With a myriad of Android phones launching every year, it can be challenging to choose a smartphone that has the best of everything. To help you with that, we have curated the list of some of the best Android smartphones in the world right now based on benchmarking platforms such as AnTuTu and DXOMark that cover key aspects like performance, cameras, display, and battery. Check it out:
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Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra
- The Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra is the Korean giant’s highest-end smartphone offering this year that boasts a refreshed design, performance improvements, updated optics, and several nifty AI features.
- To touch upon some key aspects, the Galaxy S24 Ultra runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy which is slightly overclocked compared to the standard Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC. The chip gains power from a 5,000mAh battery.
- The front features a 6.8-inch LTPO AMOLED screen with 3120x1440p resolution, 120Hz refresh rate, 2,600 nits of peak brightness, HDR10+ support, and Gorilla Glass Armor protection. The back carries a 200MP main camera paired with 10MP 3x telephoto, 50MP periscope 5x zoom, and a 12MP ultrawide shooter.
AnTuTu: 18,34,040 | DXOMark Camera: 144 | DXOMark Display: 155 | DXOMark Battery: 130
Vivo X100 Pro
- Next up on the list is the Vivo X100 Pro which comes with a large protruding camera module featuring a 50MP main shooter, 50MP telephoto periscope lens with 4.3x optical zoom, and 50MP ultra-wide angle lens. The optics are tuned in collaboration with ZEISS.
- Running under the hood is the MediaTek Dimensity 9300 SoC paired with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage. The front features a large 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate.
- Other key specifications of the Vivo X100 Pro include a 32MP front shooter, a 5,400mAh battery with 100W wired and 50W wireless charging, IP68 water and dust resistance, and Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14.
AnTuTu: 19,74,891 | DXOMark Camera: 150 | DXOMark Display: 148 | DXOMark Battery:
Xiaomi 14
- The Xiaomi 14 is a great power-packed smartphone that comes with a compact form factor suitable for easy wielding with one hand. It runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chipset coupled with up to 16GB RAM and 1TB storage.
- The front features a 6.36-inch 1.5K LTPO C8 AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate along with a punch hole that houses a 32MP selfie shooter. On the rear, there are three cameras including a 50MP main camera, 50MP telephoto sensor and, a 50MP ultra-wide-angle sensor. These cameras are optimised in partnership with Leica.
- The Xiaomi 14 houses a tad smaller 4,610mAh battery compared to the competition. The company has packed in 90W wired and 50W wireless charging support. The device runs on Android 14-based HyperOS and gains IP68 protection.
AnTuTu: 20,38,448 | DXOMark Camera: 138 | DXOMark Display: 133 | DXOMark Battery:
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
- The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra, which is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 was regarded as one of the best flagship phones of 2023 and continues to slay in the performance, camera, display, and camera department.
- The device features a 6.8-inch 2K+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X display with 120Hz refresh rate that produces crisp and vibrant colours. Then, there’s Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection on the display that helps keep minor scratches and scuffs at bay.
- The cameras are a standout aspect of the Galaxy S23 Ultra which consists of a 200MP main shooter, 10MP telephoto with 10x optical zoom, another 10MP telephoto with 3x optical zoom and 12MP ultrawide rear cameras. The selfie shooter is a 12MP unit.
- A 5,000mAh battery powers the phone which can be charged using a 45W adapter. Apart from that, the phone recently gained the One UI 6.1 update which brought in tons of Galaxy AI features found on Galaxy S24 series such as Circle to Search, Live Translate, Notes Assist, and more.
AnTuTu: 14,96,078 | DXOMark Camera: 140 | DXOMark Display: 148 | DXOMark Battery: 142
Pixel 8 Pro
- The Pixel 8 Pro runs on Google’s third iteration of its proprietary chipset, the Tensor G3. While the processor is good on its own, it lags behind the current and last-gen flagship chipsets in terms of performance and battery efficiency.
- Coming to the display, it features a nice 6.7-inch OLED panel on the front with 489ppi pixel density and 120Hz refresh rate support. The punch-hole camera up top houses a 10.5MP camera unit for selfies.
- The rear camera setup constitutes a 50MP main camera, a 48MP telephoto lens, and a 48MP ultra-wide angle sensor. Google also provides several nifty AI trickeries for the cameras such as Magic Eraser, Best Take, Magic Editor, and more.
- Speaking of which, the phone is sprinkled with AI functionalities throughout the software that helps in productivity. A 5,050mAh battery pack keeps the lights running on the Pixel 8 Pro. One highlighting factor of this phone is the promise of seven OS upgrades.
Google Pixel 8
- The Google Pixel 8 is a stripped-down version of the Pixel 8 Pro that misses out slightly on the display, cameras, and battery front while delivering the same performance and AI experience as its elder sibling.
- For starters, the Pixel 8 has a 6.2-inch FullHD+ OLED display with 120Hz refresh rate with 428ppi pixel density and fairly decent brightness levels. Moving to the back, the device houses a 50MP main camera and a 12MP ultrawide snapper. There’s a 10.5MP front camera too.
- Just like the Pixel 8 Pro, the standard Pixel is graced with AI features in the software and cameras thanks to the custom-made Tensor G3 chipset. It packs in a 4,575mAh battery with up to 27W wired charging support. It has wireless charging as well.
AnTuTu: 10,83,601 | DXOMark Camera: 148 | DXOMark Display: 154 | DXOMark Battery: 103
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iQOO 12
- Launched in India at the end of 2023, the iQOO 12 is the most affordable Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 smartphone one can currently get. This means if you’re on the hunt for a powerful smartphone on a strict budget, the iQOO 12 has got you covered.
- Apart from performance, the cameras are a key highlight of the iQOO 12 as it features a 50MP primary camera, 64MP periscope telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, and 50MP ultra-wide sensor with a 16MP selfie unit housed within the 6.78-inches 1.5K LTPO AMOLED display.
- The device comes packed with a 5000mAh battery unit with 120W charging support. Buyers also get a charging adapter within the retail box itself. The software is taken care of by Android 14-based Funtouch OS 14 skin and the company has promised 3 OS upgrades.
OnePlus 12
- The OnePlus 12 is a powerful flagship phone that is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor. A large 6.82-inch QHD+ AMOLED display graces the front of the phone for sharp and vivid visuals. There’s also a 120Hz refresh rate with LTPO support.
- The triple rear camera system on the back includes a 50MP primary sensor, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 64MP periscope telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom. Users can take advantage of Hasselblad’s colour calibration for improved colour accuracy and photo quality.
- The device runs on OxygenOS 14 skin based on Android 14 which delivers a clean and bloatware-free experience. At last, there’s a 5400mAh battery with support for 150W fast charging and 50W wireless charging for quick power-ups.
