Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 VS Dimensity 6500
We are comparing the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 (Qualcomm) with the Dimensity 6500 (MediaTek). Scroll down to the pros and cons of each chipset, in-depth specs, and benchmarking scores.
Last Updated: September 3, 2026
Overall Comparison
KEY DIFFERENCES OF Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 AND Dimensity 6500
Here’s how Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and Dimensity 6500 stack up against each other in their most impactful areas.
Reasons to consider the Snapdragon 6s Gen 4
-
42% higher AnTuTu V11 score (809091 vs 569563)
-
19% higher Single-Core Geekbench score (1009 vs 845)
-
35% higher Multi-Core Geekbench score (2892 vs 2143)
-
50% higher memory frequency (3200 MHz vs 2133 MHz)
-
50% higher memory bandwidth (25.6 GB/s vs 17.07 GB/s)
Reasons to consider the Dimensity 6500
-
8% higher CPU frequency (2600 MHz vs 2400 MHz)
-
14% faster download speed (3300 Mbps vs 2900 Mbps)
SPECIFICATION TABLE COMPARISON OF Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 AND Dimensity 6500
Below is the detailed specification table comparing Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and Dimensity 6500.
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 6s Gen 4 | Dimensity 6500 |
|---|---|---|
|
General Information
|
||
| Name: | Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 | Dimensity 6500 |
| Brand: | Qualcomm | MediaTek |
| Class: | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Release Date: | October 24, 2025 | April 2, 2026 |
| Foundry: | Samsung | TSMC |
| Instruction Set: | ARMv8.2-A | ARMv8.2-A |
|
CPU
|
||
| CPU Cores: | 8 | 8 |
| CPU Architecture: | 4x 2.4 GHz Cortex-A78, 4x 1.8 GHz Cortex-A55 | 2x 2.6 GHz Cortex-A76, 6x 2 GHz Cortex-A55 |
| CPU Frequency: | 2400 MHz | 2600 MHz |
|
Graphics (GPU)
|
||
| GPU Model: | Adreno 710 | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Graphics Architecture: | Adreno 700 | Valhall 1st gen |
| GPU Frequency: | 1010 MHz | 1100 MHz |
| GPU Pipelines: | 2 | 2 |
| Shading Units: | 128 | 32 |
| GPU FLOPS: | 517.1 Gigaflops | 140.8 Gigaflops |
|
Memory Subsystem
|
||
| Memory Type: | LPDDR4X, LPDDR5X | LPDDR4X |
| Max Memory Size: | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| Memory Frequency: | 3200 MHz | 2133 MHz |
| Memory Bandwidth: | 25.6 Gb/s | 17.07 Gb/s |
| Memory Bus Width: | 2x 16 Bit | 2x 16 Bit |
|
Benchmark Scores
|
||
|
GEEKBENCH
|
||
| Single-Core (V6) | 1009 | 845 |
| Multi-Core (V6) | 2892 | 2143 |
| GPU (V6) | 3035 | 1502 |
| Asset Compression | 157.5 MB/sec | — |
| HTML 5 Browser | 69.4 pages/sec | — |
| PDF Renderer | 111.9 Mpixels/sec | — |
| Image Detection | 56.4 images/sec | — |
| HDR | 91.7 Mpixels/sec | — |
| Background Blur | 9.89 images/sec | — |
| Photo Processing | 26.8 images/sec | — |
| Ray Tracing | 4.35 Mpixels/sec | — |
|
ANTUTU SCORE
|
||
| Overall (AnTuTu V11) | 809091 | 569563 |
| CPU | 318109 | 249030 |
| GPU | 114891 | 48297 |
| MEM | 158134 | 106012 |
| UX | 217957 | 166224 |
| Overall (AnTuTu V10) | 668959 | — |
| CPU | 263014 | — |
| GPU | 94992 | — |
| MEM | 130746 | — |
| UX | 180207 | — |
|
Connectivity & I/O
|
||
| Modem: | Snapdragon X62 | 3GPP Release-16 5G modem |
| Cellular Download Speed: | Up to 2900 Mbps | Up to 3300 Mbps |
| Wi-Fi Version: | Wi-Fi 6E | Wi-Fi 5 |
| Bluetooth Version: | 5.4 | 5.2 |
|
AI & Acceleration
|
||
| Neural Processor: | Hexagon | NPU |
Tip: ▲ indicates a higher-is-better spec advantage, while ▼ indicates a lower-is-better advantage.
PERFORMANCE CHART COMPARISON OF Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 AND Dimensity 6500
The charts below visualize how Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and Dimensity 6500 stack up in key performance metrics.
Radar Chart Comparison
Bullet Chart Comparison
Release Timeline of Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 and Dimensity 6500
Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 was released 5 months, 9 days earlier than Dimensity 6500.
Domain Score Summary
Scores 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 Snapdragon 6s Gen 4 edges out overall compared to the Dimensity 6500. Its strongest advantages are in Benchmark, CPU, Graphics and Memory. The Dimensity 6500 is the better fit if your top priority is Connectivity.
Try to Compare Again One of These SoCs With Another SoC
Pick which SoC to keep, then search for the other SoC to compare.
Disclaimer: Specs, pricing, and benchmarks are sourced from official manufacturer data and verified test results. While we strive for precision, product details and pricing may change. Comparigon may earn an affiliate commission on qualifying purchases.