September was a relatively calm month in the Android smartphone market, with major manufacturers holding off on their “big moves” in preparation for the wave of new phones coming in October. However, there were also some noteworthy new phones launched in September, which added some life to the list of the most powerful smartphones this month. Among them was the launch of theiQOO Z9 Turbo+ brought a new energy.
The ranking of the most powerful smartphones of the last month (AnTuTu) has been released
In September, two products with similar positionings, the Red Magic 9S Pro+ and the ROG 8 Pro, challenged each other on the same stage, creating an interesting competition. To ensure the rationality and fairness of the AnTuTu score ranking, it is important to consider some key factors:
- Average Score: AnTuTu ranking score is the average of all model score data in the month, not the highest score. It is normal for your phone's score of the same model to fluctuate around 100.000 points.
- Validity of Scores: Models with less than 1.000 valid scores in the month are not included in the list. The reason why a device does not appear in the list may be due to an insufficient number of valid scores.
- Configurations: The configurations that appear in the list are the highest valid scores for that model. Some configurations may not be shown due to an insufficient number of valid scores.
- Variable Factors: Many factors such as phone temperature, phone usage, and system version will affect the benchmark results.
- Data Origin: The data in the list is from China only and is collected from September 1, 2024 to September 30, 2024.
Flagship Category Ranking
First Place: Red Magic 9S Pro+
- Average Score: 2.142.552
The Red Magic 9S Pro+, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen3 Leading Edition, continues to dominate the Android performance list several months after its release. This shows the phone’s radical strategy in performance tuning.
Second Place: ROG 8 Pro
- Average Score: 2.082.175
The ROG 8 Pro, also positioned as a gaming phone, scored 2.082.175 points. While there is still a gap to the top spot, it is still an excellent result.
Third Place: Redmi K70 Extreme Edition
- Average Score: 2.066.344
The third place is occupied by the Redmi K70 Extreme Edition. As the latest work of the K70 series, at least in terms of performance, Redmi has exploited the potential of the Dimensity 9300+ well, proving to be very competitive in the current market.
In September, vivo and its sub-brand iQOO occupied half of the positions in the flagship performance list. The iQOO Z9 Turbo+ managed to enter the list in the first month of its release, with a score very close to that of the iQOO Neo9S Pro, which is also equipped with the Dimensity 9300+. Considering its relatively lower price, it is undoubtedly a strong contender.
Ranking for the sub-flagship category
First Place: OnePlus Ace 3V
- Average Score: 1.423.762
Second Place: realme GT Neo6 SE
- Average Score: 1.363.933
Third Place: Redmi K70E
- Average Score: 1.354.128
In September, the top three in the sub-flagship performance list remained the same as in August. The Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 continues to dominate among sub-flagship phones. This situation is unlikely to change until Qualcomm launches a mid-range processor with higher performance, such as the Snapdragon 7 Gen4.
The Redmi Note 14 Pro+, released in September, managed to make it onto the list, ranking tenth. As the first phone to use the Snapdragon 7s Gen3 processor, its performance somewhat represents the capabilities of this processor.
AnTuTu’s Most Powerful Smartphones for September 2024 provides an interesting look at current market trends. With October upon us, we can expect a wave of new devices that could change the game. For now, the models listed represent the best of what’s available, with the Red Magic 9S Pro+ continuing to dominate the scene.