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AnTuTu has released its June 2025 ranking of the most powerful Android smartphones, based on performance benchmarks for CPU, GPU, memory, and storage. Leading the list is the gaming-focused Nubia RedMagic 10S Pro+, with devices powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ dominating the top positions. Here's a breakdown of the top 10, what makes these phones stand out, and why the global rankings may differ from the Chinese market.
Top 3 Performers
- Nubia RedMagic 10S Pro+
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (overclocked to 4.47 GHz CPU, 1.2 GHz GPU)
- AnTuTu Score: 2.9 million
- Highlights: A gaming powerhouse with advanced cooling, top-tier specs, and a variant featuring 24 GB RAM and 1 TB storage, making it ideal for intensive tasks.
- Vivo X200 Ultra
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- AnTuTu Score: 2.88 million
- Highlights: A flagship with triple cameras (14mm, 35mm, 85mm focal lengths), high-end image processing, and strong graphics performance.
- Oppo Find X8 Ultra Satellite Edition
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- AnTuTu Score: 2.88 million
- Highlights: Adds satellite communication support and advanced photo/video capabilities to flagship-level performance.
The Rest of the Top 10
- Vivo X200s
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- AnTuTu Score: 2.87 million
- Highlights: Balances power and efficiency, with a focus on camera and display quality.
- iQOO Neo10 Pro+
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- AnTuTu Score: 2.86 million
- Highlights: Gaming-oriented device, building on the Neo9 Pro+ with improved specs and performance.
- Honor GT Pro
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite (overclocked)
- AnTuTu Score: 2.84 million
- Highlights: Designed for gaming and multitasking with strong thermal management.
- OnePlus Ace 5 Pro
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- AnTuTu Score: 2.72 million
- Highlights: A well-balanced flagship offering excellent value for its performance.
- OnePlus 13
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- AnTuTu Score: 2.71 million
- Highlights: Focused on speed, display quality, and camera performance.
- iQOO 13
- Chipset: Snapdragon 8 Elite
- AnTuTu Score: 2.70 million
- Highlights: High-end gaming performance and robust cooling system.
- Redmi K80 Ultra
- Chipset: MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
- AnTuTu Score: 2.66 million
- Highlights: A performance-packed flagship with modern features at a more affordable price.
Chipset Showdown: Snapdragon vs Dimensity
This ranking highlights the fierce competition between Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400+. Seven out of ten devices use the Snapdragon 8 Elite, with some featuring overclocked variants. The top performer, RedMagic 10S Pro+, owes its lead to an overclocked Snapdragon chip pushing CPU frequency to 4.47 GHz and GPU to 1.2 GHz.
However, the Dimensity 9400+ is closing the gap, with Vivo X200s and Redmi K80 Ultra posting scores close to Snapdragon’s best, showcasing MediaTek’s continued rise in the premium segment.
AnTuTu notes that most devices in the ranking come with 16–24 GB of RAM and 1 TB of storage, which is becoming the norm for 2025 flagships. The scores are based on at least 1,000 test runs per device, using average rather than peak results to reflect real-world performance more accurately.
Why Is the Ranking China-Focused?
The AnTuTu benchmark is primarily compiled from data collected on devices sold in China, where flagship competition is especially fierce. Some models like the RedMagic 10S Pro+ or Oppo Find X8 Ultra Satellite Edition are also sold globally, but often under different names or with altered specs.
Models like the OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13 are already available internationally, though their global versions may yield different benchmark results due to software tuning or hardware variations.
AnTuTu’s global rankings may soon include devices such as the Samsung Galaxy S25 (powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy) or new Xiaomi flagships that haven’t yet reached the sample threshold for ranking. Users on X have pointed out that international versions often perform slightly below their Chinese counterparts due to regional software optimization differences.
What AnTuTu Doesn’t Measure
While AnTuTu evaluates CPU, GPU, memory, and storage performance, it does not account for:
- Camera quality – for example, the superior imaging on the Vivo X200 Ultra or Oppo Find X8 Ultra.
- Battery life – endurance metrics are excluded from the score.
- Software optimization – which can heavily affect real-world experience and fluidity.
For users choosing a smartphone, these overlooked factors may be more important than raw benchmark performance alone.
What’s Next?
Competition is expected to intensify in the coming months as new models launch. The Realme GT 7 Pro Racing Edition, currently testing on the Snapdragon 8 Elite, is rumored to challenge the top 3. The upcoming Xiaomi 15S Pro, potentially featuring the custom Xring O1 chip, may debut in July.
Looking ahead to 2026, it’s likely that 24 GB RAM will become the standard for flagship devices, pushing performance boundaries even further.
