Qualcomm announced the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, a budget smartphone chipset, in June 2023. A month later, MediaTek released the Dimensity 6100+ SoC to cater to the same segment. We already have phones from major brands such as Xiaomi, Vivo, Samsung, and Realme powered by these two chips.
Although both are octa-core chipsets, they share a lot of differentiation. In this post, we’ll see how the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 stacks up against Dimensity 6100+ to help you pick the right one.
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: Spec Sheet
| Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 | Dimensity 6100+ | |
|---|---|---|
| Launch year | 2023 | 2023 |
| Model number | SM4450 | MT6835V/ZA |
| Process node | 4nm Samsung | 6nm TSMC |
| CPU | 2 x Cortex-A78 @ 2.2 GHz 6 x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz | 2 x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2 GHz 6 x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 613 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| NPU | Yes | Yes |
| Memory | LPDDR4X, LPDDR5 Up to 3200 MHz | LPDDR4X Up to 2133 MHz |
| Storage | UFS 3.1 | UFS 2.2 |
| Camera | Up to 108MP single camera | Up to 108MP single camera |
| Video recording | 1080p @ 60fps | 2K @ 30 fps |
| Display | 2520 x 1200 pixels, 120Hz | 2520 x 1080 pixels, 120Hz |
| Connectivity | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac) NFC Bluetooth 5.1 QZSS, Galileo, Beidou, GLONASS, NavIC, GPS | 5G / 4G / 3G / 2G Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac) NFC Bluetooth 5.2 QZSS, Galileo, Beidou, GLONASS, NavIC, GP |
SD 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: Benchmarks
[Geekbench 6]
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2:
- Single core: 856
- Multi core: 2053
Dimensity 6100+:
- Single core: 738
- Multi core: 1935
[AnTuTu]
Snapdragon 4 Gen 2:
- CPU: 149471
- GPU: 48241
- Memory: 108765
- UX: 109695
- Total score: 416172
Dimensity 6100+:
- CPU: 137283
- GPU: 61739
- Memory: 103560
- UX: 115593
- Total score: 418175
SD 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: CPU
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 has two Cortex-A78 cores running at 2.2 GHz, while the Dimensity 6100+ has a slightly less powerful Cortex-A76 cores with the same clock speed.
Cortex-A78 is a successor to Cortex-A76, bringing improvements to performance and power efficiency. The remaining 6 cores in both chips are Cortex-A55 power-efficient cores.
So, the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 has better performance and power efficiency than the Dimensity 6100+. Geekbench also favours the Snapdragon chip over the Dimensity one, and the CPU score in the AnTuTu test tells the same story.
SD 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: GPU
The graphics tasks in Snapdragon 4 Gen 1 are handled by the Adreno 613 GPU, while the Dimensity 6100+ has a Mali-G57 MC2 GPU. Both are mid-range GPUs that should easily handle basic games. But do not expect them to smoothly handle graphics-intensive games such as Genshin Impact and Fortnite.
On benchmarks, the Mali-G57 MC2 (in Dimensity 6100+) performs better than the Areno 613 (in Snapdragon 4 Gen 2). However, the difference is not significant.
SD 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: Memory
Both Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 and Dimensity 6100+ support LPDDR4X memory, but the former also supports LPDDR5 RAM, which is faster and more power efficient than LPDDR4X.
Not just the memory, but the Snapdragon chip has fast storage, too: UFS 3.1 (vs. UFS 2.2 in Dimensity 6100+).
Fast memory and storage results in smoother performance, faster app loading, improved multitasking, and a better gaming experience.
SD 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: Camera
Both Snapdragon and MediaTek chipsets support up to a 108-megapixel single-camera sensor. They also support 16-megapixel + 16-megapixel sensors with noise reduction support. The Snapdragon chip also supports a single 32-megapixel camera sensor with multi-frame noise reduction (MFNR) and zero-shutter lag (ZSL).
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 can take 1080p videos at 60 frames per second (fps), while the Dimensity 6100+ supports up to 2K videos at 30 fps. The former can also take 720p slow-motion videos at 120 frames per second.
SD 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: Display
The maximum display resolution supported by the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 is Full HD+ (2520 x 1200 pixels) with a 120Hz refresh rate. MediaTek Dimensity 6100+, on the other hand, supports a maximum display resolution of 2520 x 1080 pixels with a 120Hz refresh rate.
So, both chips support decent screen resolution and a higher refresh rate for smooth scrolling.
SD 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: Connectivity
Both chips feature 3GPP Release 15 5G technology, ensuring better power efficiency, download/upload speeds, and reliable connectivity. They support connectivity features such as 2G / 3G / 4G / 5G, NFC, Wi-Fi 5 (a/b/g/n/ac), and necessary positioning systems (GPS, QZSS, Galileo, Beidou, GLONASS, NavIC).
However, the Dimensity 6100+ is ahead of the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 in Bluetooth technology. The former chip supports Bluetooth 5.2, while the latter uses a slightly older Bluetooth 5.1 technology. Also, the Dimensity chip has a peak download speed of 3.3 Gbps, which is 2.5 Gbps on the Snapdragon chip.
SD 4 Gen 2 vs Dimensity 6100+: Which is Better?
The Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 chip is built using a 4nm process node, which is more power-efficient than the 6nm process node used for Dimensity 6100+. It also has powerful CPU cores, combined with faster RAM and storage, leads to better performance.
However, the Dimensity 6100+ has a slight GPU advantage over the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2, although the difference is not great. On the connectivity front, it supports newer Bluetooth technology and offers a higher peak download speed than the Snapdragon chip.
If performance is your primary concern, Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 should be a good choice. However, for a better connectivity experience, I would recommend the Dimensity chip over the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2. Make a list of your priorities and choose accordingly.
If you need any help or have queries, do let me know in the comments below.
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