MediaTek has launched a new SoC, Helio G36 chipset for budget smartphones. The SoC joins its already launched Helio G35 and the Helio G37 processor family and focuses on improving gaming and display performance, among other features. Following are the specifications:
CPU Specifications
The Helio G36 is developed using TSMC’s 12nm chip fabrication process which is based on an octa-core CPU structure. It includes the Arm Cortex-A53 CPU with a clock speed of up to 2.2GHz. It’s predecessors, the Helio G35 and the G37 can go upto the clock speed of 2.3GHz. So, no major differences exist between the G36 and the G35/G37 apart from some minor ones.
Performance
This Soc has the IMG PowerVR GE8320 GPU on board that helps to deliver the best graphics performance in the segment and up to 8GB of LPDDR4x RAM. The chipset also supports eMMC 5.1 storage, much like the G35 SoC. This processor supports display resolution of up to FHD+. It can also support up to a 90Hz refresh rate, which can make scrolling and gaming smooth.
The MediaTek Helio G36 supports dual cameras of 13MP sensors or a single 50MP rear sensor, Depth of Field (Bokeh) effects, and several AI features like AI Beautification. For an enhanced gaming experience, the Helio G36 comes equipped with MediaTek HyperEngine 2.0 Lite, which adds the Resource Management Engine 2.0 tech. This can help in the dynamic management of CPU, GPU, and RAM.
Connectivity
For connectivity, the chipset comes with a Global 4G LTE Cat-7 modem (2 CC-CA) to support dual-SIM with VoLTE/ViLTE services. Other options include Wi-Fi 5, Bluetooth version 5.0, GPS, Beidou, Galileo, Glonass, and QZSS.
The MediaTek Helio G36 chipset is expected to power an upcoming budget gaming-centric phones in India soon. Since the Helio G36 is an entry-level chipset, we can expect it to power phones under Rs 10,000 – 12,000 price brackets. But, the exact timeline of its use remains unknown.