The 4G midrange market was about to go bye-bye till Unisoc resurrected it with a new SoC that flipped it on its head. In this article, we’ll compare this new SoC with an older one that was a mainstay. This is the MediaTek Helio G99 vs Unisoc T7300.
The Mediatek Helio G99 was announced in May of 2022 by MediaTek. It replaces the Helio G96 and offers decent lower mid-range performance for smartphones. This SoC is built on the 6nm TSMC process and can be found in popular devices such as the Redmi Note 14, Redmi Note 14S, Redmi Note 13 Pro 4G, Infinix Zero 30 4G, Tecno Pova 6, Samsung Galaxy A16 4G, Samsung Galaxy A17 4G amongst many others.
The Unisoc T7300 on the other hand is much more modern as it was announced in 2025. It is entirely and replaces the Unisoc T7280. Despite its naming scheme, it actually has more in common with the Unisoc T8300. It is also built on 6nm (TSMC) and can be found on the Itel Super 26 Ultra.
A lot of people don’t like Unisoc SoCs because of the company’s past history and reputation but we’re here to have a fair comparison. Which SoC between these two deserves your money?
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Helio G99 vs Unisoc T7300
| Feature | Helio G99 | Unisoc T7300 |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | 2x Cortex A76 (2.2GHz)
6x Cortex A55 (2.0GHz) |
2x Cortex A78 (2.2GHz)
6x Cortex A55 (2.0GHz) |
| GPU | Mali G57 MP2 | Mali G57 MP2 |
| ISA | ARMv8 | ARMv8 |
| Fab | 6nm TSMC | 6nm TSMC |
| AnTuTu v10 | 422,000 | 500,000 |
| Geek Bench 6 | 729 / 1979 | 924 / 2248 |
| RAM | LPDDR4X (2133MHz) | LPDDR4X (2133MHz) |
| Storage | UFS 2.2 | UFS 2.2 |
| Display | FHD@120Hz | FHD@144Hz |
| Camera | Up to 108 MP | Up to 108MP |
| Video | 2K@30fps, 1080p@30fps | 2K@30fps, 1080p@60fps |
| Comms | 4G LTE Cat. 13, BT 5.2, Wi-Fi 5 | 4G LTE, BT 5.4, Wi-Fi 5 |
Performance
In this department, there’s only going to be one clear winner all day and that winner is the Unisoc T7300. This is because it houses 2x Cortex A78 performance CPUs running at 2GHz. The Helio G99 also has 2 performance CPUs running at 2.2GHz but they’re the older and weaker Cortex A76 CPUs. For serious tasks, the Unisoc T7300 will perform better than the Helio G99. However for regular tasks, both SoCs will perform similarly as they both use 6x Cortex A55 CPUs running at 2.0GHz.
GPU, Graphics and Gaming
When it comes to graphics and gaming, both processors use the same Mali G57 MP2 GPU and would perform on the same level. The Mali G57 MP2 is a lower mid-range GPU that can handle most apps fairly well and can run most HD games at mid to high settings.
The Helio G99 boasts of MediaTek’s Hyper Engine whilst the Unisoc T7300 claims that it’s Miracle Gaming Engine can perform wonders. Nonetheless, this is a tie with a slight advantage going to the Unisoc T7300 for having better CPUs.
RAM and Storage
Both the G99 and T7300 support LPDDR4X RAM running at 2133MHz. For storage, manufacturers can pair them with a UFS 2.2 module.
Benchmarks
Whilst benchmarks are mostly synthetic, they represent real world performance. The two most prominent ones we’ll turn to are GeekBench which tests exclusively for CPU performance and AnTuTu which tests the entire SoC.
On GeekBench, the Unisoc T7300 walks away with an easy in both the single core and multi tests. It boast higher scores (924 / 2248) when compared to those of the Helio G99 (729 / 1979). The story remains the same on AnTuTu as the Unisoc T7300 scores 500,000 points to easily beat the Helio G99’s score of 422,000 points.
Camera and Video
Both SoCs support cameras of up to 108MP and can record videos of 2K@30fps and 1080p@30fps. However, the Unisoc T7300 can also record 1080p video at 60fps as well.
Display
Both SoCs support displays of up to Full High Definition (FHD+ or 1080p). The only difference here is that whilst the Helio G99 maxes out at 120Hz, the Unisoc T7300 can reach 144Hz.
Comms
The Helio G99 support 4G LTE connectivity, Bluetooth 5.2, WiFi 5 and GPS. The Unisoc T7300 also supports similar specs like 4G LTE, Bluetooth 5.4, Wi-Fi 5 and GPS
Let’s Tally and Conclude
- CPUs – Unisoc T7300
- GPU – Draw
- RAM/Storage – Draw
- Benchmarks – Unisoc T7300
- Camera – Draw
- Video – Unisoc T7300
- Display – Draw
- Comms – Draw
In all fairness, the Helio G99 is an old chip from 2022 so the fact that it lost in the key categories is no shame. With that being said, the better chip here, although not by a long stretch, is the Unisoc T7300. It offers the better performance, video and refresh rates on a display. I would pick it over the Helio G99. Unisoc are on the right path to revival and long may this continue. These companies need some competition and hopefully, Unisoc will provide it.
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You said it all Jeff! Some dude was in an argument with me on X (Twitter) over this same position. The new Unisoc T7300 is a clear championed and performance breast in the 4G lower budget SOC for smartphones. It is way and above all other competition from Mediatek and Snapdragon.