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Basic Information
SOC Name
MediaTek Helio G96
Brand
MediaTek
Announcement Date
16 June 2021
Class
Mid range
Manufacturing Process
12nm
Manufacturing
TSMC
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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
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Cache & NPU
Cache
Unknown MB
SLC
Unknown
NPU
MediaTek APU
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Memory
Memory Type
LPDDR4X
Memory Frequency
2133MHz
Memory Bus
2x 16 Bit
Max Bandwidth
17.1 Gb/s
Max Memory Size
10 GB
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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
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Storage & Display
Storage Type
UFS 2.2
Max Display Resolution
2520 x 1080
Max Camera Resolution
1x 108MP, 2x 16MP
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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
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Connectivity
WiFi
Wifi 5
Bluetooth
Bluetooth 5.2
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Navigation Systems
GPS
Yes
GLONASS
Yes
Beidou
Yes
Galileo
Yes
QZSS
Yes
NAVIC
Yes
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Related SOC
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Qualcomm •
8 cores •
2020
382,798
MediaTek •
8 cores •
2020
382,741
MediaTek Helio G96
MediaTek •
8 cores •
2021
380,330
Qualcomm •
8 cores •
2024
376,951
hisilicon •
8 cores •
2017
372,441
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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.
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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.