lucadelladora – AnTuTu has released its January 2026 flagship smartphone performance rankings based on average benchmark scores. The latest chart shows continued dominance by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset. Eight of the ten devices listed are powered by that processor. Only two smartphones in the ranking use MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 platform.
Securing first place is the RedMagic 11 Pro+, powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The device achieved an average benchmark score of 4,104,271 points. This result places it comfortably ahead of most competitors. The RedMagic series has historically focused on gaming-oriented performance.
In second place is the Vivo X300 Pro featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset. It recorded an average score of 4,090,624 points. Despite not using Qualcomm’s flagship processor, the Vivo model remains highly competitive. Its placement highlights MediaTek’s continued progress in high-end performance.
Third position belongs to the Realme GT8 Pro, also equipped with the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. The device achieved an average of 4,075,525 points. Realme’s flagship remains close to the top two positions. The narrow gap suggests strong optimization across competing brands.
Full Top 10 Breakdown Shows Continued Qualcomm Advantage
In fourth place, the iQOO 15, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, recorded an average score of 3,940,592 points. Following closely, fifth position is held by the Honor Magic 8 Pro, which also uses the same Qualcomm chipset and achieved an average score of 3,938,103 points.
Next, sixth place goes to the Honor Win, once again powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, with an average score of 3,930,629 points. Meanwhile, seventh position belongs to the Honor Magic 8, which posted an average score of 3,911,883 points. As a result, Honor maintains a strong presence in the upper half of the ranking.
Further down the list, eighth place is secured by the OnePlus 15, featuring the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and achieving an average score of 3,879,401 points. Finally, ninth position is occupied by the Redmi K90 Pro Max, also powered by Qualcomm’s flagship processor, with an average score of 3,837,663 points.
Rounding out the top ten is the Vivo X300, equipped with the Dimensity 9500. It achieved an average benchmark score of 3,739,657 points. This makes it the second MediaTek-powered device in the January chart.
The January 2026 results closely mirror the December 2025 rankings. Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 continues to dominate the flagship segment. MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 remains competitive but less widely adopted in the top tier. Future rankings may shift as additional flagship models enter the market.
