The Mali-450 is now considered for most modern Android tasks. The Mali-G31 MP2 is the standard for modern "ultra-efficient" budget devices, providing the necessary compatibility to run current software smoothly.
G31 at 28nm ~ 0.8W. Mali-450 at 28nm ~ 1.2W for lower performance. G31 is more power-efficient . Mali-g31 Mp2 Vs Mali-450
The Mali-450 panted, heat radiating from the SoC. "How? My clock speed is higher! My memory bandwidth is sufficient!" The Mali-450 is now considered for most modern Android tasks
Tested on representative SoCs: G31 (MediaTek Helio A22) vs Mali-450 MP4 (MediaTek MT6580) the other deploying the new Mali-G31.
The conflict began when the Great Chip Shortage forced manufacturers to look backward and forward simultaneously. One manufacturer released two phones in the same price bracket: one resurrecting the old Mali-450, the other deploying the new Mali-G31.