Helio G37 vs Helio G88
The Helio G37 and the Helio G88 are both entry-level chips made by MediaTek. In Geekbench 6, the Helio G88 is 52% faster in multi-core (1,260 vs 830) and 132% faster in single-core.
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Helio G88 +52%Single-core Geekbench 6
Helio G88 +132%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.
| Helio G37 | Helio G88 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Class | Entry | Entry |
| Place in our ranking | #128 of 130 | #125 of 130 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 190 | 440 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 830 | 1,260 (better) |
| Phones in our database | 2 phones | 1 phone |
| Best-rated phone | — | TCL 40 NXTPAPER 4.7 |
| Lowest US launch price | $149 TCL 40 XL | — |
| Newest phone | TCL 40 XL Feb 2023 | TCL 40 NXTPAPER Aug 2023 |
Phones with the Helio G37
2 phones in our database, best rated first.
Phones with the Helio G88
1 phone in our database, best rated first.
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4.7
TCL 40 NXTPAPER
6.78″ 90 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,010 mAh
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Helio G37 vs Helio G88: FAQ
Which is faster, the Helio G37 or the Helio G88?
In Geekbench 6, the Helio G88 is 52% faster in multi-core (1,260 vs 830) and 132% faster in single-core. Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Which phones use the Helio G37 and the Helio G88?
The Helio G37 powers 2 phones in our database, including the TCL 40 XL and TCL 40 SE. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $149, for the TCL 40 XL. The Helio G88 powers one phone in our database: the TCL 40 NXTPAPER.
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 same chip can score a little differently from phone to phone, depending on cooling, clock speeds and software.
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