Processor Helio X10 or Helio X20: who is faster? Autonomy, operating time, battery capacity
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 it is, and how the software part, the smartphone firmware, affects the difference in the operating speed of the models 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. Main Helio characteristics X10 and Helio X20 are collected in one table, and immediately below it the most interesting part begins - a comparison of real smartphones.
| MediaTek Helio X10 | MediaTek Helio X20 | |
|---|---|---|
| Number | MT6795 | MT6797 |
| Technical process | 28 nm | 20 nm |
| Number of Cores | 8 | 10 |
| Processor architecture | 8x Cortex A53 | 2x Cortex A72 + 4x Cortex A53 +4x Cortex A53 |
| Clock frequency | 8x up to 2.2 GHz | 2x 2.3 GHz + 4x 1.85 GHz + 4x 1.4 GHz |
| Graphics accelerator | PowerVR G6200 700MHz | Mali-T880 MP4 780MHz |
| RAM | 2x LPDDR3 933 MHz | 2x LPDDR3 933 MHz |
| LTE Modem | Cat.4 150/50 Mbit/s | Cat.6 300/50 Mbit/s |
| Display | up to 2560 x 1600 | up to 2560 x 1600 |
| Video recording | 4K @ 30fps, 2K @ 30fps | 4K @ 30fps, 2K @ 30fps |
| Camera | up to 20 MP | up to 32 MP |
Helio X10 and Helio X20: technical process and battery consumption
Helio processor X10 (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.
| Redmi Note 3 (X10) | Redmi Note 4 (X20) | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 4050 mAh | 4100 mAh |
| Autonomy rating | 72 hours | 83 hours |
| 3G calls | 22:02 | 21:17 |
| Internet | 10:13 | 13:39 |
| Video | 09:57 | 09:47 |
When comparing autonomy Xiaomi phones We observe 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, the 2016 model has an advantage, but in the next test this advantage disappears: in video viewing mode, Redmi Note 4 holds the battery exactly the same amount of time (the difference of 10 minutes can be neglected) as its predecessor.
| Meizu MX5 | Meizu MX6 | |
|---|---|---|
| Battery | 3150 mAh | 3060 mAh |
| Autonomy rating | 55 hours | 68 hours |
| 3G calls | 13:15 | 17:19 |
| Internet | 09:03 | 09:27 |
| Video | 09:13 | 09:07 |
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 need to urgently look Charger and a socket.
Verdict. The transition to a new technological process did not provide a noticeable increase in the autonomy of smartphones. Why is that? 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 central processor(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 compared Meizu smartphones the picture turns out 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 old version 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:
- You will notice the biggest difference in games and when working with 3D graphics. The Helio X20 adapter is much, much faster.
- 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.
- 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 we got similar autonomy with noticeable increase phone power. 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.
Recently it surfaced in the GeekBench database HTC smartphone One A9 with 10-core MediaTek processor Helio X20 on board. 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, beating its opponent's results 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 only need one core to complete 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.
) became the MediaTek Helio X10 Turbo chipset (according to the old nomenclature - MT6795T). It includes a PowerVR G6200 graphics accelerator and 8 Cortex-A53 cores with a frequency of up to 2.2 GHz (there is support for 64-bit computing). Volume random access memory LPDDR3 is equal to 3 GB. As of today, this is MediaTek's most powerful development used in commercial devices. And it is quite natural to expect impressive results from it. Watch the video:
Benchmark scores: AnTuTu 5.7.1 – 50,752, Geekbench 3 – 934/5313, Basemark OS 2 – 1233, 3DMark Unlimited – 16,479, GFXBench 1080p – 4.9/10/27 fps, Epic Citadel Ultra – 43.4 fps.
As usual with Meizu, the processor has three operating modes: energy-saving, balanced and productive. Benchmarks and games were tested in performance mode. To determine operating frequencies under heavy load, the Stability Test and CPU Spy Reborn programs were used. Here's what happened:
According to the obtained figures, all modes live up to their name. In energy-saving ones, preference is given to a frequency of 800 MHz, which provides sufficient speed for simple tasks and games - you can use it in everyday life if you don’t play (the interface is smooth, there are no lags). In a balanced mode, the processor never reaches its maximum frequency, being limited to 1.9 GHz, but also low frequencies avoids, skillfully balancing between the average (suitable for cool games). In the productive mode, the device every now and then selects 2.2 GHz, lowering it from time to time in order to catch its breath (for the most sophisticated games and the highest speed in them).
The lack of aggressive throttling in the MX5 is confirmed by six runs in powerful gaming test GFXBench. As you can see, over half an hour the fps remained virtually unchanged. That is, during the game there will be no drawdowns or sudden lags. Xenowerk, Modern Combat 5, Lara Croft: Relic Run, Dead Trigger 2, and GTA San Andreas, Asphalt 8 and Heroes and Castles 2. A pleasant moment in all this is that the Meizu MX5, although it contains a powerful filling in a metal case, still heats up tolerably and even after a long gaming session does not burn.
Summarizing all of the above, I note that the Meizu MX5 on MediaTek MT6795T is one of the most preferred smartphones for gaming. Speed will satisfy you today and in the future. We will also devote a separate article to comparing the Snapdragon 810 and Helio X10. For example, with using Sony Xperia Z3+ (there is an improved modification of Snapdragon 810 v2.1) and Meizu MX5. What do you think?
You can find out reviews about this chipset by reading the ratings of the gadgets in which it is found.
Specifications MediaTek Helio X10 (MT6795T)
Basics GPUNetwork technologies| Download speed | 150 MBit/s |
| Upload speed | 50 MBit/s |
| LTE category | Cat-4 |
| Wi-Fi bands | a/b/g/n/ac |
| Navigation | GPS,Galileo,Glonass,Beidou |
| Max. screen resolution | 2560 x 1600 pix |
| Playing video | Resolution 4K, 2K, FullHD, max. frame rate 30. Codec: H.264, H.265 |
