AnTuTu reveals January 2026 flagship performance ranking – Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 dominates

AnTuTu has released its first flagship smartphone performance ranking of 2026, highlighting the devices with the highest average benchmark scores. In the January list, eight out of the top ten smartphones are powered by Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chip, with the RedMagic 11 Pro+ taking the crown as the overall leader.

The lineup remains largely unchanged from December 2025, as Qualcomm’s new chipset continues its commanding lead. Only two models in the top ten are equipped with the MediaTek Dimensity 9500, showing that while Qualcomm holds a clear advantage, MediaTek is still in the game.

It’s important to note that AnTuTu’s rankings are based on average scores recorded throughout the month, not peak performance numbers. Additionally, only devices meeting specific criteria qualify for the list, so flagship rankings can fluctuate from month to month.

Top 10 most powerful flagship smartphones on AnTuTu (January 2026)

1. RedMagic 11 Pro+ (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 4,104,271 points
2. Vivo X300 Pro (Dimensity 9500) – 4,090,624 points
3. Realme GT8 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 4,075,525 points
4. iQOO 15 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,940,592 points
5. Honor Magic 8 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,938,103 points
6. Honor Win (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,930,629 points
7. Honor Magic 8 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,911,883 points
8. OnePlus 15 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,879,401 points
9. Redmi K90 Pro Max (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,837,663 points
10. Vivo X300 (Dimensity 9500) – 3,739,657 points

Overall, the ranking confirms that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 currently stands as the most powerful mobile chip on the market, especially in gaming and high-performance flagship smartphones. That said, MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 remains a competitive option, holding its own particularly in Vivo’s premium models.