Dimensity 7100 vs Dimensity 7300
The Dimensity 7100 and the Dimensity 7300 are both mid-range chips made by MediaTek. In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (2,950 vs 2,970), but the Dimensity 7300 is 4% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Dimensity 7300 scores 26% higher (347 vs 276).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelSingle-core Geekbench 6
Dimensity 7300 +4%Graphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Dimensity 7300 +26%Higher 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 7100 | Dimensity 7300 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Class | Mid-range | Mid-range |
| Announced | Dec 2025 | May 2024 |
| Process | 6 nm TSMC N6 | 4 nm TSMC |
| CPU | 8 cores 4× 2.4 GHz + 4× 2.0 GHz | 8 cores 4× 2.5 GHz + 4× 2.0 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 2.4 GHz | 2.5 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G610 MC2 | Mali-G615 MC2 |
| 5G modem | Built-in 5G | Built-in 5G |
| Place in our ranking | #61 of 102 | #60 of 102 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 990 | 1,030 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 2,950 | 2,970 |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 276 | 347 (better) |
| Phones in our database | 2 phones | 18 phones |
| Best-rated phone | HONOR 600 Lite 6.0 | realme 16 Pro 5G 7.3 |
| Lowest US launch price | — | $200 TCL NXTPAPER 70 Pro |
| Newest phone | nubia Air Pro May 2026 | TCL P80 Sep 2026 |
Phones with the Dimensity 7100
2 phones in our database, best rated first.
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6.0
HONOR 600 Lite
6.6″ 120 Hz, 108 MP camera, 6,520 mAh
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nubia Air Pro
6.77″ 144 Hz, 108 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
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Phones with the Dimensity 7300
18 phones in our database, best rated first.
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7.3
realme 16 Pro 5G
6.78″ 144 Hz, 200 MP camera, 6,500 mAh
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7.2
OPPO Reno16 F 5G
6.57″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 6,500 mAh
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7.1
Motorola Edge 50 Neo
6.4″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 4,310 mAh
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7.0
Motorola Edge 60
6.67″ 120 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,200 mAh
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Dimensity 7100 vs Dimensity 7300: FAQ
Which is faster, the Dimensity 7100 or the Dimensity 7300?
In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (2,950 vs 2,970), but the Dimensity 7300 is 4% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Dimensity 7300 scores 26% higher (347 vs 276). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Dimensity 7100 or the Dimensity 7300 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The Dimensity 7300 scores 26% higher than the Dimensity 7100 (347 vs 276). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Dimensity 7100 or the Dimensity 7300?
The Dimensity 7100 is newer: it was announced in December 2025, while the Dimensity 7300 was announced in May 2024.
Which phones use the Dimensity 7100 and the Dimensity 7300?
The Dimensity 7100 powers 2 phones in our database, including the HONOR 600 Lite and nubia Air Pro. The Dimensity 7300 powers 18 phones in our database, including the realme 16 Pro 5G, OPPO Reno16 F 5G and Motorola Edge 50 Neo. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $200, for the TCL NXTPAPER 70 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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