AnTuTu benchmark’s top-performing Android smartphones monthly report for December 2022 is here. With the ROG Phone 6 taking up the top position for the previous two months consecutively, we finally have a new list topper in the form of the Vivo X90 Pro+. Besides that, iQOO has also made several appearances in the top ten positions for this month. With that being said, here’s a look at the list of the best-performing phones according to AnTuTu benchmark’s list of top 10 Android smartphones for the month of December 2022.
1. Vivo X90 Pro+
Score: 1,290,933
Topping the list for the best-performing smartphone in AnTuTu benchmarks for December is the world’s first Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 smartphone – Vivo X90 Pro+. The handset bolsters top-of-the-line specifications such as a 6.78-inch QHD+ LTPO 4.0 E6 AMOLED curved display with 120Hz refresh rate and 1800 nits of peak brightness.
Besides providing one of the best performances on a smartphone in the world right now, the Vivo X90 Pro+ also acts as a perfect companion for a mobile photographer thanks to the set of high-grade rear cameras. These include a 1-inch 50MP IMX989 primary sensor, a 50MP IMX758 portrait sensor, a 48MP ultrawide sensor, and a 64MP telephoto sensor. A 32MP snapper on the front takes care of selfies and video chat. A 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support provides juice to the handset.
2. iQOO 11 Pro
Score: 1,272,766
Taking up the second spot on top performing smartphones on AnTuTu benchmark, December 2022 is the iQOO 11 Pro. The company’s primary focus has been on performance-oriented devices, targeting an audience that seeks the most out of the hardware of their smartphone. With the iQOO 11 Pro carrying the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset at its core, it should be a great option to consider for those on the lookout for the best gaming capabilities on a phone.
Coming to the other aspects of the device, the iQOO 11 Pro flaunts a 6.78-inch QHD+ 144Hz AMOLED panel, a triple rear camera setup comprising a 50MP primary sensor, 50MP ultra-wide lens, and 13MP telephoto camera. As for the front, there is a 16MP selfie snapper. The phone comes with up to 16GB RAM and UFS 4.0 512GB internal storage. With a whopping 200W fast charging support, the iQOO 11 Pro packs in a 4,700mAh battery which also supports 50W wireless charging.
3. ASUS ROG Phone 6
Score: 1,108,094
With the arrival of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 phones, the ROG Phone 6 has been pushed down to the third spot for December’s top-performing smartphones on AnTuTu benchmark. Despite losing the first position from the previous month, the ROG Phone 6 is still a competent device when it comes to performance, especially in situations that push the hardware to its limits such as playing graphic-intensive games or rendering high-resolution videos on the go. With a large vapour chamber and multiple graphite sheets, the ROG Phone 6 manages to reduce thermal throttling and sustain peak performance during such intense situations.
As for the rest of the key aspects, the ASUS ROG Phone 6 sports a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a 1,080 x 2,448 pixels resolution and 165Hz refresh support. Coming to the optics, the device rocks a 50MP triple rear camera setup and a 12MP camera on the front. Providing power to the device is a massive 6,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
4. Legion Y70
Score: 1,104,884
A new entrant to the top ten list of best-performing smartphones on AnTuTu benchmark list is the Lenovo Legion Y70. Packing in the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 SoC, the Legion Y70 is a gaming-oriented phone which is available only in China for now. Coming to the specifications, the handset sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate along with HDR10+ support. The photography is taken care of by a 50MP main sensor, 13MP ultrawide lens, and a 2MP depth camera on the rear. Upfront there is a 16MP selfie camera. The Y70 boots on Android 12-based ZUI 14 out of the box and comes with a 5,100mAh battery with 68W fast charging support.
5. ASUS Zenfone 9
Score: 1,071,459
Just like the ROG Phone 6, the Zenfone 9 has been dethroned by Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 smartphones for December’s top-performing smartphones on AnTuTu benchmark. However, this pocket dynamite should still be able to handle any intensive task thrown at it thanks to the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset at its core. Flaunting a compact 5.9-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, the Zenfone 9 is a great option for those who prefer one-hand usage.
Besides the compact screen and powerful hardware, the smartphone comes with a dual rear camera setup consisting of a 50MP primary sensor and a 12MP ultra-wide camera with a gimbal-like stabilisation system. The phone has recently received the Android 13 update and packs a modest 4,300mAh battery with 30W charging. A 3.5mm headphone jack is present at the top, which is rare to find on smartphones these days.
6. Xiaomi 12T Pro
Score: 1,060,570
Next up on the top-scoring smartphones on AnTuTu benchmark’s list for December is the Xiaomi 12T Pro. The key limelight of this particular device is the OIS-enabled 200MP primary camera for taking crisp and detailed shots. However, when it comes to performance, the Xiaomi 12T Pro gets its prowess from the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset which is paired with up to 12GB RAM and 256GB UFS 3.1 storage.
Upfront there is a 6.67-inch 2K+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate along with a 20MP selfie sensor housed within the centred punch hole. Besides that, the handset rocks stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and runs on Android 12-based MIUI 13 custom skin out of the box. A 5,000mAh battery runs the show which can be charged at 120W.
7. Redmi K50 Ultra
Score: 1,059,149
The Redmi K50 Ultra has managed to take the seventh spot for December’s AnTuTu benchmarks. Also known as the Redmi K50 Extreme Edition in China, the handset flaunts a large 6.67-inch 2K+ AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate support along with HDR10+ Dolby Vision support. Running under the hood is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset paired with up to 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage. As for the optics, the K50 Ultra comes with 108MP triple rear cameras along with a 20MP selfie shooter. A 5,000mAh cell provides juice to the smartphone.
8. iQOO Neo7
Score: 1,034,071
The iQOO Neo7 is another new entrant into the AnTuTu benchmark’s top-scoring smartphone list for December 2022. Acquiring the eighth position, iQOO has managed to dethrone the Vivo X80 from the previous month. Rocking the relatively new MediaTek Dimensity 9000+ chipset, the iQOO Neo7 may soon land in India in the coming months.
Specifications include a 6.76-inch FHD AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP triple rear cameras, and 16MP selfie shooter, up to 12GB RAM and 512GB UFS 3.1 storage, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W charging.
9. Black Shark 5 Pro
Score: 1,028,316
The Black Shark 5 Pro has been pushed down by three positions from November’s AnTuTu top 10 list. The main attraction point of the device besides providing top-of-the-line hardware is the magnetic pop-up triggers that can be summoned with just a click of a button. Along with that, a liquid cooling system is also in place for minimum thermal throttling.
As for the specifications, the device runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC with up to 16GB RAM and 512GB ROM and features a 6.67-inch FullHD+ OLED display with 144Hz refresh rate. A 108MP triple rear camera takes care of the optics while a 4,650mAh battery provides power to the Black Shark 5 Pro.
10. Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4
Score: 1,007,192
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold4 has successfully managed to defend its position in the AnTuTu benchmark’s top-performing smartphones for the month of December. This premium foldable smartphone carries an enormous 7.6-inch Dynamic AMOLED inner display with a 6.2-inches cover display while having 120Hz refresh rate support on both. The phone cum tablet is powered by the Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset and packs in high-grade cameras which include 50MP primary lens, 12MP ultra-wide lens, and a 10MP telephoto sensor. The Galaxy Z Fold4 runs on a 4,400mAh battery unit with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging support.
