The monthly list of best-performing Android smartphones on AnTuTu benchmarks is out for August 2023. This time around, several positions are occupied by Samsung flagships while the regulars, Nubia and ASUS have once again managed to retain the first and second spots on the list. Surprisingly, each smartphone here is powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon chipsets.
On that note, here’s looking at the top 10 Android phones on AnTuTu for the month of August 2023.
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Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+
Score: 1,632,859 points
Price in India: NA
With a massive score of 1,632,859 points, the Nubia Red Magic 8 Pro+ has managed to bag the first position in the AnTuTu list, just like the previous month. The handset is nothing less than a gamer’s delight as it features a stunning semi-transparent rear design paired with RGB lights and a cooling fan for sustained peak performance.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 16GB RAM, 1TB storage
- 6.8-inch full HD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- 50MP + 8MP + 2MP rear cameras
- 16MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 5,000mAh battery, 165W fast charging
ROG Phone 7
Score: 1,595,673 points
Price in India: Rs 74,999
Coming second on AnTuTu benchmarks is the ASUS ROG Phone 7. This device is packed with every feature one could imagine to take the gaming experience to the next level. For starters, the phone carries dual AirTriggers to map out specific on-screen buttons to get more control over the games, a large vapour chamber cooling system for sustained performance, and ultra-loud front-firing speakers for enhanced entertainment.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 12GB RAM, 256GB storage
- 6.78-inch full HD+ AMOLED 165Hz display
- 50MP + 13MP (ultrawide) + 5MP (macro) rear cameras
- 32MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
- 6,000mAh battery, 65W fast charging
Xiaomi 13
Score: 1,552,781 points
Price in India: NA
Next up is a compact yet extremely powerful phone, the Xiaomi 13. With a score of 1,552,781 points on AnTuTu, the handset has managed to outclass several big-sized smartphones out there, including its own elder sibling, the Xiaomi 13 Pro. Apart from great performance, the Xiaomi 13 also brings commendable Leica-powered cameras to the table.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 12GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.36-inch full HD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- 50MP + 10MP (telephoto) + 12MP (ultrawide) rear cameras
- 32MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 4,500mAh battery, 67W fast charging
Samsung Galaxy S23+
Score: 1,546,135 points
Price in India: Rs 94,999 onwards
While Samsung may not have retained a place in the top three positions, the Galaxy S23+ is the fourth-best-performing Android smartphone on AnTuTu benchmark for the month of August. Despite launching way back in February, the handset can still be considered by anyone who is on the lookout for a true flagship experience.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 8GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.6-inch full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz display
- 50MP + 10MP (telephoto) + 12MP (ultrawide) rear cameras
- 12MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 4,700mAh battery, 45W fast charging
Xiaomi 13 Pro
Score: 1,543,123 points
Price in India: Rs 79,999
The Xiaomi 13 Pro is the company’s contender in the premium smartphone segment in India, which consists of brands like Apple, Samsung, and Vivo. While the 13 Pro is well capable of delivering extremely high-end performance, it has also got users covered in several other aspects which include photography and entertainment.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 12GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.73-inch 2K+ LTPO AMOLED 120Hz Dolby Vision display
- 50MP + 50MP (telephoto) + 50MP (ultrawide) rear cameras
- 32MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 4,820mAh battery, 120W fast charging
Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Score: 1,514,502 points
One of the best premium flagship smartphones to launch this year is the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra. Besides delivering excellent AnTuTu benchmark numbers, which it justifies in real-world performance, this S-Pen equipped phone is a perfect pick for photography lovers and entertainment enthusiasts.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 12GB RAM, 1TB storage
- 6.8-inch 2K+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz display
- 200MP + 10MP (telephoto) + 10MP (telephoto) + 12MP (ultrawide) rear cameras
- 12MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 5,000mAh battery, 45W fast charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5
Score: 1,476,184 points
Price in India: Rs 1,54,999 onwards
The recently-launched Samsung Galaxy Z Fold5 makes its entry into the AnTuTu benchmark list as the seventh-best-performing Android device for August. While the foldable may just have received iterative upgrades over its predecessor, it goes all out by offering an immersive experience thanks to the large AMOLED inner display. Combine that with software that adapts extremely well to the big screen, you have got a powerhouse right in your pocket.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 12GB RAM, 1TB storage
- 7.6-inch QXGA+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz adaptive refresh rate inner display
- 6.2-inch HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X cover display with 120Hz adaptive refresh rate
- 50MP + 10MP (telephoto) + 12MP (ultrawide) rear cameras
- 4MP front camera on the inner display and 10MP on the cover display
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 4,400mAh battery, 25W fast charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
Score: 1,475,220 points
Price in India: Rs 79,999 onwards
The Xiaomi 13 may not be the only compact phone to make it to the top ten list on AnTuTu benchmark as the Samsung Galaxy S23 once again marks its presence in the list, just like in previous months. Although the phone carries a small battery, the efficiency of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 should allow you to get one day of battery backup on light to moderate usage.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 8GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.1-inch full HD+ Dynamic AMOLED 2X 120Hz display
- 50MP + 10MP (telephoto) + 12MP (ultrawide) rear cameras
- 12MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6E, Bluetooth 5.3
- 3,900mAh battery, 25W fast charging
OnePlus 11
Score: 1,376,203 points
Price in India: Rs 56,999 onwards
The OnePlus 11 is one of the best affordable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphones you grab right now. The company has also ensured to deliver best-in-class camera systems as the handset offers extremely high-resolution rear cameras that serve their own purpose.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.7-inch LTPO3 Fluid AMOLED 120Hz Dolby Vision display
- 50MP + 32MP (telephoto) + 48MP (ultrawide) rear cameras
- 16MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.3
- 5,000mAh battery, 100W fast charging
Lenovo Legion Y70
Score: 1,322,345 points
Price in India: NA
Last but not the least is the Lenovo Legion Y70 which is a gaming-centric smartphone, just like the list toppers, Red Magic 8 Pro+ and ROG Phone 7. Unlike gaming phones out there, the phone comes with a mix of simplicity and a robust performance system that should appeal to the masses and not just gamers. Unfortunately, the phone never made its way to the global market.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.67-inch full HD+ OLED 144Hz display
- 50MP + 13MP (ultrawide) + 2MP rear cameras
- 16MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
- 5,100mAh battery, 68W fast charging
