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We compare the Helio X10 and Helio X20 processors in terms of the speed of real smartphones. And let’s compare the autonomy of the phones: which chipset uses the battery more economically?

It seems that the result of the confrontation between MediaTek Helio X10 and Helio X20 is known in advance. The processors came out almost a year apart, and the senior representative of the line should a priori be faster than its predecessor. It is, but the question is how much faster is it, and how does the software part, the firmware of the smartphone, affect the difference in the operating speed of models of different generations and different manufacturers?

To compare the Helio X10 and Helio X20 processors, we selected two smartphones each from the well-known and popular brands Xiaomi and Meizu. Let's see how the hardware upgrade affected the speed of and , as well as and . The younger representatives of the lines, as you understand, are built on the MediaTek Helio X10 processor, and the older ones are built on the MediaTek Helio X20.

MediaTek Helio X10 and Helio X20 processors: characteristics

We won’t dwell on theory for long. The main characteristics of Helio X10 and Helio X20 are collected in one table, and immediately below it the most interesting part begins - a comparison of real smartphones.

Helio X10 and Helio X20: technical process and battery consumption

The Helio X10 processor (MT6795) is manufactured according to the standards 28 nm technical process, and his senior teammate - according to the standards 20 nm technical process. In practice, this means that phones running the X20 (MT6797) should heat up less and be more battery efficient.

It is not difficult to check theoretical calculations. The autonomy rating of the smartphones participating in the comparison is known, as is the operating time on a single charge under different modes of use (watching videos, surfing the Internet, making calls). All that remains is to compare the numbers.

When comparing the autonomy of Xiaomi phones, we see an interesting picture. Redmi Note 4 on X20 has longer battery life under standard use. The battery life rating is 11 hours higher, which means that if you watch videos, surf the web, and talk on the phone for 1 hour every day, the Redmi Note 4 battery will last longer than its predecessor. The battery capacity, diagonal and screen resolution of the smartphones are identical, so they are ideal for comparing chipsets.

When working on the network, there is an advantage for the 2016 model, but in the next test this advantage disappears: in video viewing mode, Redmi Note 4 holds the battery exactly the same (the difference of 10 minutes can be neglected) as its predecessor.

To get the full picture, let’s compare the operating time on one charge of two Meizu phones. If you don't get too picky about the numbers, you can come to similar conclusions. The autonomy rating of the MX6 on the X20 is 13 hours higher, but when working on the network and watching videos, we do not get any tangible benefit: smartphones last about 10 hours, after which we urgently need to look for a charger and socket.

Verdict. The transition to a new technological process did not provide a noticeable increase in the autonomy of smartphones. Why is this so? We'll talk about this in the end. When it comes to overheating, all smartphones get very hot and Helio X20 doesn't have an advantage either.

Helio X10 and Helio X20 processors: number of cores and speed

The number of cores affects the speed of the central processing unit (CPU) in multitasking mode. On paper, the 10-core Helio X20 has an obvious advantage here; it remains to be confirmed by test results. The processing power of the central processor is assessed in the GeekBench benchmark.

In GeekBench 3, the advantage of Redmi Note 4 is more than obvious, but when comparing Meizu smartphones, the picture turns out to be blurry. Yes, the X20 is faster, but the difference is not that great. Moreover, we see that Meizu MX5 on Helio X10 (MT6795) almost reached Redmi Note 4 on Helio X20 (MT6797). Firmware affects CPU speed, and software optimization can even out the difference in the number of cores.

GeekBench 3 (multi-core)

MediaTek Helio X10 and X20: graphics adapter and framerate in games

Helio X10 has graphics installed PowerVR G6200, and Helio X20 MT6797 received a much more powerful adapter Mali-T880. The advantage in speed of working with video and 3D graphics is on the side of smartphones running Helio X20, and the test results once again confirm this. We check the power of the graphics accelerator in the GFX and BaseMark X benchmarks. The results are in the diagrams, no comments are necessary.

GFX 3.1 Manhattan (onscreen)

BaseMark X

MediaTek Helio X10 and X20: overall speed of smartphones

Games and CPU processing power are certainly important, but I would like to understand how fast, responsive and trouble-free a smartphone will be on a particular processor. You can check this in complex tests, which are everyone’s favorite AnTuTu and BaseMark OS 2.0 (or the old version of BaseMark OS II).

When comparing Xiaomi smartphones, we see the complete dominance of Redmi Note 4 on MediaTek Helio X20. With such a difference, there is no doubt that the phone will perform faster, even if you are skeptical about synthetic “parrots”.

Helio X10 and Helio X20 in AnTuTu 6

BaseMark OS 2.0

The balance of power does not change when comparing the two generations of Meizu MX, but there is no obvious dominance here. Yes, the advantage of Helio X20 in Antutu is great, but it is not double, as is the case with Xiaomi phones. In BaseMark OS, the phones score close, which correlates with the results obtained in GeekBench.

AnTuTu 5

BaseMark OS II

Results of comparison of Helio X10 and Helio X20 processors

The MediaTek Helio X20 processor is faster than its predecessor, you can’t argue with that, but some remarks and comments suggest themselves:

1. You will notice the biggest difference in games and when working with 3D graphics. The Helio X20 adapter is much, much faster.
2. The computing power of the Helio X20 central processor is higher, but a lot depends on the software and manufacturer. For example, the MX5 on the X10 is only slightly inferior to the Redmi Note 4 on the X20.
3. The pure speed of smartphones on MediaTek Helio X20 is much higher, and in this case the brand or software cannot compensate for the lag of Helio X10.

As for autonomy, overheating and throttling, the transition to a 20 nm process technology did not provide the increase in operating time or reduction in temperatures that would allow us to talk about a qualitative step forward.

The parity between Helio X20 and MediaTek Helio X10 in terms of battery consumption is easy to explain. The older model has more cores and operates at higher frequencies. The processor also has powerful cores built on the Cortex A72 architecture, which consume maximum energy. If it weren’t for the transition to 20 nm, the X20 would literally destroy the battery in 5-7 hours, but this way we got similar autonomy with a noticeable increase in the power of the phone. Everything is natural.

Let's put an end to this. If you find inaccuracies or errors in the material, write in the comments, we will definitely correct it. Thanks for reading, and thanks for staying with Five-Inches.

As you know, a new version of the smartphone with a Snapdragon 650 processor from Qualcomm was recently released. Galagram provides a comparison of Snapdragon 650 chips, Snapdragon 808 and MediaTek Helio X10.

Snapdragon 650

We will make the comparison based on AnTuTu data, since they are the only ones currently available for all three SoCs. Here are the benchmark numbers for the Snapdragon 650 processor:

The total number of points that Snap 650 scores in AnTuTu is 78979 , which is quite good for a processor of this class. The chip has 2 Cortex A72 cores and 4 Cortex A53 cores, so it is both productive and energy efficient. The Adreno 510 graphics core also keeps the graphics level.

Snapdragon 650 vs Snap 808 and Helio X10

The following screenshot shows that Qualcomm tried hard: both Snap 650 and 808 processors beat Helio X10 in a synthetic test. If we compare Snap 650 and 808, the first scores 8000 points more than the second.

MT6795(Helio X10) scored 48354 points, this is a good indicator, but it clearly does not reach the creations from Qualcomm. We remind you: the Helio X10 processor from MTK is rightfully considered one of the best budget processors; the Chinese Xiaomi was the first to integrate the chip into a smartphone, which cost only 1000 yuan.

I was pleasantly surprised by the fact that Snapdragon 650 not only beat the Chinese MT6795, but also beat the mid-range chip Snap 808. Snapdragon 808 powers devices like others.

Snapdragon turned out to be a really interesting processor. They are powerful and not expensive. I would like to quickly see the performance of Redmi Note 3 on this SoC, are the owners of the first version of Redmi Note 3 already biting their elbows?

Helio X10 is one of the most successful processors from MediaTek. It is worth understanding that this is primarily a budget solution. However, companies manage to install it in their top devices and sell it at the price of flagships with a Snapdragon 810 processor. In our opinion, Helio X10 is very balanced, and, most importantly, it does not have the overheating problems that are observed in both Exynos and from Snapdragon.

Below we will tell you about several new products equipped with this processor.

The One M9e was introduced recently and has a number of significant differences from the flagship One M9. It has a Helio X10 processor running at 2.2 GHz, a 5-inch FullHD display, a 13-megapixel camera with optical stabilization (the same one installed in the One A9), 2 GB of RAM and 16 GB of internal memory. What they are similar in is that they have a completely identical body - you won’t be able to visually distinguish the M9e from the M9. The price of the device in China is $420 - this is the limit when the purchase is still attractive.

Meizu M1 Metal

Meizu has always been able to create ideal products in terms of price and quality. M1 Metal, which is sold in China for $174 per variation with 16 GB of internal memory, will delight consumers with an all-metal body, a Helio X10 processor, a 5.5-inch FullHD display, a 3140 mAh battery, a 13-megapixel camera with phase detection autofocus, a fingerprint scanner that can scan a fingerprint in just 0.48 seconds. The RAM here is 2 GB LPDDR3, built-in 16/64 GB.

LeTV Le 1S

The newest Le 1S, presented a few days ago, in addition to the Helio X10, also has a USB Type-C port, a 5.5-inch FullHD display, a 13 MP camera, 3 GB of RAM and 32 GB of internal memory, and a 3000 mAh battery. A fingerprint scanner, a 7.5 mm thick metal body, and thin side frames will give you the feeling of using a flagship device. By the way, the price here is not flagship at all. The device will be sold in the US for $170.

What are the results? New products on the market as a whole will delight consumers with their low prices. The most attractive purchase, in our opinion, is the last option. However, we should not forget Xiaomi Redmi Note 2, because it is also quite an interesting alternative, but we decided to include only the latest in the article.

Based on materials from phonearena

Recently, the HTC One A9 smartphone with a 10-core MediaTek Helio X20 processor on board surfaced in the GeekBench database. The gadget showed good results, which, in principle, is not surprising. Our Chinese colleagues at MyDrivers.com decided to compare the MediaTek Helio X20 with other chipsets that are or will be available in the market in the future. MediaTek Helio X10, Samsung Exynos 7420, as well as Snapdragon 810 and 820 were chosen as competitors. In the graphs below you can see that in AnTuTu the Helio X20 results exceed the Helio X10 by 40%. In GeekBench 3, in the single-core test, the Helio X20 also won, outperforming its opponent by 70%. In the test using all cores, the superiority remained, but the gap between the chipsets is not so large - only 15%. Also, the MediaTek Helio X20 outperformed the Exynos 7420, as the chart below clearly demonstrates. Let us remind you that most applications need one core to perform their tasks.

If you compare the performance of the Helio X20 in AnTuTu with the results of the Snapdragon 820, it is difficult to identify a clear leader. The chipsets perform at approximately the same level, but the Snapdragon 820 clearly outperforms its competitors when working with 3D graphics.