The entry-level smartphone market is saturated with budget-friendly processors, often recycling older architectures with new names. In this Unisoc T7100 vs Helio G50 Ultimate comparison, we pit two of the most popular low-cost SoCs against each other. Both are aimed at affordable devices, but each brings its own set of compromises, features, and quirks. Let’s break down the specs and see which one edges ahead.
Unisoc T7100
The Unisoc T7100, announced in early 2024, is Unisoc’s rebranded take on the older T603 (itself a rebadge of the SC9863A). It’s an entry-level SoC built for budget phones and tablets. With eight Cortex A55 cores and a PowerVR GE8322 GPU, it’s designed for everyday tasks but struggles with anything beyond light use. You’ll find it in affordable devices like the itel A series and other budget offerings from other companies.
Helio G50 Ultimate: The Ultimate Rebrand?
The Helio G50 Ultimate, launched in late 2024, is MediaTek’s latest entry-level offering. Under the hood, though, it’s a rebranded Helio G37—which itself evolved from the Helio G35 and Helio P35. It’s also designed for affordable devices, featuring eight Cortex A53 cores and a PowerVR GE8320 GPU. You should expect to see it in entry level Android phones.
Unisoc T7100 vs Helio G50 Ultimate: Spec Comparison Table
| Feature | Unisoc T7100 | Helio G50 Ultimate |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 8x Cortex A55 (4x @1.6GHz + 4x @1.2GHz) | 8x Cortex A53 @2.2GHz |
| GPU | PowerVR GE8322 (550MHz) | PowerVR GE8320 (680MHz) |
| Process Node | 28nm | 12nm |
| ISA | ARMv8 (32/64-bit) | ARMv8 (32/64-bit) |
| AnTuTu 10 | ~119,450 | ~149,247 |
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| RAM | LPDDR4X @1800MHz | LPDDR3 (933MHz) or LPDDR4X (1600MHz) |
| Storage | eMMC 5.1 | eMMC 5.1 |
| Display Support | 1080p @90Hz | 1080p @90Hz |
| Camera Support | Up to 16MP | Up to 50MP |
| Video Capture | 1080p @30fps | 1080p @30fps |
| Modem | 4G LTE Cat.7 | 4G LTE Cat.7 |
| Bluetooth | 4.2 | 5.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n) | Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
CPU cores
The Helio G50 Ultimate comes out on top here with its Cortex A53 cores clocked at 2.2GHz. This is actually surprising because we’re comparing the G50 ‘s A53 CPU cores with the T7100’s A55 cores running at 1.6GHz (and even slower for efficiency cores).
The Cortex A55 is more powerful and slightly more efficient per cycle than the A53, however the G50’s higher clock speed gives it better performance in real-world use. To make matters worse, the T7100 is built on an ancient, inefficient and rather obsolete 28nm process.
Winner: Helio G50 Ultimate
GPU
Both SoCs use PowerVR GPUs, but the G50 Ultimate’s GE8320 @680MHz is slightly faster than the T7100’s GE8322 @550MHz. Both GPUs are modest at best, only good for light gaming and very basic graphics tasks. In addition, the T7100 less efficient CPUs will hold this GPU back and reduce its ability.
Winner: Helio G50 Ultimate
Benchmarks
The Helio G50 comes out on top on AnTuTu 10 scoring 149,247 against the ~119,450 scored by Unisoc T7100. This pattern continues on GeekBench as the Helio G50 beats the T7100 in both single core tests (200 to 164) and in multi core tests (889 to 725).
Both SoCs are slow by modern standards, but the G50 Ultimate is slightly better.
Winner: Helio G50 Ultimate
RAM & Storage Support
The Unisoc T7100 supports LPDDR4X @1800MHz, slightly faster than the G50 Ultimate’s LPDDR4X @1600MHz or older LPDDR3. Both are paired with eMMC 5.1 storage, which is slow and can bottleneck app performance, especially with heavy Android skins.
Winner: Unisoc T7100 (slightly faster RAM)
Display Support
Both SoCs support 1080p @90Hz, which is plenty for entry-level phones. No clear advantage here.
Winner: Draw
Camera & Video
The G50 Ultimate’s 50MP sensor support is significantly higher than the T7100’s 16MP. This means that the Helio G50 can support better cameras than the T7100. They can both shoot 1080p videos at 30fps. In practice however, both SoCs are limited by slow ISPs and storage speeds, meaning the real-world difference may be very unimpressive.
Winner: Helio G50 Ultimate
Comms
For communication, both processors support 4G LTE, 3G HSDPA and 2G. For Bluetooth, the T7100 uses older v4.2, while G50 Ultimate uses v5.0. Moving over to Wi-Fi, T7100 sticks with Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), while G50 Ultimate steps up to Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac).
Winner: Helio G50 Ultimate (better connectivity)
Conclusion
In the battle of Unisoc T7100 vs Helio G50 Ultimate, both chips sit firmly in the entry-level segment—built for cheap phones that prioritize cost over speed. However, the Helio G50 Ultimate pulls ahead thanks to its higher CPU clock speed, better connectivity, and higher camera resolution support. The Unisoc T7100 fights back with slightly faster RAM and more efficient A55 cores, but it’s generally outclassed by the G50’s newer process node and better multimedia support.
Verdict: If you’re choosing between devices powered by these two SoCs, the Helio G50 Ultimate is the better pick—though both are best suited for light, casual use only.
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