. While the Mali-450 was a dominant "ultra-efficient" GPU around 2012, the Mali-G31 (introduced in 2018) was designed to replace that tier with much higher efficiency and feature parity for modern Android versions. Key Comparisons Mali-450 (High Quality/MP) Mali-G31 MP2 Architecture Utgard (Older) Bifrost (Modern) OpenGL ES Support Vulkan API Efficiency Lower (Older process) 20% more efficient than predecessors Gaming/Emulation Struggle with 3D/modern titles Smoother, supports modern titles Why the Mali-G31 MP2 is Superior Modern API Support : The Mali-450 is limited to OpenGL ES 2.0

The G31 supports Vulkan , which reduces CPU overhead and improves gaming efficiency. The Mali-450 cannot run many modern games (e.g., Genshin Impact , PUBG New State , Fortnite ) because they require Vulkan or OpenGL ES 3.2.

If you want to play games like PUBG Mobile or Roblox with stable frames and decent lighting, the G31’s Vulkan support provides a much "higher quality" visual experience than the Mali-450 ever could. 3. Video Playback and 4K Streaming

: Users on Reddit have noted that while the Mali-450 struggles with even basic NES or SNES emulation and feels "buggy," the Mali-G31 can handle modern launchers and retro games smoothly.