Mediatek unveils Helio G200, its new 4G chipset

MediaTek is keeping its 4G chipsets relevant with the introduction of the Helio G200, the latest in its long-running Helio G-series. Although the name implies a significant advancement, the G200 is more of a subtle improvement over its predecessors. Here in this article, we'll walk through the specs and features of the Mediatek Helio G200 SoC.

Mediatek Helio G200 Overview

6nm Architecture

At its core, the Mediatek Helio G200 still runs on the 6nm TSMC N6 node, just like the Helio G99 and G100. It also retains the same octa-core CPU setup, with two Cortex-A76 cores clocked at 2.2GHz and six Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0GHz. The key change lies in the GPU, where the Mali-G57 MC2 sees a modest bump from 1.0GHz to 1.1GHz, delivering slightly better graphics performance — a welcome but incremental gain. So, we can expect a slight improvement, although not much.

Display and Memory Support

In terms of display, the Helio G200 is capable of powering Full HD+ displays with refresh rates up to 120Hz, making it a good fit for budget mid-range devices. You also get the support for LPDDR4X RAM at speeds up to 4,266Mbps and UFS 2.2 storage, just like its predecessors

HDR videos

One of the welcoming additions on the Helio G200 is its support for 12-bit Dual Conversion Gain (DCG). This enables improved HDR video quality, giving mobile videography a noticeable lift in dynamic range and color accuracy. So, HDR videos on a cheaper midrange phone could be a thing.

4G DC SAR Tech and Others

Likewise, this new Mediatek chip also supports 4G DC SAR technology. It aims to optimize the performance of social and messaging apps in regions with weak cellular signals. It reduces latency by up to 30% and boosts reception range, a curious but useful upgrade, especially for users in rural or low-signal areas. Interestingly, this technology could also benefit mobile gamers, though it’s primarily marketed for improving everyday app usage.

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In terms of connectivity, the Mediatek Helio G200 continues to rely on a Cat. 13 4G LTE modem, along with support for Wi-Fi 5 and Bluetooth 5.2, which is the same setup found in both the G99 and G100.

Specs Comparision: G99 vs G100 vs G200

Mediatek Helio G200 Launch and Availability

The Mediatek Helio G200 isn’t a groundbreaking release, but it does bring meaningful upgrades in video quality and connectivity for the 4G segment. We will get to see this SoC powering the lower midrange phones in the near future.

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