As the year 2023 ends, it is time for us to find out which 10 Android Smartphones had the privilege to top the ranking according to AnTuTu Benchmark.
Top 10 Android Smartphone List:
Before proceeding to the list you have to understand that, AnTutu doesn’t consider camera, display, and other relevant criteria in their ranking. So the top 10 phones in this list may not be the top 10 devices for all types of uses. It only shows the power and performance ranking of the smartphone’s CPU, GPU, UX, and Memory.
According to AnTuTu, These are the top 10 smartphones with the highest specs and performance:
Source: AnTuTu
Performance Overview according to the List:
1. OnePlus Ace 2 Pro:
Leading the pack with an impressive total score and a low Infogad score, the OnePlus Ace 2 Pro stands out as a high-performance smartphone, combining a powerful S-8 Gen 2 24/1024 SOC with excellent CPU, GPU, and memory performance.
2. Red Magic 8 Pro+:
Close on the heels of the leader, the Red Magic 8 Pro+ excels in CPU and GPU performance, securing the second spot with a powerful S-8 Gen 2 16/512 SOC and notable scores across the board.
3. ROG 7 (Asus):
The ROG 7 from Asus, although slightly behind in total score, showcases a balanced performance with a solid CPU, GPU, and memory setup. Its Infogad score is slightly higher, indicating a good overall package with room for improvement.
4. Mi 13 (Xiaomi):
Xiaomi’s Mi 13 offers strong overall performance with a reliable S-8 Gen 2 12/256 SOC. While it lags behind the top contenders, it maintains a respectable position in the list.
5. Mi 13 Pro (Xiaomi):
Similar to its sibling, the Mi 13 Pro holds its ground with a decent total score, featuring a reliable S-8 Gen 2 12/256 SOC. It showcases a good balance across CPU, GPU, and memory aspects.
6. Galaxy S23+ (Samsung):
Samsung’s Galaxy S23+ delivers a well-rounded performance with its S-8 Gen 2 OC 8/512 SOC. It falls slightly behind the competition but still maintains a strong position.
7. Galaxy S23 Ultra (Samsung):
Despite being a flagship, the Galaxy S23 Ultra trails behind its counterparts in total score. However, it excels in various aspects, showcasing the potential for improvement in future iterations.
8. Mi 13T Pro (Xiaomi):
Xiaomi’s Mi 13T Pro, equipped with the M-9200+ 16/1024 SOC, secures a decent position in the rankings. It presents a good balance of features and performance.
9. Galaxy S23 (Samsung):
The Galaxy S23 offers a satisfactory performance with an S-8 Gen 2 OC 8/256 SOC. While it lags behind in certain aspects, it provides a reliable smartphone experience.
10. Redmi K60 Ultra (Xiaomi):
Xiaomi’s Redmi K60 Ultra, equipped with the M-9200+ 12/256 SOC, rounds up the list. It provides a compelling mix of features and performance, standing out in specific areas such as GPU performance.
Short Review:
Now Let’s give a short review of the listed phones and find out why they are at the top of the AnTuTu Benchmark ranking:
1. OnePlus Ace 2 Pro:
The OnePlus Ace 2 Pro is a high-performance smartphone that lives up to the ‘Flagship Killer’ legacy by topping in AnTuTu Benchmark. Here’s a short review of The OnePlus Ace 2:
Design: The design is similar to previous models, with a plastic bezel and a thickness of nearly 9mm. The volume buttons and alert slider have swapped places, which might be confusing for users who are used to OnePlus phones.
Display: The screen is a 6.7-inch Q9+ panel from BOE with a resolution of 1240P. It supports high-frequency PWM dimming and is operatable even when there is water on the screen.
Performance: The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 processor. It performs well in benchmark tests, but it still suffers from overheating and downclocking.
Battery: The phone has a 5000mAh battery capacity and supports 150W SuperVOOC wired fast charging technology. This allows you to fully charge your phone in an incredible 17 minutes.
Camera: The main focus is still on the performance and the ultra-wide camera is weak.
In essence, this smartphone stands as an enticing option for budget-conscious users, delivering a potent combination of strong performance and an impressive display. Keep in mind the USB 2.0 limitation, especially with the 1TB storage variant.
2. Red Magic 8 Pro+:
The Red Magic 8 Pro+ is a gaming phone that offers top-notch performance. Here’s a short review:
Design: The Red Magic 8 Pro+ comes in an attractive rectangular body2. It has a refined design with just enough RGB.
Display: The phone features a 6.8-inch FHD AMOLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate.
Performance: The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It’s stuffed with more gaming features than ever.
Battery: The phone has a 6,000 mAh battery12. It offers excellent battery life.
Camera: The phone has a 50MP main camera, an 8MP ultrawide camera, and a 2MP macro camera1. However, the front camera quality is not up to the mark
The Red Magic 8 Pro+ stands tall as a gaming powerhouse, offering top-notch performance, an appealing design, and a feature-rich experience. Just be mindful of the front camera’s performance if photography is a priority.
3. ROG 7:
The ROG 7 is also a gaming phone by a much bigger name in the Gaming Industry: Asus; that offers top-notch performance. Here’s a short review:
Design: The ROG 7 is unmistakably a Republic Of Gamers device. The “gamer” aesthetic of the ROG Phone line has generally been getting more and more toned down from generation to generation.
Display: The phone features a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a 165Hz refresh rate.
Performance: The phone is powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It’s stuffed with more gaming features than ever.
Battery: The phone has a 6,000 mAh battery. It offers excellent battery life.
Camera: The phone has a 50MP main camera, a 13MP ultrawide camera, and an 8MP macro camera. However, the front camera quality is not up to the mark.
The ROG 7 maintains the unmistakable Republic Of Gamers aesthetic. Boasting a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a blazing 165Hz refresh rate, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and equipped with a 6,000mAh battery, it delivers top-notch gaming performance. However, like its competitors, the front camera falls short in quality, reminding users to prioritize gaming prowess over photography.
4. Mi 13:
The Mi 13 is a flagship smartphone from Xiaomi that offers a compelling mix of features and performance.
Design: The Mi 13 has a glass back, a Gorilla Glass front, and a glossy and flat middle frame that gives off distinct iPhone vibes.
Display: The phone’s display has gotten bigger at 6.36 inches while retaining last year’s FullHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The brightness has been upgraded this year to match the Pro models at a whopping 1,900 nits peak.
Performance: The Mi 13 is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It is offered in two memory variations: 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Battery: The phone’s 4,500mAh battery remains unchanged from the Xiaomi 12, meaning you still get at least one whole day’s juice on a single charge. The latter’s 67W wired charging, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging capabilities are carried over, too.
Camera: The biggest difference between the Mi 13 and its predecessor is the former’s Leica-branded camera array. It comprises a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter with OIS (optical image stabilization), a 10MP f/2.0 telephoto camera with 3.2x optical zoom, and a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor.
The Mi 13 impresses with a sophisticated design, vibrant display, powerful Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, and a camera upgrade featuring a Leica-branded array.
5. Mi 13 Pro
The Mi 13 Pro is the bigger brother of the Mi 13 from Xiaomi. Here’s a short review:
Design: The Mi 13 Pro has a glass back, a Gorilla Glass front, and a glossy and flat middle frame that gives off distinct iPhone vibes.
Display: The phone’s display has gotten bigger at 6.73 inches while retaining last year’s FullHD+ resolution and 120Hz refresh rate. The brightness has been upgraded this year to match the Pro models at a whopping 1,900 nits peak.
Performance: The Mi 13 Pro is powered by the Qualcomm SM8550-AB Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. It is offered in two memory variations: 8GB or 12GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with 256GB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Battery: The phone’s 4,820mAh battery remains unchanged from the Xiaomi 12 Pro, meaning you still get at least one whole day’s juice on a single charge. The latter’s 67W wired charging, 50W wireless charging and 10W reverse wireless charging capabilities are carried over, too.
Camera: The biggest difference between the Mi 13 Pro and its predecessor is the former’s Leica-branded camera array. It comprises a 50MP f/1.8 main shooter with OIS (optical image stabilization), a 10MP f/2.0 telephoto camera with 3.2x optical zoom, and a 12MP f/2.2 ultrawide sensor.
The Mi 13 Pro has an elegant design, a vibrant 6.73-inch display, robust Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance, and a noteworthy Leica-branded camera upgrade.
6. Galaxy S23+
The Galaxy S23+ is a high-end smartphone from Samsung that offers a great balance of features and performance.
Design: The Galaxy S23+ has a sleek design with a polished Armor aluminum frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back. It feels great in the hand and has a high-quality feel.
Display: The phone features a 6.6-inch Super AMOLED 2X Infinity-O screen5. The display is vibrant and beautiful.
Performance: The Galaxy S23+ is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The performance is faster, addressing the biggest complaint about the Galaxy S22.
Battery: The phone’s battery life is longer than the Galaxy S22, which is one of the areas that matter most in a phone. However, there are no improvements to fast charging.
Camera: The Galaxy S23+ misses out on the Galaxy S23 Ultra’s 200MP camera and a larger battery. The cameras are basically the same as last year.
The Galaxy S23+ by Samsung strikes a balance with its sleek design featuring Armor aluminum and Gorilla Glass, a vibrant 6.6-inch Super AMOLED display, improved Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance, and longer battery life, but without camera upgrades seen in the Ultra variant.
7. Galaxy S23 Ultra
The Galaxy S23 Ultra is the flagship smartphone from Samsung that offers the best features and performance that Samsung has to offer.
Design: The Galaxy S23 Ultra has a sleek design with a polished Armor aluminum frame and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 on the front and back. It feels great in the hand and has a high-quality feel.
Display: The phone features a 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED panel made of Gorilla Glass Victus 2. The display is vibrant and beautiful.
Performance: The Galaxy S23 Ultra is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset. The performance is faster, addressing the biggest complaint about the Galaxy S22.
Battery: The phone’s battery life is longer than the Galaxy S22, which is one of the areas that matter most in a phone. However, there are no improvements to fast charging.
Camera: The Galaxy S23 Ultra wants to take smartphone photography to the next level with its massive 200MP camera and other improvements. And based on testing, this camera system — and nearly everything else about this flagship — lives up to the hype.
The Galaxy S23 Ultra stands as Samsung’s pinnacle, boasting a sleek design with Armor aluminum and Gorilla Glass, a vibrant 6.8-inch Dynamic AMOLED display, accelerated Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 performance, extended battery life, and a groundbreaking 200MP camera that elevates smartphone photography to new heights. It undeniably lives up to the hype, offering the best features and performance in Samsung’s lineup. Click Here to read a detailed review of Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra.
8. Mi 13T Pro
The Mi 13T Pro is a mid-range smartphone from Xiaomi that has a similar design to the Mi 13 but has a different SOC (MediaTek Dimensity 9200+).
Design: The Mi 13T Pro has a stylish design with vibrant color options. It’s available in either glass or eco-leather back.
Display: The phone features a 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate. The display is vibrant and beautiful.
Performance: The Mi 13T Pro is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ chipset. It’s offered in two memory variations: 12GB or 16GB of LPDDR5X RAM, paired with up to 1TB of UFS 4.0 storage.
Battery: The phone’s 5,000mAh battery supports 120W fast wired charging. According to Xiaomi, a full charge should take only 19 minutes.
Camera: The Mi 13T Pro features a Leica-powered rear camera setup. There is a large 50MP primary with OIS, another 50MP camera with a 2x zoom lens, and a 12MP ultrawide camera.
The Mi 13T Pro from Xiaomi boasts a stylish design, a vibrant 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a 144Hz refresh rate, MediaTek Dimensity 9200+ for mid-range performance, and a swift 120W fast charging with a 5,000mAh battery. The Leica-powered camera setup adds photographic excellence to this mid-range contender.
9. Galaxy S23
The Galaxy S23 is a compact phone from Samsung that features most of the same high-end specs and performance as its larger siblings.
Design: The Galaxy S23, which measures 5.8 by 2.8 by 0.3 inches (HWD) and weighs 5.9 ounces, is noticeably smaller than the S23+. It features Gorilla Glass Victus 2 panels on the front and back, and Samsung’s Armor Aluminum chassis provides additional protection in between.
Display: The phone features a 6.1-inch screen with a resolution of 2,340 by 1,080 pixels.
Performance: The Galaxy S23 is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. It offers better battery life than its predecessor, along with the most power you can get in a “small” Android phone.
Battery: The phone’s battery life is longer than the Galaxy S22. However, it has slower charging speeds compared to the S23+ and S23 Ultra.
Camera: The Galaxy S23 features a rear camera setup with a 50MP main camera, a 12MP secondary camera, and a 10MP front-facing camera.
The Galaxy S23 packs high-end specs in a compact design with a 6.1-inch display, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 for robust performance, improved battery life, and a camera setup featuring a 50MP main camera. Note, though, that charging is slower compared to larger models.
10. Redmi K60 Ultra
The Redmi K60 Ultra is a flagship smartphone from Xiaomi that offers a compelling mix of features and performance.
Design: The Redmi K60 Ultra offers three new color schemes: Moyu, Yingqing, and Qingxue. The phone brings an upgraded ceramic texture regarding glass back panel technology. The Redmi K60 Ultra features a video module that adopts one-cut milling, drilling, and cutting metal DECO design. This design choice gives the phone a unique aesthetic appeal.
Display: The Redmi K60 Ultra is equipped with a 6.67-inch Huaxing Optoelectronics screen. The mobile phone screen supports up to 144Hz refresh rate and 480Hz touch sampling rate.
Performance: The Redmi K60 Ultra debuts MediaTek’s most robust chip Dimensity 9200+. It introduces Pixelwork’s independent display chip X7 and Redmi’s exclusive violent engine 2.0 as the middle link.
Battery: The K60 Ultra inherits the 120W Immortal Second Charge of the K60 Pro. For the first time, the surging G1 battery management chip is released and combined with the surging P1 fast charging chip.
Camera: In terms of camera performance, the Redmi K60 Ultra’s camera isn’t as good as Xiaomi’s flagship’s, though there’s a bit of Leica style in the color tones. Most of the time the photos have very high contrast, with dark areas being very dark. The rear camera still supports 8K 24fps for the main camera and 1080P 30fps for the ultra-wide camera. The main camera image quality is not bad, stable, and clear, but the ultra-wide image quality really makes me not want to use it to record video twice. The front camera is interesting, supporting up to 1080P 60fps. This means you can capture high-quality selfies and video calls.
Conclusion:
These rankings provide insights into the strengths and areas for improvement for each smartphone, offering users a comprehensive view to make informed choices based on their preferences and priorities. But please keep in mind that you shouldn’t buy a smartphone based on the AnTuTu benchmark. As I said before, AnTutu doesn’t consider camera, display, and other relevant criteria in their ranking. But this list surely will help those who only prioritize performance over anything else.