AnTuTu has released its latest monthly performance rankings for January 2025, showcasing the most powerful smartphones and tablets based on benchmark results from China. This month, the flagship category remains a heated battle between Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400, with an even 50/50 split in the Top 10. However, Dimensity 9400 has claimed victory, securing the No.1 position.
Top 10 Flagship Smartphones on AnTuTu (January 2025)
The vivo X200 Pro takes the crown with an impressive average score of 2,896,624, outpacing its rivals. It is followed closely by:
- vivo X200 Pro – 2,896,624 (Dimensity 9400)
- OnePlus Ace 5 Pro – 2,888,193 (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- Red Magic 10 Pro+ – 2,868,701 (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- iQOO 13 – 2,853,651 (Snapdragon 8 Elite)
- iQOO Neo10 Pro – 2,836,633 (Dimensity 9400)
- vivo X200
- X200 Pro Mini
- OnePlus 13
- OOOI Find X8 Pro
- Honor Magic7 Pro
Notably, only the No.1 (vivo X200 Pro) and No.5 (iQOO Neo10 Pro) feature the Dimensity 9400, while the others are powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite.
Upper-Midrange Smartphone Rankings
In the upper-midrange category, the Redmi Turbo 4 dominates with an average score of 1,738,244, solidifying its lead over the competition. The Dimensity 8400 chipset inside the Redmi showcases the advantage of an all-big-core CPU configuration, allowing it to dethrone Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3-powered rivals after a long reign.
Top Upper-Midrange Smartphones:
- Redmi Turbo 4 – 1,738,244 (Dimensity 8400)
- OnePlus Ace 3V
- realme GT Neo6 SE
- OPPO Reno13 Pro
- Redmi K70E
- OPPO Reno13
- Redmi Note 12 Turbo
- OPPO Reno12
- OPPO Reno11
- iQOO Z8
Interestingly, every device in this category is powered by either the Dimensity 8 series or the Snapdragon 7+ series, further highlighting the intense competition between MediaTek and Qualcomm in the midrange segment.
Tablet Performance Rankings: Red Magic Nova Leads
The tablet category is also seeing fierce competition, with the Red Magic Nova taking the top spot. It runs on an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, narrowly surpassing the Oppo Pad 3 Pro, which utilizes the same chipset.
Top Performing Tablets (January 2025):
- Red Magic Nova (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Overclocked)
- Oppo Pad 3 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3)
- iQOO Pad2 Pro (Dimensity 9300+)
- vivo Pad3 Pro (Dimensity 9300)
- OnePlus Pad Pro (Snapdragon 8 Gen 3)
- Lenovo Legion Y700 2025
- Xiaomi Pad 6S Pro 12.4
- vivo Pad3
- iQOO Pad 2
- Xiaomi Pad 7 Pro
Final Thoughts: Snapdragon vs. Dimensity Rivalry Heats Up
January’s AnTuTu benchmark results reinforce the ongoing rivalry between Qualcomm and MediaTek, with both brands dominating the flagship and midrange segments. While the Dimensity 9400 secured the No.1 spot, Snapdragon 8 Elite-powered devices remain strong contenders.
In the midrange market, the Redmi Turbo 4’s dominance proves that MediaTek’s all-big-core strategy is paying off, while Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 7+ Gen 3 continues to hold its ground.
As we move into February, it will be interesting to see if new software optimizations or upcoming flagship releases shake up the rankings. Stay tuned for more updates on the latest smartphone and tablet performance benchmarks.
Via: GSMArena
