While benchmark applications might not match real-world use cases of a smartphone, they help provide an indication of the device stacks up relative to others. Even OEMs have started highlighting benchmark scores during launches as part of the promotions. The higher the score, the better the performance — that’s the general belief among consumers and helps them navigate through the myriad of options available across different price segments.
While there are various benchmark applications, AnTuTu is the go-to application for reviewers and enthusiasts, providing a handle on a smartphone’s overall performance. In today’s article, we shall discuss the top 10 most powerful Android phones as per AnTuTu for the month of July 2022. Let’s begin.
1. ASUS ROG Phone 6 Pro – 11,14,647
Launched earlier this month, the ROG Phone 6 Pro is currently the most powerful Android phone on the planet. It has managed to score 11,14,647 in the AnTuTu benchmark application. Not surprisingly, the ROG Phone 6 Pro ships with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset coupled with up to 18GB LPDDR5 RAM and 512GB storage.
The ROG Phone 6 Pro is the company’s premium gaming-focussed offering. It comes with an improved cooling system which promises to bring the CPU temperature down to 10°C. The ASUS ROG 6 Pro comes with ROG Vision colour PMOLED display on the back. There is also the AirTrigger 6 control system that allows you to map up to 14 specific touchpoints.
2. ASUS Zenfone 9 – 10,89,919
Launched just a few days ago, the ASUS Zenfone 9 has also made it to the list of top 10 most powerful Android phones. The 16GB/256GB model has managed to score 10,89,919, sitting right below the ROG Phone 6 Pro. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen1 chipset, making it the most powerful compact phone. The handset sports just a 5.9-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and packs a 4,300mAh battery.
Customers looking for a compact yet premium phone can blindly pick the Zenfone 9. It’s priced at $699 internationally but is yet to make its way to our shores.
3. Red Magic 7 – 10,49,883
The nubia Red Magic 7 was launched back in February and is yet another gaming-centric phone on the list. It has managed to score 10,49,883, compared to 10,38,771 points back in April. We believe the latest software updates might have improved the performance. Unlike the earlier two phones on this list, this device is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset paired with 16GB RAM and 256GB storage.
The Red Magic 7 scores points with its trendsetting design as well. It has RGB lighting on the back panel, which makes it more appealing and there’s a built-in turbofan as well to keep the temperatures down.
4. Black Shark 5 Pro – 10,29,803
Another gaming phone on the list is the Black Shark 5 Pro, a company which is backed by Xiaomi. The smartphone has managed to score 10,29,803 points on the AnTuTu benchmark platform. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset and has a 6.67-inch FHD+ 10bit AMOLED display.
The Blackshark 5 Pro has a built-in VC cooling and uses an “anti-gravity” dual VC liquid cooling system to suppress heat. There’s a 4,650mAh dual-cell battery and 120W fast charging support.
5. Vivo X80 – 10,01,400
Vivo X80 is a new entrant to the list of the top most powerful smartphones in the month of July. It has managed to score 10,01,400 in the AnTuTu benchmark application. It is powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 9000 chipset paired with Mali-G710 10-core GPU. The phone packs a 6.78-inch 120Hz curved E5 AMOLED display.
The Vivo X80 runs on Android 12 with Funtouch OS 12 and features a 50MP primary camera with a Sony IMX866 RGBW sensor. The phone has a dedicated V1+ chip for AI tasks.
6. Motorola Edge 30 Pro – 991,703
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro has managed to score 99,17,03 in the AnTuTu benchmark application. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset paired with Adreno GPU for graphics. the high-end 12GB/256GB model was able to score high on AnTuTu. It packs a 4800mAh battery with 68W TurboPower fast charging.
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro ships with Corning Gorilla 5 protection and a 3D satin glass with a matte finish.
7. Vivo X80 Pro – 988,693
After the Vivo X80, the Vivo X80 Pro variant has also managed to secure a position in the top 10 smartphones for the month of July. It has managed to score 988,693, which is pretty respectable. The phone sports a 6.78-inch Quad HD+ display with a 120Hz refresh rate and E5 AMOLED panel.
The Vivo X80 Pro packs a 50MP camera with a 1/1.3″ Samsung GNV sensor with Zeiss optics. There is a 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging and 50W wireless fast charging support.
8. Xiaomi 12 Pro – 985,527
Xiaomi 12 Pro has also managed to find its place in the top 10 list. It has managed to score 985,527 in the AnTuTu benchmark application. The 12GB/256GB storage model has been used for the benchmark test. The phone is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC and it sports a 6.73-inch 2K Samsung E5 OLED 1-120Hz LTPO display. Other key features include 120W fast charging support and a 50MP primary camera.
9. POCO F4 GT – 980,588
A phone from the POCO brand has also made it to the list of top Android phones on AnTuTu in July. The POCO F4 GT has managed to score 980,588 for the top-end 12GB/256GB version. It is powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset paired with Adreno GPU for gaming. The phone sports 6.67-inch FHD+ AMOLED 120Hz display and has support for 120W charging.
10. Redmi K50 Gaming – 955,222
Last on the list is the Redmi K50 Gaming. It scored 955,222, which is pretty decent considering the price one is paying and what the phone offers. The gaming-centric phone ships with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1 chipset, 480Hz touch sampling rate, TrueColor display and MEMC technology. It features dual 1115 subwoofers and dual 0611 tweeters for a quad-speaker setup for an immersive audio experience.
