MediaTek Helio G96

Manufacturing Process
12nm
CPU Cores
8 cores
Instruction Set
ARMv8.2-A
Memory Type
LPDDR4X (2133MHz)
GPU
Mali-G57 MP2

ℹ️ Basic Information

SOC Name MediaTek Helio G96
Brand MediaTek
Announcement Date 16 June 2021
Class Mid range
Manufacturing Process 12nm
Manufacturing TSMC

CPU Specifications

CPU Architecture 1x 2.05 GHz – Cortex-A76
6x 2.00 GHz – Cortex-A55
CPU Cores 8 Core
CPU Frequency 2050MHz
Instruction Set ARMv8.2-A

🧠 Cache & NPU

Cache Unknown MB
SLC Unknown
NPU MediaTek APU

💾 Memory

Memory Type LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency 2133MHz
Memory Bus 2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth 17.1 Gb/s
Max Memory Size 10 GB

🎮 GPU

GPU Mali-G57 MP2
GPU Architecture Valhall 1st gen
Pipelines 2 Pipeline
Shading Units 32 Unit
Total Shaders 64 Unit
Vulkan Version Version 1.3
OpenCL Version Version 2.0
DirectX Version Version 12

💿 Storage & Display

Storage Type UFS 2.2
Max Display Resolution 2520 x 1080
Max Camera Resolution 1x 108MP, 2x 16MP

🎵 Video & Audio

Video Capture 2K@30FPS, 1K@60FPS
Video Playback 2K@30FPS, 1080p@60FPS
Video Codecs H.264, H.265, VP9
Audio Codecs AAC, AIFF, CAF, MP3, MP4, WAV

📶 Connectivity

WiFi Wifi 5
Bluetooth Bluetooth 5.2

🛰️ Navigation Systems

GPS Yes
GLONASS Yes
Beidou Yes
Galileo Yes
QZSS Yes
NAVIC Yes

📊 Benchmark Scores

AnTuTu 10 380,330

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Positive Aspects

1. Balanced Performance

The Helio G96 delivers solid performance for mid-range devices with good CPU and GPU performance suitable for everyday tasks and casual gaming thanks to its octa-core configuration and Mali-G57 MP2 GPU.

2. Gaming and Display Support

It supports up to 120Hz display refresh rates and MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 Lite gaming optimization, which improves gaming stability and resource management for longer sessions.

3. Efficient Memory and Connectivity

With LPDDR4X memory up to 2133 MHz and decent Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2 connectivity, it offers balanced multimedia performance and smooth data throughput for apps and online gaming.

Negative Aspects

1. No 5G Connectivity

The Helio G96 does not support 5G networks, limiting its future-proofing as carriers expand 5G coverage in many regions.

2. Older Manufacturing Node

Built on the 12nm process, the G96 is less power-efficient compared to modern 6nm or 7nm chips, which can impact battery life and thermal performance under heavy load.

Device information for this processor will be available soon. We are working on collecting data about smartphones and tablets that use the MediaTek Helio G96.