Just when we thought MediaTek was done rebranding the Helio G99 to death, they pulled another one out of the hat—meet the MediaTek Helio G200. You’d be forgiven for thinking this was going to be a major leap forward. G100 to G200? That sounds like a generational upgrade, right?
Well… not really.
Let’s break it down, the way we do it here: no jargon, just facts and real-world perspective.
The Helio G200 is built on the same 6nm TSMC process as the Helio G99 and Helio G100. So no changes there. The CPU layout is also painfully familiar:
- 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz
- 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz
- GPU: Mali-G57 MC2
Sound familiar? It should—this is the exact same setup from the Helio G99 and Helio G100. At this point, you could probably recite these specs in your sleep if you’ve been following MediaTek for the last two years.
🎮 Any performance gains?
Honestly? Not really.
The performance of the G200 is virtually identical to the G99 and G100. Same cores, same clock speeds, same GPU. You’re looking at an AnTuTu score hovering around 410K–420K, which is right in line with its predecessors. That puts it squarely in the lower mid-range bracket.
So if you were hoping for better gaming or multitasking performance, you’re going to be disappointed.
📸 So what did they improve?
Ah, here’s where things get slightly interesting.
📷 Camera Support
The G200’s Image Signal Processor (ISP) keeps the support up to 200MP sensors, just like the G100—but this time, there are tweaks for better low-light performance, faster autofocus, and zero shutter lag. Now, don’t expect DSLR-level results, but it should make budget and mid-range phones take slightly better pictures, especially at night.
📶 Connectivity
MediaTek has also bumped up the connectivity options. You now get:
- Faster 4G LTE (Category 13 DL, 13 UL)
- Wi-Fi 5 with MIMO
- Bluetooth 5.4
- Dual VoLTE and VoNR (for 4G voice)
There’s still no 5G, which is a bit of a bummer in 2025. Meanwhile, Qualcomm is pushing 5G even in their low-end chips like the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2.
🎥 Multimedia improvements
The G200 can now handle 1080p at 60fps video recording a bit more smoothly, and it offers faster memory access speeds—still LPDDR4x and UFS 2.2, but with some minor optimizations to improve app loading and multitasking.
🔁 G99 vs G100 vs G200: What’s the Difference?
| Feature | Helio G99 | Helio G100 | Helio G200 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Process | 6nm TSMC | 6nm TSMC | 6nm TSMC |
| CPU | 2x A76 + 6x A55 | Same | Same |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 | Same | Same |
| Camera Support | Up to 108MP | Up to 200MP | Up to 200MP |
| Video Recording | 1080p @ 30fps | 1080p @ 30fps | 1080p @ 60fps |
| Connectivity | Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.2 | Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.4 | Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.4, VoNR |
| Storage/RAM | UFS 2.2, LPDDR4x | Same | Same |
| 5G Support | ❌ | ❌ | ❌ |
🧠 Verdict: Should you care about the G200?
If you’re already using a phone with a G99 or G100, then no, you don’t need to upgrade. The difference is too small to notice unless you squint really hard at camera samples or network stats.
But if you’re buying a new phone in 2025 and it comes with a Helio G200? That’s fine. It’s a decent chip. Just don’t expect it to compete with Qualcomm’s 4nm offerings like the Snapdragon 4 Gen 2 or even older 5G chips like the Dimensity 6100+.
✂️ TL;DR
The MediaTek Helio G200 is essentially a Helio G99 with better camera and connectivity features. Same CPU, same GPU, same performance. It’s a small quality-of-life upgrade, not a game changer.
If anything, it’s more of a G99.2 than a true G200. But hey, at least it’s not just another lazy rebrand… it tries.
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