AnTuTu has released the list of best performing Android smartphones on its platform for February 2023. With several flagship smartphones launching during the first two months of 2023, the list includes a myriad of Snapdragon 8 Gen 2-powered devices, including the Galaxy S23. series, the OnePlus 11, and even surprise entries from the likes of Red Magic and Asus. Here is the list of best performing phones as per AnTuTu benchmark’s list of top 10 Android smartphones for the month of February 2023.
1. Red Magic 8 Pro+
Score: 1,283,893
The best performing Android smartphone on AnTuTu benchmark for February 2023 is Red Magic 8 Pro+. The smartphone comes with an attractive semi-transparent rear panel with a boxy structure that houses the RGB lights as well as a cooling fan for heat dissipation. On the front, the device sports a 16MP under-display camera, allowing users to fully take advantage of the large 6.8-inch Full HD+ AMOLED display that comes with 120Hz refresh rate and up to 1300 nits peak brightness.
Running under the hood of the Red Magic 8 Pro+ is the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC paired with 1TB of internal storage and 16GB of RAM. Optics are taken care of by a 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultra-wide sensor, and a 2MP macro lens. The cameras are capable of recording crystal sharp 8K videos. Talking about the battery, the Red Magic 8 Pro+ packs a 5000mAh cell with support for 165W fast charging.
2. Vivo X90 Pro+
Score: 1,280,652
Vivo X90 Pro+ has been pushed to the second spot in this month’s AnTuTu benchmark. Coming with a top-notch set of cameras and the latest and greatest Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset from Qualcomm, the X90 Pro+ is a power-packed smartphone that promises to deliver on all fronts. The device flaunts a 6.78-inch QHD+ LTPO 4.0 E6 AMOLED curved display with 120Hz refresh rate which makes for a pleasant viewing experience.
The massive camera module at the back houses a 1-inch 50MP IMX989 primary camera, 50MP IMX758 portrait sensor, 48MP ultrawide sensor, and 64MP telephoto sensor while the selfie unit at the front houses a 32MP snapper. Furthermore, the X90 Pro+ packs a substantial 4,700mAh battery with 80W fast charging support.
3. IQOO 11
Score: 1,271,052
Like the Vivo X90 Pro+, the iQOO 11 has also failed to retain its position on this month’s AnTuTu benchmark list, courtesy the Red Magic 8 Pro+. Positioned as a performance-focused flagship handset, the iQOO 11 packs the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC which is coupled with a custom V2 chip to enhance gaming and photography capabilities. Along with this, a large vapor chamber assists the chipset which ensures that the device stays cool during heavy usage.
Coming to other aspects, the iQOO 11 flaunts a 6.78-inch 2K AMOLED LTPO 4.0 display with 120Hz refresh rate, 50MP triple rear camera setup, 16MP selfie shooter, and a 5,000mAh battery with 120W fast charging support.
4. Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra
Score: 1,255,441
With a score of 1,255,441 on AnTuTu, the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra is the fourth best performing smartphone for February 2023. The smartphone draws its power from an overclocked variant of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset that has been specially developed for it by Qualcomm. Galaxy S23 series. Multiple cooling mechanisms also make the cut that help keep temperatures on the cooler side during extensive workloads.
The handset also has a unique aspect in the form of the S Pen which allows users to quickly jot down notes and take selfies with the press of a button. Furthermore, the Galaxy S23 Ultra sports a 6.8-inch QHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate support, 200MP Samsung HP2 primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FoV, 10MP telephoto camera with 10x optical zoom. and another 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom. Selfies and video chats are taken care of by a 12MP front shooter. A 5,000mAh battery powers the smartphone that can be charged at up to 45W using an adapter from Samsung that is sold separately.
5. Samsung Galaxy S23+
Score: 1,223,018
Taking the fifth spot on the February AnTuTu benchmark list is the Samsung Galaxy S23+. Like its big brother, the Galaxy S23+ is powered by a modified version of the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC. In addition, the handset also features a comprehensive cooling system that helps keep the temperature balanced during extensive gaming sessions and high-resolution video recording.
Unlike the Galaxy S23 Ultra, the Galaxy S23+ sports a curved display and lacks S Pen support. The display measures a 6.6-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate along with Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2 protection. The chipset is paired with 512GB of storage and 8GB of RAM. Moving on to optics, the handset packs a 50MP main sensor, a 12MP ultra-wide camera with 120-degree FoV, a 10MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom, and a 12MP selfie shooter. Running the show is a 4,700mAh battery with 45W wired and 15W wireless charging support.
6. Galaxy S23
Score: 1,198,962
The standard Galaxy S23 has also managed to mark its presence in the list just below its siblings, the Samsung Galaxy S23+ and the Galaxy S23 Ultra. Rocking a 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate, the Galaxy S23 is one of the most powerful compact handsets in the market right now. There is also a modified version of the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset in this pocket dynamite.
Besides, other specifications include 6.1-inch FHD+ AMOLED with 120Hz refresh rate, up to 8GB RAM and 256GB ROM, 50MP primary camera, 12MP ultra-wide sensor, 10MP telephoto camera with 3x optical zoom, 12MP selfie shooter, and . 3,900mAh battery with 25W wired and 15W wireless charging support.
7. OnePlus 11
Score: 1,150,541
OnePlus 11 has occupied the seventh position among the top performing Android phones in February 2023 on AnTuTu with a score of 1,150,541. Launched globally on February 7 during the Cloud 11 event, the pricing of the smartphone came as a surprise to all as it was significantly lower than its predecessor.
Key specifications of the OnePlus 11 include a 6.7-inch Quad HD+ AMOLED panel with 120Hz refresh rate, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 SoC, a Hasselblad co-developed triple rear camera setup that includes a 50MP primary camera, 48MP ultra-wide angle lens Is. , and a 32MP 2x telephoto camera. The handset gets its juice from a 5,000mAh battery with 100W fast charging support. OnePlus 11 starts at Rs 56,999 in India for the 8GB RAM and 128GB ROM storage variant.
8. Asus ROG Phone 6D
Score: 1,086,117
The ROG Phone 6D is surprisingly the only MediaTek-powered smartphone in February 2023 with a score of just over one million on the AnTuTu benchmark. Dimensity 9000+ which was the chip maker’s flagship smartphone SoC for the latter half of 2022.
While most smartphones have a punch-hole cutout for the selfie camera, Asus goes the traditional way of placing the camera on the top bezel which also houses a large speaker for immersive gaming and video watching sessions. The ROG Phone 6D features a distinctive 165Hz enabled 6.78-inch QHD+ AMOLED display and pressure-sensitive buttons on the side frame, which can be assigned to various in-game controls. Lastly, powering the device is a massive 6,000mAh battery with 65W fast charging support.
9. Xiaomi 12T Pro
Score: 1,074,067
Next up on the top scoring smartphones in the AnTuTu benchmark list for February is the Xiaomi 12T Pro. While the device has been launched globally, Xiaomi may soon bring the 12T Pro to India in the coming months. With a 200MP main camera in tow, the handset should manage to click sharp and detailed images.
Up front, there’s a 6.67-inch 2K+ AMOLED display with 120Hz refresh rate as well as a 20MP selfie sensor housed within the punch hole. Furthermore, the handset rocks stereo speakers tuned by Harman Kardon and runs on Android 13-based MIUI 14 custom skin. The Xiaomi 12T Pro is fueled by a 5,000mAh battery that supports 120W fast charging.
10. Redmi K50 Ultra
Score: 1,060,498
Taking the tenth position in the AnTuTu benchmark for the month of February 2023 is the Redmi K50 Ultra. The smartphone achieved a score of 1,060,498 in the benchmark, making it the only Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1-powered device to do so. To attract gamers and performance enthusiasts towards the device, Redmi has gone for minimal gaming aesthetics on the K50 Ultra.
Rest of the specifications include 6.67-inch 2K+ AMOLED display with 144Hz refresh rate support, HDR10+ Dolby Vision support, up to 12GB of RAM and 512GB of UFS 3.1 storage, 108MP triple rear cameras, 20MP selfie shooter, and 5,000mAh cell. 120W fast charging support.
