Helio G85 vs Helio G91
The Helio G85 and the Helio G91 are both entry-level chips made by MediaTek. In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (1,430 vs 1,400) and in single-core. Their 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics scores are nearly level (80 vs 80).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelSingle-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelGraphics 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.
| Helio G85 | Helio G91 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MediaTek | MediaTek |
| Class | Entry | Entry |
| Announced | May 2020 | Feb 2024 |
| Process | 12 nm TSMC | 12 nm TSMC |
| CPU | 8 cores 2× 2.0 GHz + 6× 1.8 GHz | 8 cores 2× 2.0 GHz + 6× 1.8 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 2 GHz | 2 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| 5G modem | 4G only | 4G only |
| Place in our ranking | #105 of 110 (better) | #108 of 110 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 410 | 400 |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 1,430 | 1,400 |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 80 | 80 |
| Phones in our database | 1 phone | 2 phones |
| Best-rated phone | Samsung Galaxy A06 4.3 | REDMI 17 5.2 |
| Newest phone | Samsung Galaxy A06 Aug 2024 | REDMI 17 Aug 2026 |
Phones with the Helio G85
1 phone in our database, best rated first.
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Samsung Galaxy A06
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Phones with the Helio G91
2 phones in our database, best rated first.
Helio G85 vs Helio G91: FAQ
Which is faster, the Helio G85 or the Helio G91?
In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (1,430 vs 1,400) and in single-core. Their 3DMark Steel Nomad Light graphics scores are nearly level (80 vs 80). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Helio G85 or the Helio G91 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The two chips are nearly level there (80 vs 80). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Helio G85 or the Helio G91?
The Helio G91 is newer: it was announced in February 2024, while the Helio G85 was announced in May 2020.
Which phones use the Helio G85 and the Helio G91?
The Helio G85 powers one phone in our database: the Samsung Galaxy A06. The Helio G91 powers 2 phones in our database, including the REDMI 17 and REDMI 13.
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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