Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 VS Dimensity 8550
We are comparing the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 ( Qualcomm ) head-to-head with the Dimensity 8550 ( MediaTek ) . You’ll get the key pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Note: This comparison of Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 vs. Dimensity 8550 is based on Comparigon's analysis and is for informational purposes only.
Last Updated: August 21, 2026
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 AND Dimensity 8550
Here’s how Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Dimensity 8550 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas. Use these bullets to see at a glance which chipset excels where.
Why Dimensity 8550 is the best choice:
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140% higher AnTuTu V11 score (2429134 vs 1012134)
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49% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (1761 vs 1180)
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104% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (7148 vs 3501)
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31% higher CPU frequency (3400 MHz vs 2600 MHz)
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50% higher memory frequency (4800 MHz vs 3200 MHz)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 AND Dimensity 8550
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Dimensity 8550.
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 | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Dimensity 8550 |
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General Information
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| Name: | Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 | Dimensity 8550 |
| Brand: | Qualcomm | MediaTek |
| Class: | Mid range | Mid-range |
| Release Date: | May 7, 2026 | May 27, 2026 |
| Foundry: | TSMC | TSMC |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv9.2-A |
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CPU
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| CPU Cores: | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Architecture: | 4x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A78, 4x 2 GHz Cortex-A55 | 1x 3.4 GHz Cortex-A725, 3x 3.2 GHz Cortex-A725, 4x 2.2 GHz Cortex-A725 |
| CPU Frequency: | 2600 MHz | 3400 MHz |
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Graphics (GPU)
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| GPU Model: | Qualcomm Adreno | Mali-G720 MP8 |
| Graphics Architecture: | Adreno | 5th gen |
| GPU Frequency: | — | 1508 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | — | 8 |
| Shading Units: | — | 128 |
| GPU FLOPS: | — | 3088.4 Gigaflops |
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Memory Subsystem
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| Memory Type: | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5X |
| Max Memory Size: | 16 GB | 24 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | 3200 MHz | 4800 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | 25.6 Gb/s | 76.8 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 2x 16 Bit | 4x 16 Bit |
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Benchmark Scores
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GEEKBENCH
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| Single-Core (V6) | 1180 | 1761 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 3501 | 7148 |
| GPU (V6) | 4253 | 15891 |
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ANTUTU SCORE
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| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 1012134 | 2429134 |
| CPU | 346653 | 612932 |
| GPU | 215437 | 952016 |
| MEM | 193352 | 394012 |
| UX | 256692 | 470174 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 1017783 | — |
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Connectivity & I/O
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| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 2800 Mbps | — |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 7 | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth Version: | 6.0 | 5.4 |
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AI & Acceleration
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| Neural Processor: | Hexagon | MediaTek NPU 880 |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 AND Dimensity 8550
The charts below visualize how Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Dimensity 8550 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 and Dimensity 8550
Snapdragon 6 Gen 5 was released 20 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 Dimensity 8550 dominates overall compared to the Snapdragon 6 Gen 5. It comes out ahead across every comparable key area.
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