Dimensity 8550 VS A19
We are comparing the Dimensity 8550 ( 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 8550 vs. A19 is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
Last Updated: August 9, 2026
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Dimensity 8550 AND A19
Here’s how Dimensity 8550 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 8550
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14% higher AnTuTu V11 score (2429134 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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106% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (3621 vs 1761)
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28% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (9168 vs 7148)
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25% higher CPU frequency (4260 MHz vs 3400 MHz)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Dimensity 8550 AND A19
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Dimensity 8550 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 8550 | A19 |
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General Information
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| Name: | Dimensity 8550 | A19 |
| Brand: | MediaTek | Apple |
| Class: | Mid-range | High-End |
| Release Date: | May 27, 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: | Mali-G720 MP8 | Apple A19 GPU |
| Graphics Architecture: | 5th gen | Apple Bionic |
| GPU Frequency: | 1508 MHz | 1620 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 8 | 5 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 128 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 3088.4 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) | 1761 | 3621 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 7148 | 9168 |
| GPU (V6) | 15891 | — |
| Asset Compression | — | 304.8 MB/sec |
| HTML 5 Browser | — | 208.2 pages/sec |
| PDF Renderer | — | 210.3 Mpixels/sec |
| Image Detection | — | 293 images/sec |
| HDR | — | 306.7 Mpixels/sec |
| Background Blur | — | 36.7 images/sec |
| Photo Processing | — | 96.8 images/sec |
| Ray Tracing | — | 9.64 Mpixels/sec |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 2429134 | 2132538 |
| CPU | 612932 | 592245 |
| GPU | 952016 | 782493 |
| MEM | 394012 | 191866 |
| UX | 470174 | 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 10000 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 6 | 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 8550 AND A19
The charts below visualize how Dimensity 8550 and A19 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Dimensity 8550 and A19
A19 was released 8 months, 18 days earlier than Dimensity 8550.
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 has a narrow overall lead compared to the Dimensity 8550. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark and CPU. The Dimensity 8550 is the better fit if your top priority is Graphics and Memory.
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