The gaming smartphone Nubia Red Magic 10S Pro+ has topped the AnTuTu ranking of the most powerful Android flagships for the third consecutive month in July 2025. The device, equipped with an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition processor, scored a record 2,943,537 points, strengthening its lead thanks to a powerful cooling system and gaming optimization. Here's a look at the top 10 most powerful smartphones of July, their specifications, and the ongoing competition between Qualcomm and MediaTek chips.

Ranking Leader: Red Magic 10S Pro+
Red Magic 10S Pro+ retains first place with a score of 2,943,537 points in AnTuTu. The smartphone features an overclocked version of the Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition chip with a main core frequency of 4.47 GHz and a GPU clocked at 1.2 GHz. An active cooling system with built-in fans allows the processor to perform at maximum capacity, providing stable performance even in the most demanding games, including PC-level AAA titles like Genshin Impact or Honkai: Star Rail at maximum settings.
The global version of the Red Magic 10S Pro, available on AliExpress, has a slightly smaller battery and less powerful charging compared to the Plus version, but retains the same gaming capabilities. The device also offers a unique built-in PC emulator with quick access to Steam and Epic Games Store platforms, making it appealing to gamers.

Top 3: Snapdragon 8 Extreme Competition
The second and third spots went to the Vivo X200 Ultra (2,893,125 points) and iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ (2,889,141 points), both powered by the standard version of the Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition. The Vivo X200 Ultra stands out with its camera system, offering multi-focal lenses with focal lengths of 14mm, 35mm, and 85mm, along with support for 28mm and 70mm with ISZ technology. At the same time, the phone shows high gaming performance. The iQOO Neo 10 Pro+, the top model in the Neo 10 lineup, combines power, quality cameras, and stylish design, making it a versatile choice for users seeking a balance between gaming and everyday use.

Full Top 10 Flagships of July 2025
The AnTuTu ranking for July 2025, based on average test results from July 1 to 31, includes the following models (all with configurations of 16–24 GB RAM and 512 GB–1 TB storage):

  1. Red Magic 10S Pro+ — Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition — 2,943,537 points
  2. Vivo X200 Ultra — Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition — 2,893,125 points
  3. iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ — Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition — 2,889,141 points
  4. Vivo X200s — Dimensity 9400+ — 2,860,875 points
  5. Honor GT Pro — Snapdragon 8 Extreme OC — 2,851,956 points
  6. OnePlus Ace 5 Pro — Snapdragon 8 Extreme — 2,722,244 points
  7. OnePlus 13 — Snapdragon 8 Extreme — 2,706,899 points
  8. iQOO 13 — Snapdragon 8 Extreme — 2,687,611 points
  9. Redmi K80 Ultra — Dimensity 9400+ — 2,667,786 points
  10. OPPO Find X8 Ultra — Snapdragon 8 Extreme — 2,667,408 points

Seven out of ten smartphones use the Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition chip, emphasizing its dominance in the flagship segment. However, the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+, featured in the Vivo X200s and Redmi K80 Ultra, shows similar results, highlighting MediaTek’s progress in competing with Qualcomm.

Why Aren’t Samsung and Xiaomi in the Ranking?
Notably, Samsung and Xiaomi models are absent from the top 10, despite their popularity. Samsung, which traditionally uses Snapdragon for Galaxy chips, likely didn’t make the list due to software optimization issues or lower CPU frequencies compared to overclocked versions used by Chinese brands. Xiaomi, in turn, is represented only by the sub-flagship Redmi K80 Ultra on the Dimensity 9400+, which took ninth place. The Xiaomi 16 flagship on the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 is expected to appear in the rankings after its release in September 2025.

Mid-Range Segment Situation
In the mid-budget smartphone ranking, devices on MediaTek Dimensity chips lead. First place goes to the iQOO Z10 Turbo with the Dimensity 8400, followed by the realme Neo 7 SE (Dimensity 8400 Max) and the Redmi Turbo 4 (Dimensity 8400 Ultra). These processors offer high performance in the 30,000–50,000 ruble price range, making them popular among gamers and users seeking powerful yet affordable devices.

What’s Next?
The AnTuTu ranking for July 2025 shows relative stability in the flagship segment, as most brands continue using last year’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and Dimensity 9400+ chips. Major changes are expected in fall 2025 with the release of new processors such as the Snapdragon 8 Elite 2, which promises improved energy efficiency and support for advanced AI features. The first smartphones on this chip, including the Xiaomi 16, will begin appearing in September–October.
In addition, the international AnTuTu ranking may differ from the Chinese one due to software optimization and hardware configuration differences. For example, the Samsung Galaxy S25 on Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy will likely appear in the lists after the global release in early 2026.

Conclusion
The Red Magic 10S Pro+ remains the unmatched leader among Android flagships thanks to its overclocked Snapdragon 8 Extreme Edition and advanced cooling system, making it an ideal choice for gamers. The Vivo X200 Ultra and iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ show that high performance can be combined with quality cameras and a versatile design. The competition between Snapdragon and Dimensity is becoming increasingly intense, and fall 2025 promises new records with the release of the next generation of processors.