Dimensity 6100+ vs Helio G99
The Dimensity 6100+ and the Helio G99 are both entry-level chips made by MediaTek. In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (1,870 vs 1,890), but the Helio G99 is 4% faster in single-core. Their 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics scores are nearly level (132 vs 133).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelSingle-core Geekbench 6
Helio G99 +4%Graphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Nearly levelHigher is better. Bars are relative to the faster chip in each test. A dash means we don’t have a reliable result for that chip yet.
Key facts
Specs from the chip makers. The better result in each benchmark is highlighted.
| Dimensity 6100+ | Helio G99 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Class | Entry | Entry |
| Announced | Jul 2023 | May 2022 |
| Process | 6 nm TSMC N6 | 6 nm TSMC N6 |
| CPU | 8 cores 2× 2.2 GHz + 6× 2.0 GHz | 8 cores 2× 2.2 GHz + 6× 2.0 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 2.2 GHz | 2.2 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Mali-G57 MC2 |
| 5G modem | Built-in 5G | 4G only |
| Place in our ranking | #99 of 115 | #96 of 115 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 690 | 720 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 1,870 | 1,890 |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 132 | 133 |
| Phones in our database | 2 phones | 8 phones |
| Best-rated phone | Samsung Galaxy A15 5G 4.7 | REDMI Note 13 Pro 5.9 |
| Lowest US launch price | $200 Samsung Galaxy A15 5G | — |
| Newest phone | Samsung Galaxy XCover7 Jan 2024 | Samsung Galaxy A08 Sep 2026 |
Phones with the Dimensity 6100+
2 phones in our database, best rated first.
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4.7 Discontinued
Samsung Galaxy A15 5G
6.5″ 90 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
From $199.99 + Compare -
4.5
Samsung Galaxy XCover7
6.6″ 60 Hz, 50 MP camera, 4,050 mAh
No US price + Compare
Phones with the Helio G99
8 phones in our database, best rated first.
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5.9
REDMI Note 13 Pro
6.67″ 120 Hz, 200 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
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5.7
REDMI Note 14
6.67″ 120 Hz, 108 MP camera, 5,500 mAh
No US price + Compare -
5.7 Discontinued
POCO M6 Pro
6.67″ 120 Hz, 64 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
No US price + Compare -
5.5
Samsung Galaxy A17
6.7″ 90 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
No US price + Compare
Dimensity 6100+ vs Helio G99: FAQ
Which is faster, the Dimensity 6100+ or the Helio G99?
In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (1,870 vs 1,890), but the Helio G99 is 4% faster in single-core. Their 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics scores are nearly level (132 vs 133). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Dimensity 6100+ or the Helio G99 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The two chips are nearly level there (132 vs 133). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Dimensity 6100+ or the Helio G99?
The Dimensity 6100+ is newer: it was announced in July 2023, while the Helio G99 was announced in May 2022.
Which phones use the Dimensity 6100+ and the Helio G99?
The Dimensity 6100+ powers 2 phones in our database, including the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G and Samsung Galaxy XCover7. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $200, for the Samsung Galaxy A15 5G. The Helio G99 powers 8 phones in our database, including the REDMI Note 13 Pro, REDMI Note 14 and POCO M6 Pro.
Where do these benchmark scores come from?
They are reference results for each chip: the median of several Geekbench 6 runs on retail phones. The 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics score is the median of the results for retail phones with the chip in the official ranking of UL, the maker of 3DMark. The same chip can score a little differently from phone to phone, depending on cooling, clock speeds and software.
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