The Android phones’ AnTuTu benchmark rankings for December 2023 have been finally unveiled. This gives us a look at the most powerful Android phones that were available globally last month. While we saw the Xiaomi 14 at the top of the October 2023 list, we now have another Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 phone taking its place. Meanwhile, phones such as the Galaxy S23 series and OnePlus 11 have once again reserved their place in the AnTuTu benchmark.
On that note, here’s looking at the top 10 Android phones on AnTuTu for December 2023.
iQOO 12
Score: 2,086,638
Price in India: Rs 52,999
India’s first Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3-powered smartphone, iQOO 12, tops the AnTuTu benchmark charts for December 2023 with a mighty score of 2,086,638. Apart from slaying at every heavy task thrown at it, the iQOO 12 also boasts great camera capabilities thanks to the heavy-duty 50MP primary, 64MP telephoto, and 50MP ultra-wide rear cameras.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3
- Up to 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.82-inch 2K LTPO AMOLED 120Hz display
- 50MP + 64MP (telephoto) + 50MP (ultra-wide) rear cameras
- 16MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 7, Bluetooth 5.4
- 5,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging
Xiaomi 13
Score: 1,559,604
Price in India: NA
Grabbing the second position on the AnTuTu benchmark for December is the compact powerhouse Xiaomi 13. While the mobile phone didn’t make its way to the Indian shores, its successor, Xiaomi 14 is expected to launch here in a couple of months. Apart from rocking the very capable Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, the Xiaomi 13 also carries a great LEICA-tuned camera setup for capturing eye-pleasing pictures.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Up to 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 Ultra
Score: 1,551,689
Price in India: Rs 1,24,999
The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra remained a consistent performer throughout 2023 thanks to the well-tuned Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 running at its core along with the ever-so-reliable camera setup. The flagship smartphone has yet again managed to mark its presence on the top rankings of the AnTuTu benchmark for December with a score of more than 1.5 million.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Up to 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 S23+
Score: 1,551,358
Price in India: Rs 84,999
Right below the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra on December’s AnTuTu benchmark is the Samsung Galaxy S23+ which delivered strikingly similar scores to its ‘Ultra’ counterpart. With the Galaxy S24 series launch around the corner, the Galaxy S23+ is still a wonderful device for those looking for an all-rounder smartphone, especially since it has officially received a price cut.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Up to 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
ZTE nubia Z50
Score: 1,542,570
Price in India: NA
The ZTE nubia Z50 has made a surprise entry into the top of the AnTuTu benchmark for the first time with an impressive score of 1,542,570. It features Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset, up to 16GB LPDDR5 RAM along with a 144Hz display that could offer a pleasurable display and performance experience. Unfortunately, the phone isn’t sold in India.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage
- 6.67-inch Full HD+ AMOLED 144Hz display
- 64MP + 50MP (ultra-wide) rear cameras
- 16MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
- 5,000mAh battery, 80W fast charging
Samsung Galaxy S23
Score: 1,518,165
Price in India: Rs 64,999
Moving on, taking up the sixth place on December’s AnTuTu benchmark is Samsung’s compact flagship of 2023, the Galaxy S23. 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
- Up to 8GB RAM, 256GB 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
Xiaomi 13T Pro
Score: 1,507,811
Price in India: NA
Next up on the AnTuTu rankings for December 2023 is the Xiaomi 13T Pro which is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9200+. Apart from performing well in heavy tasks such as gaming and multitasking, the Xiaomi 13T Pro should also excel in the camera department thanks to the triple rear camera setup which includes a telephoto lens for zoom and portrait shots.
Key specifications
- Mediatek Dimensity 9200+
- Up to 16GB RAM, 1TB storage
- 6.67-inch 1.5K AMOLED 144Hz Dolby Vision display
- 50MP + 50MP (telephoto) + 12MP (ultrawide) rear cameras
- 20MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.4
- 5,000mAh battery, 120W fast charging
OnePlus 11
Score: 1,473,552
Price in India: Rs 56,999
Just like the Galaxy S23 series, the OnePlus 11 has made consecutive appearances on the AnTuTu benchmark every month in 2023 and December is no different. This Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered smartphone has a large 6.7-inch 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,000mAh battery, and a powerful triple rear camera setup which makes it a well-rounded smartphone worth buying even in 2024.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Up to 16GB RAM, 256GB 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
Honor Magic5
Score: 1,373,930
Price in India: NA
Much like the nubia Z50, the Honor Magic5 has unexpectedly reserved a spot on the AnTuTu benchmark ranking for 2023’s last month outperforming phones like Red Magic 8 Pro+ and ASUS ROG Phone 7. With an AnTuTu score of 1,373,930, the Magic5 packs a punch when it comes to performance.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
- Up to 16GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.73-inch 1.5K OLED 120Hz display
- 54MP + 50MP (ultra-wide) + 32MP (telephoto) rear cameras
- 12MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2
- 5,100mAh battery, 66W fast charging
POCO F5 Pro
Score: 1,314,761
Price in India: NA
Despite carrying a chipset from mid-2022, which is the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, the POCO F5 Pro conveniently bags the tenth position on AnTuTu. The other salient features of the handset include a large WQHD+ 120Hz AMOLED display, a 5,160mAh battery with 67W wired and 30W wireless charging, and a 64MP OIS main camera.
Key specifications
- Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
- Up to 12GB RAM, 512GB storage
- 6.67-inch WQHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display
- 64MP + 8MP (ultra-wide) + 2MP (macro) rear cameras
- 16MP front camera
- Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.3
- 5,160mAh battery, 67W fast charging
