Helio G81
The Helio G81 is an entry-level 12 nm chipset from MediaTek, first seen here in a phone announced in 2025. It suits calls, chats, social media and video; light games run well, heavy 3D games only at low settings. 3 phones on LexzyTech Specs use it.
How powerful is the Helio G81?
Its processor has 8 cores (2 × Cortex-A75 at 2 GHz, 6 × Cortex-A55 at 1.8 GHz), running at up to 2 GHz.
Graphics come from the Mali-G52 MC2.
It is made on a 12 nm process, an older process that uses more power under heavy load than newer chips.
On our 1-5 scale it scores 1.5 for everyday speed, 1 for heavy apps, 1 for gaming and 1 for battery efficiency.
Those ratings come from public benchmark results: 412 single-core and 1,363 multi-core in Geekbench 6, and 267,388 in AnTuTu 10.
What it runs well
As an entry-level chipset, the Helio G81 handles calls, chats, social media and video; light games run well, heavy 3D games only at low settings.
From our 1-5 ratings of the chip's design (cores, graphics, process); not a benchmark score. How long a phone keeps its speed when hot depends on the phone and needs testing.
What phones with the Helio G81 offer
3 phones on LexzyTech Specs use the Helio G81, from Umidigi and Meizu.
They come with 4 to 8 GB of RAM and 128 GB to 256 GB of storage.
They have screens up to 120 Hz, batteries of 5000 to 6000 mAh, wired charging up to 20 W, main cameras of 32 to 50 MP.
They are 4G phones.
Helio G81 specifications
| Maker | MediaTek |
|---|---|
| Process | 12 nm |
| First phone on LexzyTech | 2025 |
| CPU | Octa-core (2x2.0 GHz Cortex-A75 & 6x1.8 GHz Cortex-A55) |
| GPU | Mali-G52 MC2 |
| Class | Entry-level |
| Everyday speed (our rating) | 1.5 of 5 |
| Heavy apps (our rating) | 1 of 5 |
| Gaming (our rating) | 1 of 5 |
| Battery efficiency (our rating) | 1 of 5 |
| Video (our rating) | 1 of 5 |
Phones with the Helio G81
Quick answers
Which phones use the Helio G81?
Umidigi G100 Pro, Umidigi G100x, Meizu Mblu 22 Pro.
Who makes the Helio G81?
MediaTek, on a 12 nm process.
Is the Helio G81 good for gaming?
It is an entry-level chip with the Mali-G52 MC2 graphics, 1 of 5 for gaming on our scale: expect calls, chats, social media and video; light games run well, heavy 3D games only at low settings. This is our rating of its design, not a benchmark.
Do phones with the Helio G81 support 5G?
No, the ones on LexzyTech Specs are 4G phones.
How much RAM do phones with the Helio G81 have?
4 to 8 GB on the phones LexzyTech Specs lists.
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