Dimensity 8500 VS A19
We are comparing the Dimensity 8500 ( MediaTek ) head-to-head with the A19 ( Apple ) . You’ll get the key pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Note: This comparison of Dimensity 8500 vs. A19 is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
Last Updated: August 12, 2026
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Dimensity 8500 AND A19
Here’s how Dimensity 8500 and A19 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which chipset excels where.
Reasons to consider the Dimensity 8500
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1% higher AnTuTu V11 score (2153969 vs 2132538)
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1.3× more CPU cores (8 vs 6)
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13% higher memory frequency (4800 MHz vs 4266 MHz)
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13% higher memory bandwidth (76.8 GB/s vs 68.2 GB/s)
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1.6× more GPU pipelines (8 vs 5)
Reasons to consider the A19
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110% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (3621 vs 1721)
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37% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (9168 vs 6716)
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25% higher CPU frequency (4260 MHz vs 3400 MHz)
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93% faster download speed (10000 Mbps vs 5170 Mbps)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Dimensity 8500 AND A19
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Dimensity 8500 and A19.
Note: Highlighted specs mean that SoC wins that spec row.
If neither side is highlighted, it is a tie or there is not enough data for both specs.
| Specification | Dimensity 8500 | A19 |
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General Information
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| Name: | Dimensity 8500 | A19 |
| Brand: | MediaTek | Apple |
| Class: | Mid-range | High-End |
| Release Date: | January 5, 2026 | September 9, 2025 |
| Foundry: | TSMC | TSMC |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv9.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
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CPU
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| CPU Cores: | 8 | 6 |
| CPU Architecture: | 1x 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725, 3x 3.2 GHz Cortex-A725, 4x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 | 2x 4.26 GHz, 4x 2.60 GHz |
| CPU Frequency: | 3400 MHz | 4260 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | Arm Mali-G720 MC8 | Apple A19 GPU |
| Graphics Architecture: | 5th gen | Apple Bionic |
| GPU Frequency: | 1300 MHz | 1620 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 8 | 5 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 128 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 2662.4 Gigaflops | 2073.6 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5X | LPDDR5X |
| Max Memory Size: | 24 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | 4800 MHz | 4266 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | 76.8 Gb/s | 68.2 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 4x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
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Benchmark Scores
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GEEKBENCH
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1721 | 3621 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 6716 | 9168 |
| GPU (V6) | 13461 | — |
| Asset Compression | 279.9 MB/sec | 304.8 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | 201 pages/sec | 208.2 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | 223.5 Mpixels/sec | 210.3 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | 136.2 images/sec | 293 images/sec |
| HDR | 224 Mpixels/sec | 306.7 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | 24.3 images/sec | 36.7 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | 70.7 images/sec | 96.8 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | 7.64 Mpixels/sec | 9.64 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 2153969 | 2132538 |
| CPU | 622784 | 592245 |
| GPU | 686603 | 782493 |
| MEM | 388746 | 191866 |
| UX | 455836 | 565934 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | — | 2300150 |
| CPU | — | 796193 |
| GPU | — | 904328 |
| MEM | — | 219323 |
| UX | — | 380306 |
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Connectivity & I/O
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| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 5170 Mbps | Up to 10000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 7 |
| Bluetooth Version: | 5.4 | 6.0 |
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AI & Acceleration
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| Neural Processor: | MediaTek NPU 880 | Neural Engine |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Dimensity 8500 AND A19
The charts below visualize how Dimensity 8500 and A19 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Dimensity 8500 and A19
A19 was released 3 months, 27 days earlier than Dimensity 8500.
Domain Score Summary
Note: Scores (0 to 100) are generated by Comparigon’s scoring algorithm and are intended as a high-level guide. They may not map 1-to-1 with the individual spec-by-spec comparisons shown in the table.
Our Verdict
In conclusion, the A19 edges out overall compared to the Dimensity 8500. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark, CPU and Connectivity. The Dimensity 8500 is the better fit if your top priority is Memory.
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