Process
12nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
Memory Type
LPDDR4X (1800MHz)
GPU
Mali-G52 MP2

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name MediaTek Helio G81
Brand MediaTek
Announcement Date 30 August 2024
Class Entry level
Manufacturing Process 12nm
Manufacturing TSMC

⚡ CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 2x 2.00 GHz – Cortex-A75
6x 1.70 GHz – Cortex-A55
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2000MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.2-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache --- MB
Cache Level L3
SLC ---
NPU No

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 1800MHz
Memory Bus 2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 14.4 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 8 GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Mali-G52 MP2
GPU Architecture Bifrost 2nd gen
Pipelines 2 Pipeline
Shading Units 24 Unit
Total Shaders 48 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.3
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version 12

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 2.1
Max Display Resolution 2520 x 1080
Max Camera Resolution 48MP + 2x 16MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 2K at 30FPS
Video Playback 2K at 30FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

WiFi Wifi 5
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.4

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS No
NAVIC No

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 260,675

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✅ Positive Aspects

1. Good Everyday Performance

MediaTek Helio G81 combines two Cortex-A75 performance cores and six Cortex-A55 efficiency cores, offering smooth performance for general daily use and multitasking.

2. Decent Graphics for the Segment

Featuring the Mali-G52 MP2 GPU with Vulkan 1.3 support, Helio G81 handles casual gaming and multimedia playback adequately for budget to entry-level devices.

3. Balanced Efficiency and Battery Life

Built on a 12 nm process and offering respectable benchmark results (~260K AnTuTu 10), the Helio G81 delivers a good balance between performance and power efficiency in its class.

❌ Negative Aspects

1. No Native 5G Support

Helio G81 does not include an integrated 5G modem, restricting it to 4G LTE connectivity which may lag behind newer mid-range chips with 5G.

2. Modest GPU and Single-Core Output

Although suitable for basic gaming, the Mali-G52 MP2 GPU and Helio G81’s CPU performance are modest compared to more modern SoCs with advanced GPU cores or higher single-core benchmarks.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the MediaTek Helio G81.