The developers of the popular benchmark AnTuTu have published the latest Android smartphone performance ranking for September 2025. At the top of the list are Xiaomi’s newest devices, powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship chip, the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. This processor, recently introduced by Qualcomm, delivers a significant performance boost — up to 20% in CPU power and 35% in energy efficiency compared to the previous generation.

According to AnTuTu, first place confidently goes to the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max, which scores an average of 3.5 million points. This model stands out not only for its high performance but also for its unique design featuring an additional 2.8-inch rear display, which functions as a camera viewfinder and widget panel. It is followed by the Xiaomi 17 Pro (3.5 million points) and the Xiaomi 17 (3.49 million points), both also built on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and offering flagship-level specs, including LTPO AMOLED screens with up to 120 Hz refresh rate and batteries starting at 7000 mAh.

Top 10 Most Powerful Android Smartphones — September 2025

The next spots in the ranking are occupied by flagships running last-generation chips — the Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek Dimensity 9400. These devices still deliver stable performance suitable for gaming, multitasking, and AI workloads. Here’s the full top 10 according to AnTuTu:

Rank

Model

Chip

Avg. AnTuTu Score

1

Xiaomi 17 Pro Max

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

3.5M

2

Xiaomi 17 Pro

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

3.5M

3

Xiaomi 17

Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

3.49M

4

iQOO Neo10 Pro+

Snapdragon 8 Elite

3.3M

5

Vivo X200 Ultra

MediaTek Dimensity 9400

3.3M

6

RedMagic 10S Pro+

Snapdragon 8 Elite

3.2M

7

Oppo Find X8 Ultra Satellite Edition

Snapdragon 8 Elite

3.13M

8

Honor GT Pro

MediaTek Dimensity 9400

3.13M

9

Vivo X200S

MediaTek Dimensity 9400

3.06M

10

Redmi K80 Pro

Snapdragon 8 Elite

2.94M

These results are based on average scores from thousands of user tests worldwide. It is worth noting that real-world performance may vary depending on testing conditions, cooling, and software optimization.

What’s Next for October?

Experts predict shifts in the ranking as early as October 2025. New flagships from Vivo, OnePlus, and other brands — powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and MediaTek Dimensity 9500 — are set to hit the market. Among the anticipated launches are the Vivo X300 and OnePlus 15 series, which promise even higher benchmark scores thanks to improved chip architecture and AI-driven optimizations.

Meanwhile, the Xiaomi 17 series is already breaking sales records in China, starting at 4,499 yuan (around 56,000 rubles). A global release is expected in the coming months, which will further intensify market competition.

In Short...

In September 2025, AnTuTu ranked the Xiaomi 17 Pro Max as the most powerful Android smartphone with 3.5 million points, thanks to the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The top three spots were taken entirely by Xiaomi, followed by iQOO, Vivo, and others running 2024 chips. In October, new models from Vivo and OnePlus are expected to shake up the ranking. For those seeking maximum performance, the Xiaomi 17 series is the season’s leader.