MediaTek Helio G99: The MediaTek Helio G99 chipset is an advancement of the LTE-only Helio G96, built on the 6nm platform, instead of 12nm. It has an octa-core CPU and support for Full HD+ display with up to 120Hz screen refresh rate. The first low midrange smartphone to use this chipset will arrive as early as Q3 2022.
The MediaTek Helio G99 features are pair of Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six A55 cores up to 2.0GHz. However, its GPU is only a Mali-G57 MC2, a clear downgrade from the G76 MC4 that came with its last two-generation (Helio G95). It’s a shame that the Helio G99 chipset doesn’t support 5G connectivity, plus the GPU is weak compared to its last two generation.
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MediaTek Helio G99 Specs
| Process | 6nm TSMC |
| CPU | 2x Cortex-A76 @ 2.2GHz 6x Cortex-A55 @ 2.0GHz |
| GPU | Arm Mali-G57 MC2 |
| Display | Full HD+ Rx 120Hz refresh |
| Memory Type | LPDDR4X |
| Storage Type | UFS 2.2 |
| 4G Support | Yes |
| Bluetooth | 5.2 |
| Max video capture | 2k |
The Mali-G57 MC2 GPU gives its Support for LPDDR4X and UFS 2.2 technology. Also, device makers can take full advantage of the big 108MP cameras, allowing users to capture the most detailed photos.
More so, the fast Cat-13 4G LTE modem is integrated into the chip for the best power efficiency. Global bands and IMS services are supported, while advanced features such as 4×4 MIMO and 256QAM provide reliable connectivity even in areas of high network traffic. The first low midrange smartphone to use this chipset will arrive as early as Q3 2022.
