Unisoc T9100

Unisoc T9100: an upper mid-range 5G chip focused on security and 4K60

Key specifications

• CPU: 1× Cortex-A76 @ 2.7 GHz + 3× Cortex-A76 @ 2.3 GHz + 4× Cortex-A55 @ 2.1 GHz; 6 nm process, 1+3+4 tri-cluster.

• GPU: Mali-G57 MP4.

• Memory & storage: LPDDR4X up to 2133 MHz, eMMC 5.1 / UFS 3.1.

• Display: FHD+ up to 120 Hz, optional QHD+ 60 Hz, HDR10+, VRR, dual-output / foldable displays.

• Video: 4K@60 encode/decode, 10-bit decode.

• Cameras & ISP: Vivimagic 6.0, new quad-core ISP (2+2), photos up to 108 MP, MFNR/HDR, EIS, AI features.

• Connectivity: 5G NR Rel-15, SA/NSA, carrier aggregation (CA), Dual-VoNR; Wi-Fi 802.11ac, BT 5.0, GNSS, FM.

• AI: discrete NPU up to 8 TOPS.

• Performance estimate: AnTuTu v10 ~520–540k, Geekbench 6 ~890/2400–2450 (1T/multi).

Architecture and compute

The T9100 uses a tri-cluster 1×A76 + 3×A76 + 4×A55 layout with peak clocks up to 2.7 GHz—essentially a strengthened successor to the T820 line with a broader system feature set. It feels responsive in day-to-day tasks; under long, heavy loads it’s less efficient than newer A78/A720 cores, but short-burst snappiness remains a strong point.

Graphics, display, and multimedia

The four-cluster Mali-G57 MP4 comfortably drives FHD+@120 Hz in mainstream titles (without promising stable 120 fps in the heaviest games). The media pipeline supports full 4K@60 encode/decode and HDR10+, which is notable for this class.

Connectivity and security

Beyond core 5G features (SA/NSA, CA, Dual-VoNR), the chip emphasizes hardware security:

• Integrated Secure Element (iSE).
  A dedicated microcontroller with isolated memory for keys and certificates. It runs protected applets (payments, IDs, transit cards) independently of the main OS. Even if Android/iOS is compromised, data inside the iSE remains inaccessible.

• Trusted Execution Environment (TEE).
  A “trusted” zone inside the main CPU (e.g., Arm TrustZone) that isolates critical workloads—biometrics (face/fingerprint), encryption, integrity checks. TEE apps are isolated from normal apps in both directions.

• Hardware crypto engine.
  Accelerates AES/ChaCha, SHA, RSA/ECC, and more. Benefits include faster biometric unlock, storage/data encryption, secure TLS connections, contactless payments, and digital signatures—without noticeable performance drops.

Together this yields faster, more resilient payment flows, reliable key/document storage, lower power during crypto operations, and a higher barrier against attacks than software-only protection.

Cameras, imaging, and AI

Vivimagic 6.0 with a quad-ISP (2+2) delivers solid mid-range imaging: up to 108 MP, multi-frame night, EIS, and portrait segmentation. The NPU (up to 8 TOPS) accelerates scene recognition, noise reduction, camera effects, and UI tasks.

Memory, storage, and I/O

Support for LPDDR4X and up to UFS 3.1 provides a snappier system compared with UFS 2.2/eMMC-based SoCs. Wireless includes Wi-Fi ac and Bluetooth 5.0, plus GNSS and FM.

Comparisons and positioning

Versus Unisoc T8300.
T8300 is newer on the CPU side (Cortex-A78/A55) and brings a more modern 5G stack (including some Release-17 features). However, the T9100’s GPU is clearly stronger by configuration: Mali-G57 MP4 with 4 compute clusters vs. Mali-G57 MC2 on the T8300 (2 clusters). In practice, T8300 tends to win on CPU efficiency and connectivity; T9100 leads in peak GPU and multimedia throughput.

Versus MediaTek Helio G200.
G200 pairs 2×A78 + 6×A55 with Mali-G57 MC2; T9100 uses A76×4 (plus A55×4) and Mali-G57 MP4. T9100 often edges ahead in aggregate and FP32/GPU tests (thanks to more GPU clusters), while G200’s newer CPU cores give it an efficiency advantage. Differences are small and hinge on device implementation.

Versus Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (a tier above).
S6G4 (4 nm, Cortex-A720/A520 + Adreno) is predictably faster and more efficient, but platform and device costs are higher. T9100 counters with lower platform cost and the availability of UFS 3.1 in its class.

In practice and devices

Within the nubia Neo 3 family, the Neo 3 GT 5G is listed with the Unisoc T9100. A silicon-equivalent variant previously shipped as Unisoc T820 and appears in the nubia Neo/Neo 2.

Verdict

The Unisoc T9100 is a practical upper mid-range option with strong hardware security, full 4K@60, FHD+@120 Hz, and fast UFS 3.1. CPU-wise it’s mature A76 at high clocks; GPU-wise the wider G57 MP4 enables comfortable FHD gaming. If your priorities are secure payments/workflows, robust multimedia, and sensible device pricing, the T9100 is a well-balanced choice.