We work closely with global device makers when it comes to testing and benchmarking devices powered by our chipsets, but ultimately brands have the flexibility to configure their own devices as they see fit. MediaTek follows accepted industry standards and is confident that benchmarking tests accurately represent the capabilities of our chipsets. MediaTek preemptively published a blog post on its website ahead of the article’s publication, titled “Why MediaTek stands behind our benchmarking practices.” The firm shared the statement it sent to Anandtech as part of the post, seen below: Nevertheless, it seems like the MediaTek-powered phone was still cheating in benchmarks.
BENCHMARKS FROM GEEKBENCH OVER CHEATING UPDATE
The latter device launched in 2017, suggesting this behavior has been going on for a while.Īnandtech was able to extract the references from the Reno 3 Pro running out-of-the-box firmware, but that a subsequent firmware update hid these references away. MediaTek sports mode uncovered?Īnandtech then dug into the offending device’s firmware files and found references tying benchmark apps to a so-called “sports mode.” It’s believed that this mode ramps up things like the memory controller and scheduler in order to facilitate faster performance.įurther investigation by Anandtech revealed that this wasn’t limited to Oppo’s devices, as it found these references in devices like the Realme C3, Xiaomi Redmi Note 8 Pro, and Sony Xperia XA1 as well. The outlet also tested the Chinese version of the Reno 3 Pro, which swaps the Helio P95 for a Snapdragon 765G, and noted the phone ran the benchmark without resorting to cheating. This revealed a 30% drop in benchmark score compared to the previous questionable score, with Anandtech saying some tests in the benchmark dropped by 75%. Ever since phones started crunching through Geekbench, AnTuTu, or any other test, manufacturers have been trying to win by any method possible.Ī stealth version of the PCMark benchmark utility — which manufacturers can’t identify — was installed on the Reno 3 Pro. Smartphone companies cheating benchmarks is a story as old as smartphones themselves.
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