The Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and Dimensity 7050 are both mid-range processors, and there is considerable confusion among users regarding which one to choose. In this post, we will address all these confusions and provide clarity.
Table of Contents
Comparison
Before comparing, we want to mention that the specifications of processors, after integrating them into phones, often experience fluctuations in performance. This is because the performance of any processor depends largely on the optimization of the phone’s operating system. Additionally, changes in performance occur with future updates and optimizations.
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CPU
| Snapdragon 6 gen 1 | Dimensity 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Architecture | 4x 2.2 GHz – Cortex A78 4x 1.8 GHz – Cortex A55 | 2x 2.6 GHz – Cortex-A78 6x 2 GHz – Cortex-A55 |
| Cores | Octa (8) | Octa (8) |
| Bit | 64-bit | 64-bit |
| Fabrication | 4 nm | 6 nm |
GPU
| Snapdragon 6 gen 1 | Dimensity 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Adreno 710 | Arm Mali-G68 MC4 |
| Video Encoding | H.265, HEVC, H.264, AVC | HEVC, H.264, |
| Video Playback | 4K @ 30FPS | 4K @ 30FPS |
Display
| Snapdragon 6 gen 1 | Dimensity 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Resolution | 2520 x 1080 (FHD+) | 2520 x 1080 (FHD+) |
| Refresh Rate | FHD+ @ 120Hz | FHD+ @ 120 Hz |
Memory and Storage
| Snapdragon 6 gen 1 | Dimensity 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Memory Type | LPDDR5 | LPDDR5 |
| Max Frequency | 3200 MHz | 3200 MHz |
| Max size | N/A | N/A |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 | UFS 3.1 |
Connectivity
| Snapdragon 6 gen 1 | Dimensity 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Technologies | TD-SCDMA, NSA, HSPA, sub-6 GHz, Dynamic Spectrum Sharing (DS), FDD, 5G mmWave, LTE support for CBRS, mmWave-sub6 aggregation, TDD, LTE, SA (standalone), WCDMA | 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G Multi-Mode, 4G Carrier Aggregation (CA), 5G Carrier Aggregation (CA), EDGE, 4G FDD / TDD, 5G FDD / TDD, GSM, TD-SCDMA, WDCDMA |
| Max Download Speed | Up to 2.9 Gbps | N/A |
| Max Upload Speed | N/A | N/A |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 6E 5 (a/b/g/n/ac/ax) | Wi-Fi 6 |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 | 5.2 |
Camera
| Snapdragon 6 gen 1 | Dimensity 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Max Camera ISP | Single 200 MP Dual N/A Triple N/A | Single 200 MP Dual N/A Triple N/A |
| Max Video Capture | 4K @ 30 fps | 4K @ 30 fps |
| Features | Multi-frame Noise Reduction, AI-Based De-Noising Engine | Hardware HDR video, 3X HDR-ISP, MFNR, 3DNR, AINR, Hardware Depth Engine, Warping Engine |
Antutu Score
| Snapdragon 6 gen 1 | Dimensity 7050 | |
|---|---|---|
| Overall | 558482 | 609092 |
| CPU | 200786 | 181663 |
| GPU | 94528 | 113018 |
| MEM | 125427 | 151823 |
| UX | 137743 | 162588 |
The Antutu benchmark score you see above was conducted on the Vivo T3x for Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 and on the Realme P1 for Dimenisty 7050. And yes, you cannot judge any smartphone or processor solely based on the Antutu score.
The score is influenced by the condition of the phones during the Antutu test, and each time you might not get the same score; it varies depending on various factors.
Our Review
If we want to test the performance of any processor, we cannot directly test it. For this, we need a smartphone that includes that processor. For the performance review of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, we chose the Vivo T3X, and for the Dimensity 7050, we selected the Realme P1. Both of these are the latest smartphones.
When we ran Antutu v10 side by side on both phones, the Vivo T3X scored 558,482 overall, while the Realme P1 scored 609,092 overall. This indicates that the Dimensity 7050 is ahead of the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 in terms of performance. However, these scores can vary depending on the optimal condition of the phone.
When we conducted the Geekbench test, the Vivo T3X scored 940 in single-core and 2800 in multi-core, while the Realme P1 scored 955 in single-core and 2422 in multi-core. Again, the Dimensity 7050 showed a slight lead in performance.
During the thermal throttling test, the Vivo T3X recorded a highest score of 219,000+, lowest of 210,000+, and an average of 215,000+. On the other hand, the Realme P1 recorded a highest score of 264,000+, lowest of 228,000+, and an average of 245,000+. Once again, the Dimensity 7050 outperformed the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 easily.
However, when we exported a video using Kinemaster at the same quality, the Vivo T3X had already completed rendering much earlier than the Realme P1. In all other heavy usage scenarios, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 performed quite well.
Speaking of power efficiency, the Snapdragon 6 Gen 1 benefits from its 4-nanometer fabrication process, resulting in excellent battery backup.