Mobile SoC Benchmark 2026: Snapdragon vs Dimensity Score
Compare Snapdragon, Dimensity, Kirin and Exynos mobile SoC performance with AnTuTu CPU and GPU benchmark scores in one chart.
Updated 2026-09-15
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Features
- AnTuTu SoC benchmark database: 256 mobile chips including Snapdragon, Dimensity, Kirin, Exynos, Tensor and Unisoc ranked by CPU and GPU scores
- Snapdragon vs Dimensity comparison: filter by brand to compare Qualcomm and MediaTek flagship tiers side by side
- Search by chip name: type Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9400 to jump straight to the result
- Compare mode: select multiple chips and view a side-by-side table of CPU, GPU and total scores
- Brand filter with counts: Qualcomm (76), MediaTek (103), Samsung (28), HiSilicon (25), Unisoc (18) and more
- Covers budget to flagship: from Helio G99 entry chips to Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Dimensity 9500 flagships
- Chip specifications: core count, clock speed and CPU architecture shown on expand
- Sort by CPU, GPU or total score to see performance ranking from different angles
How to Use
- 1Open the chart: chips are sorted by AnTuTu total score, highest first
- 2Type a chip name in the search box, for example Snapdragon 8 Elite or Dimensity 9400, to filter instantly
- 3Click a brand chip (Qualcomm, MediaTek, Samsung, HiSilicon, Unisoc) to see chips from one vendor
- 4To compare Snapdragon vs Dimensity, turn on Compare Mode and select the flagships you want to compare
- 5Check whether an older flagship still holds up: search Snapdragon 888 or Dimensity 9300 and compare it against current mid-range chips
- 6Expand any chip row to see AnTuTu CPU and GPU sub-scores plus hardware specs
- 7Sort by CPU or GPU score to see which chip leads in specific workload types
- 8Clear filters anytime with the Clear all link to return to the full ranking
Frequently Asked Questions
Snapdragon vs Dimensity, which is better?
By AnTuTu total score the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (2,449,060) leads the Dimensity 9500 (2,319,961). Snapdragon wins in GPU performance; Dimensity has stronger CPU scores. Below flagships the gap narrows and the specific model matters more than the brand.
How much faster is the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 than the Dimensity 9300?
Both are late-2023 4nm-class chips. The Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 scores 1,372,529 total vs the Dimensity 9300 at 1,344,087. Real differences come from the phone's cooling and tuning, so a well-cooled 8 Gen 3 phone can beat a poorly tuned Dimensity 9300 phone.
Is a Snapdragon 888 phone still good in 2026?
For daily use, yes: the 888 (2020, AnTuTu total around 800k) still handles social apps, video and light gaming smoothly. It falls short of current flagships in sustained heavy gaming and battery efficiency. As a used phone it is fine under 500 yuan; above that, a current mid-range like the Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 is the better buy.
What do the benchmark scores on this chart mean?
Scores are raw AnTuTu V11 results. CPU score measures processor performance; GPU score measures graphics performance; Total is the combined result. Higher is better. A score difference under 5% is within normal variance across devices.
Can I compare phone SoCs with desktop CPUs here?
Not meaningfully: phone SoCs run at 3-15W while desktop CPUs draw 65-250W, so raw scores are not comparable across device classes. This chart only ranks mobile SoCs against each other.
Why does the same chip score differently on different phones?
Sustained performance varies by phone: two phones with the same Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 can differ by 10-15% under load because cooling, power budget and tuning decide throttling. This chart shows chip-level scores from AnTuTu, not the maximum any specific device can reach.
Kirin vs Snapdragon: how do Huawei chips compare?
Huawei's newer Kirin chips (9000S, 9010, 9020) have limited benchmark data outside China. The highest Kirin on this chart is the Kirin 9000 (2020, total around 540k). Current Snapdragon flagships lead by roughly two generations on raw performance.
Exynos vs Snapdragon: same Galaxy phone, which version is faster?
On this chart the Samsung Exynos 2500 (1,437,726) sits close to the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 (1,416,433). For older models, the Snapdragon version of the same Galaxy was historically 5-15% faster than the Exynos one, so check the exact device before buying used.
When was the Dimensity 9400 released?
The Dimensity 9400 launched in October 2024 with a total score of 1,788,839, roughly on par with the Snapdragon 8 Elite from the same season. Its successor, the Dimensity 9500, arrived in late 2025 at 2,319,961.
Are Helio chips good enough for daily use?
Yes, for basic use: a Helio G99 handles social apps, video and casual games smoothly, and most phones with it cost under 1,000 yuan. It struggles with heavy games and multitasking.
Which SoC should I look for in a gaming phone?
Prioritize the flagship tier: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (2,449,060) leads the chart, with the Dimensity 9500 (2,319,961) close behind. Previous generation flagships like the Snapdragon 8 Elite (1,990,417) offer most of the performance at a lower price. Cooling matters as much as the chip.
Which mobile SoC is the most powerful in 2026?
The highest AnTuTu total goes to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 (2,449,060), followed by Dimensity 9500 (2,319,961), Snapdragon 8 Elite (1,990,417), and Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 (1,933,243). Actual phone choice depends more on cooling and price than raw score.
How fast is the Snapdragon 8 Elite, and how does it compare with the 8 Gen 3?
The Snapdragon 8 Elite (2024) scores 1,990,417 total, about 45% above the 8 Gen 3 at 1,372,529. Expect less of the gap in sustained heavy gaming, where cooling decides.
Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 vs 8 Gen 2: is the upgrade worth it?
The 8 Gen 3 scores around 1,372,529, about 44% above the 8 Gen 2 at 952,809. An 8 Gen 2 phone is still fine for 2026 daily use; pay the premium for 8 Gen 3 if you keep phones 3+ years or play heavy titles.