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Is Qualcomm a better company than Mediatek?

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N. Jarah

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Answered May 15, 2020

The best between the two would certainly depend on the needs of the user; however, comparing their specifications side to side, many will agree that Qualcomm has a better processor than MediaTek. Qualcomm's chips are on the high-end range because their chips include top of the line cores.

MediaTek tends to use the standard cores. Another difference between them that sets them apart is their battery life. Qualcomm includes batteries that last a long time, while MediaTek's batteries have a short life. Along with those differences, most common phone brands use Qualcomm in their devices, for the reason that the phones can last a long time.

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M. Delilah

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Answered May 15, 2020

The title of a better company could go to either company. MediaTek has had issues in the past, but they have improved since they launched Helio P60. This device combines the energy of the processors of four ArmCortex-A73's. On the flip side, Qualcomm Snapdragon batteries optimize better than Mediatek.

When it comes to Mediatek, their devices normally have a shorter lifespan. Qualcomm's batteries have a better life because they have the ability to run all day and when their life is depleted, they do charge at a faster rate. Despite their differences, both have great products, so the best would be dependent upon the user's needs.

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D. Nichols

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Answered May 12, 2020

A lot of people often wonder if Qualcomm is a better company than Mediatek probably because most gadgets make use of Qualcomm more as their main chipset. Take note that it will still depend on the type of gadget that you are purchasing and the type of items that are being used by different companies.

For example, the top of the line chipset made by Mediatek will definitely be better than a mid-range chipset of Qualcomm. The choice will still depend on the preference of people who are checking out these two brands. People will have different opinions about which one is better depending on their experience.

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Yashu Dhiman

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Yashu Dhiman, Content Writer, Diploma in Literature, Noida, India

Answered May 12, 2020

There are a lot of people who are always confused about this. They do not know if Qualcomm is actually better than MediaTek. The thing is that there are some products of MediaTek that may be better than the ones that are available. When it comes to performance, you should remember that Qualcomm may be better because it will have the ability to provide a faster process as compared to MediaTek.

The thing about MediaTek though, is that they can upgrade easily, and their items are not as expensive as Qualcomm, which means that if the time comes when you truly need to upgrade, this is not something that you need to spend too much money on.

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S. Hughes

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Answered May 11, 2020

There are a lot of people who may debate which one is better. There are some people who say that Qualcomm is better than MediaTek while there are also some people who say that they prefer MediaTek. It all boils down to people’s preferences. Some of the chipsets that are being offered by Qualcomm may tend to heat up faster.

Qualcomm is chosen by people mainly because of the standard processors that they use. Qualcomm will make sure of the latest innovations to ensure that the best ones will be used and offered to their customers. It is best to compare two different specific products coming from different brands in order to make better choices.

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V. Barnes

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Answered May 11, 2020

It would depend on how people would view things. There are definite differences between Qualcomm and Mediatek that should be noticed. A lot of people feel that Qualcomm is better simply because of the performance, but it will still come down to what people’s preferences are. The recent Mediatek chipset has started to make waves among people who would like to have the latest chipset.

Another thing to consider is the RAM that will be supported will also depend on the type that you are going to purchase. Both MediaTek and Qualcomm will support 8GB of RAM, but Qualcomm will be able to support RAM that is lower than what is current.

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Matz Lewis Clark

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Answered May 01, 2020

Qualcomm typically sold high end to mid-range chips while MediaTek targets the low end. Most of Qualcomm’s processors are superior to MediaTek ones. This superiority is because high-end processors are not MediaTek’s specialty, and their chips do not cost as much money. Both of these chipsets offer A7 architecture, which is relatively power efficient.

But MediaTek lacks in its performance compared to Qualcomm’s Snapdragon. Qualcomm uses top of the line CPU cores in their chipsets, and Media Tek uses more of the standard cores. MediaTek’s battery life is extremely short-lived.

However, Qualcomm’s battery life is formidable and long-lasting. Many times, wireless users choose to buy smartphones with Qualcomm processor since all of the reining brands of phones use Qualcomm. The degradation cycle of Qualcomm processor is also far better than the MediaTek processor.

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E. Austin

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Answered May 01, 2020

It’s a tossup. MediaTek has improved after the launch of Helio P60, which is powering some of the devices. The MediaTek Helio P60 is combined blowing energy of four major ArmCortex-A73 processors among its centers.

However, Qualcomm Snapdragon devices possess better battery optimization than Mediatek, whose devices often have a short shelf life. MediaTek does not usually release its SoC source code to the general public. Between the two companies, both have created formidable products, so it is a race that ends with a tie, somewhat.

However, some would say that Qualcomm is substantially better because they demonstrate that because of its great battery life, it can have devices run all day long, and it charges very quickly as well.

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