The entry-level SoC market is heating up—not with innovation, but with rebadging and rebranding. Unisoc has once again taken an old processor, dusted it off, renamed it, and launched it into the market with a shiny new badge. The result? The Unisoc T7225.
This isn’t new at all. The Unisoc T7225 follows in the footsteps of the Unisoc T7200 which is a repackaged Unisoc T606. This means that’s the Unisoc T7225 itself is also nothing more than a rebranded Unisoc T612, a chip that originally debuted back in 2022. However, it still holds some relevance, especially for low-cost entry-level devices targeting emerging markets.
The Unisoc T7225 has already made its debut and is set to go on to power other entry-level devices as well.
What is the Unisoc Tiger T7225?
The Unisoc Tiger T7225 is a budget-tier mobile SoC launched in late 2023 under the Tiger T7000 series by Unisoc, a Chinese chipmaker. It’s part of the company’s broader strategy of recycling its existing SoC portfolio by assigning new product names and marketing them as new releases. On paper, the Unisoc T7225 offers slightly higher CPU frequencies than the T7200, and bumps the display output up to 1080p. However, underneath the small upgrades, it’s effectively the T612 in disguise.
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Unisoc T7225 Key Specs
- CPU: 2x Cortex A75 (1.8GHz) + 6x Cortex A55 (1.8GHz)
- GPU: Mali G57 MP1
- ISA: ARMv8
- Process: 12nm
- RAM: LPDDR4X (1600MHz)
- Storage: eMMC 5.1, UFS 2.1, UFS 2.2
- Display support: Up to 1080p
- Camera support: Up to 108MP
- Video encoding/decoding: 1080p@60fps
- Modem: 4G LTE (Cat.7 DL / Cat.13 UL)
- Bluetooth: 5.0
- Wi-Fi: 5 (802.11ac)
Performance: CPU, GPU, RAM & Storage
Like the Unisoc T7200, the T7225 also runs on a familiar 2+6 big.LITTLE CPU cluster using Cortex A75 and A55 cores. This time however, it is clocked higher at 1.8GHz. This slight overclocking gives it a small performance boost in everyday use. The Cortex A75 performance cores are starting to age but are still capable of handling basic tasks well.
With a typical AnTuTu score in the range of 250,000–270,000, the T7225 stays firmly in the budget tier—above entry-level (A53/A55-only SoCs) but below lower mid-range chips that use Cortex A76.
The Mali G57 MP1 GPU remains unchanged from the T7200. It’s modest and efficient, but not meant for heavy-duty gaming. Games like PUBG Lite and Free Fire will run fine on low settings.
There’s support for LPDDR4X RAM which ensures decent memory bandwidth and smooth multitasking. For storage, there’s support for UFS 2.2 which is a massive win. This is especially true because most SoCs around this performance range only support eMMC 5.1 storage. Devices that pair this SoC with UFS storage will feel significantly faster than those using eMMC 5.1.
Display Handling
One of the few upgrades here is that the Unisoc T7225 has native support for 1080p resolution. This is a welcome move from the 720p limitation of the T7200. It means sharper visuals and better compatibility with FHD+ displays—although how fluid it feels will depend on the GPU and display refresh rate, which is not natively emphasized here.
Camera & Video
The Unisoc T7225 supports up to a 108MP sensor, at least on paper. In reality, this means phones with 108MP sensors will perform reasonably well in daylight, especially with a good ISP implementation. However since this is an entry level SoC, I doubt OEMs will use 108MP sensors. Night photography, HDR, and stabilization will still be limited.
It also handles 1080p video at 60fps, which is a solid offering for budget-tier chips. However, there’s no 4K, and don’t expect fancy extras like EIS or multi-frame noise reduction.
Communications
Connectivity is standard for this class. You get 4G LTE Cat.7, Bluetooth 5, and Wi-Fi 5, which is more than enough for markets where 5G is still a premium feature. There’s no 5G modem, and that’s intentional—this chip is targeted at affordability, not future-proofing.
Verdict: Another Day, Another Rebrand
The Unisoc Tiger T7225 is not new—it’s a T612 in a new outfit. The rebranding may confuse consumers, but at least the chip still offers solid performance for its class. It’s best suited for budget smartphones priced between 120K and 160K, provided they include UFS 2.2 storage and at least 4–6GB of RAM.
If marketed correctly and priced fairly, phones powered by the T7225 will make sense for users looking for affordable devices that can handle just the basics—calls, chats, streaming, social media, and light gaming.
But don’t let the new name fool you. This Tiger isn’t new—it just changed its stripes.
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