Helio G85 vs Unisoc T7250
The Helio G85 and the Unisoc T7250 are both entry-level chips, made by MediaTek and Unisoc. In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (1,430 vs 1,420), but the Unisoc T7250 is 7% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Helio G85 scores 19% higher (80 vs 67).
Benchmarks head to head
Full chipset rankingMulti-core Geekbench 6
Nearly levelSingle-core Geekbench 6
Unisoc T7250 +7%Graphics 3DMark Steel Nomad Light
Helio G85 +19%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 G85 | Unisoc T7250 | |
|---|---|---|
| Maker | MediaTek | Unisoc |
| Class | Entry | Entry |
| Announced | May 2020 | Aug 2024 |
| Process | 12 nm TSMC | 12 nm TSMC |
| CPU | 8 cores 2× 2.0 GHz + 6× 1.8 GHz | 8 cores 2× 1.8 GHz + 6× 1.6 GHz |
| Max CPU speed | 2 GHz | 1.8 GHz |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 | Mali-G57 MP1 |
| 5G modem | 4G only | 4G only |
| Place in our ranking | #108 of 116 (better) | #110 of 116 |
| Geekbench 6 single-core | 410 | 440 (better) |
| Geekbench 6 multi-core | 1,430 | 1,420 |
| Graphics (3DMark Steel Nomad Light) | 80 (better) | 67 |
| Phones in our database | 1 phone | 6 phones |
| Best-rated phone | Samsung Galaxy A06 4.3 | Ulefone RugKing 5 Pro 4.8 |
| Lowest US launch price | — | $260 AGM H6 Pro |
| Newest phone | Samsung Galaxy A06 Aug 2024 | AGM H6 Pro Sep 2026 |
Phones with the Helio G85
1 phone in our database, best rated first.
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4.3
Samsung Galaxy A06
6.7″ 60 Hz, 50 MP camera, 5,000 mAh
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Phones with the Unisoc T7250
6 phones in our database, best rated first.
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4.8
Ulefone RugKing 5 Pro
6.78″ 60 Hz, 64 MP camera, 20,000 mAh
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4.5
REDMI A7 Pro
6.9″ 120 Hz, 13 MP camera, 6,000 mAh
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4.4
Oukitel G7
6.52″ 60 Hz, 64 MP camera, 10,600 mAh
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4.4
REDMI A5
6.88″ 120 Hz, 32 MP camera, 5,200 mAh
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Helio G85 vs Unisoc T7250: FAQ
Which is faster, the Helio G85 or the Unisoc T7250?
In Geekbench 6, the two chips are nearly level in multi-core (1,430 vs 1,420), but the Unisoc T7250 is 7% faster in single-core. In 3DMark Steel Nomad Light, a graphics test, the Helio G85 scores 19% higher (80 vs 67). Real-world speed also depends on how well each phone keeps the chip cool and on its software.
Is the Helio G85 or the Unisoc T7250 better for gaming?
3DMark Steel Nomad Light measures graphics performance, which matters most for games. The Helio G85 scores 19% higher than the Unisoc T7250 (80 vs 67). Cooling, screen refresh rate and game support also make a difference, so check the phones themselves.
Which is newer, the Helio G85 or the Unisoc T7250?
The Unisoc T7250 is newer: it was announced in August 2024, while the Helio G85 was announced in May 2020.
Which phones use the Helio G85 and the Unisoc T7250?
The Helio G85 powers one phone in our database: the Samsung Galaxy A06. The Unisoc T7250 powers 6 phones in our database, including the Ulefone RugKing 5 Pro, REDMI A7 Pro and Oukitel G7. The lowest US launch price with this chip is $260, for the AGM H6 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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