Although both processors are based on the Cortex-A7 architecture, their market positioning shows a clear divergence. The i.MX6ULL, backed by NXP’s decades of expertise in the industrial sector, continues to focus on high-reliability applications. Its product lifecycle management (10+ years) and low failure rate (<0.3%) have earned it a solid reputation in harsh industrial environments.
On the other hand, the T113 leverages Allwinner’s fast iteration capability in consumer electronics, emerging strongly in the wave of intelligent upgrades. It demonstrates unique advantages, especially in the emerging field of Industrial IoT.
BLIIoT’s ARMxy series embedded gateways adopt both solutions: the BL310 is built on the i.MX6ULL, while the BL335 is powered by the T113-i processor, offering users multiple options.
| Feature | i.MX6ULL (NXP) | T113 (Allwinner) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Core Architecture | Single-core Cortex-A7 @900MHz | Dual-core Cortex-A7 @1.2GHz | T113 offers stronger multi-core performance |
| Process Technology | 40nm | 28nm | T113 is more power efficient |
| GPU | None (2D acceleration only) | Mali-400 MP2 | T113 supports 3D graphics |
| Typical Power | 150mW–500mW | 100mW–2W | T113 has lower standby consumption |
| Memory Support | DDR3/LPDDR2 256MB–512MB | DDR3/DDR3L/LPDDR3 | T113 supports newer memory standards |
i.MX6ULL strengths: Industrial reliability, rich peripheral support.
T113 strengths: Cost-effectiveness, multimedia processing capability.
Choose i.MX6ULL when:
✓ Industrial PLC control (-40°C ~ +105°C wide temperature range)
✓ Multi-serial port communication devices (up to 8x UART)
✓ Projects requiring long-term stable supply (10+ year lifecycle)
Choose T113 when:
✓ Smart terminals (digital signage, educational tablets)
✓ Video surveillance edge nodes (H.264 encoding/decoding)
✓ Cost-sensitive projects (10–30% lower price)
i.MX6ULL:
Recommended to use Yocto Linux for development
Pay attention to DDR3 trace length matching requirements
T113:
Requires Allwinner’s customized toolchain
Video encoding/decoding depends on dedicated DSP resources
The i.MX6ULL still dominates in the industrial sector due to its reliability and long lifecycle, while the T113 is rapidly gaining traction in emerging smart devices. Research shows that by 2023, T113 shipments in consumer electronics had surpassed i.MX6ULL, but i.MX6ULL remains the mainstream choice in industrial applications.
