Hi there, hope you’re good? In this article we’re going to be doing a comparison between two lower mid-range SoCs—the MediaTek Helio G200 vs Unisoc T8300. These two chips are targeting the same market, fighting for space in the sub-₦300,000 ($200) 4G and 5G smartphone territory.
At first glance, you might expect MediaTek to win this by default, but hold your horses. Things aren’t as straightforward anymore—Unisoc is cooking something serious.
Helio G200
The Helio G200 is a 4G LTE lower mid-range chip that was announced in May 2025. But let’s be honest, this chip is just a rebranded Helio G100, which is a rebadged G99, which itself is a refresh of the Helio G96, which is a rework of the Helio G95, which… well, you get the point.
This entire line traces back to the legendary Helio G90T. It’s the same SoC, slightly tweaked and renamed five times. I had so much fun writing that out 
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The Helio G200 will show up in devices from the Infinix Hot and Note series, Tecno Camon and Spark, and Redmi’s Note 15 Pro 4G line.
Unisoc T8300
The Unisoc T8300 is also a lower mid-range chip, but this one has 5G. It was announced in March 2025 and is already powering devices like the Nubia Neo 3.
Unlike Unisoc’s recent recycling act, the T8300 is a new SoC. It’s built to compete in performance, efficiency, and features.
MediaTek Helio G200 vs Unisoc T8300
| Feature | Helio G200 | Unisoc T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| Launch | May 2025 | March 2025 |
| Process | 6nm TSMC | 6nm TSMC |
| CPU Cores | 2x Cortex-A76 + 6x A55 | 2x Cortex-A78 + 6x A55 |
| CPU Max Clock | 2.2GHz (A76) | 2.2GHz (A78) |
| GPU | Mali-G57 MC2 @ 1000MHz | Mali-G57 MC2 @ 1000MHz |
| RAM | LPDDR4X @ 2133MHz | LPDDR4X @ 2133MHz |
| Storage | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Camera | 200MP | 108MP |
| Video Capture | 2K @ 30fps, 1080p @ 60fps | 4K @ 60fps |
| Display Support | FHD+ @ 120Hz | FHD+ @ 120Hz |
| Modem | 4G LTE (Cat 13), Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.4 | 5G, 4G LTE (Cat 18), Wi-Fi 5, BT 5.3 |
| AnTuTu | 429,591 | 479,599 |
| GeekBench | 733/2028 | 752/2209 |
CPU Performance
The Helio G200 comes with a familiar setup:
- 2x Cortex-A76 at 2.2GHz
- 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz
The Unisoc T8300 answers with:
- 2x Cortex-A78 at 2.2GHz
- 6x Cortex-A55 at 2.0GHz
Both have the same number of cores and the same clock speeds, but Cortex-A78s are architecturally superior to A76s. That means better instruction handling, better battery efficiency, and better heat management. In short, the T8300 wins this round without breaking a sweat.
Winner: Unisoc T8300
GPU
Both chips use the Mali-G57 MC2, clocked at 1000MHz. Same GPU, same clock, same performance. Please note that the Unisoc T8300’s better CPUs could give it an advantage in CPU intensive games.
Winner: Tie
Benchmarks
Let’s back things up with numbers:
| Benchmark | Helio G200 | Unisoc T8300 |
|---|---|---|
| AnTuTu v10 | 429,591 | 479,599 |
| GeekBench 6 (Single-Core) | 733 | 752 |
| GeekBench 6 (Multi-Core) | 2028 | 2209 |
The T8300 is about 12% faster on AnTuTu, 3% faster in single-core, and 9% faster in multi-core on GeekBench. Not exactly a blowout, but consistent across the board.
Winner: Unisoc T8300
RAM & Storage
Both chips support:
- LPDDR4X RAM @ 2133MHz
- UFS 2.2 storage
This means they’ll behave similarly when it comes to app loading, UI smoothness, and multitasking. But thanks to the T8300’s newer CPU cores, it might still feel just a bit quicker in real use.
Winner: Tie (with a lean toward T8300)
Camera
The Helio G200 supports cameras up to 200MP, with video recording up to 2K@30fps or 1080p@60fps. The Unisoc T8300 supports up to 108MP, but can shoot 4K video at 60fps.
Let’s be real—camera megapixels are overrated. I’ve seen 64MP sensors take better photos than some 108MP ones. The real value here is in video recording, and the T8300’s ability to do 4K@60fps gives it the edge for content creators.
Winner: Unisoc T8300 (for video)
Winner: Helio G200 (on paper megapixels)
Display Support
Both chips support FHD+ (1080p) at 120Hz refresh rate. No advantage here.
Winner: Tie
Connectivity
This one’s not even close.
- Helio G200: 4G LTE (Cat 13), Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.4
- Unisoc T8300: 4G LTE (Cat 18), 5G, Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth 5.3
Even though the G200 has a slightly newer Bluetooth version, the T8300 wins hands down for including 5G and faster LTE speeds.
Winner: Unisoc T8300
Tally Time
| Category | Winner |
|---|---|
| CPU | T8300 |
| GPU | Tie |
| RAM | Tie |
| Storage | Tie |
| Benchmarks | T8300 |
| Camera (Photos) | Helio G200 |
| Video Recording | T8300 |
| Display | Tie |
| Connectivity | T8300 |
Verdict: A Changing of the Guard?
Let’s be honest—Unisoc just beat MediaTek at their own game.
The only thing keeping the Helio G200 in the conversation is its 200MP camera support, which—let’s be real—doesn’t mean much in practical use. In almost every other department—CPU, benchmarks, video, connectivity—the Unisoc T8300 pulls ahead.
Once upon a time, the idea that Unisoc could take on and beat a Helio G-series SoC would’ve sounded like a joke. But here we are.
Even more wild? Phones powered by the T8300 are likely to cost the same—or less—than Helio G200 devices.
Final Thoughts
This MediaTek Helio G200 vs Unisoc T8300 comparison has proven that it might be time to admit that the MediaTek Helio G90/G95/G96/G99/G100/G200 line is on life support. It’s done its job, carried its weight, and held the mid-range down for years.
But in 2025? It’s time to retire the G90 family, or push it down to the budget segment and let newer, more capable chips like the T8300 take the lead.
Unisoc isn’t just in the Mid-range conversation anymore—they’re leading it.
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