We’re halfway through the year, and most top-tier smartphones for 2023 have already hit the market. We’ve put many of these hot releases through their paces, including rigorous tests. Based on AnTuTu benchmarks, one of our synthetic benchmark tools for the longest time, we’ve compiled a list of the top-performing smartphones from January to June.
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Top Smartphones based on AnTuTu Benchmark (Jan – Jun 2023)
| Smartphones | Antutu Benchmark Results |
|---|---|
| ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate 17 | 1,311,054 |
| Xiaomi 13 31 | 1,257,952 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra | 1,241,531 |
| Xiaomi 13 Pro | 1,238,250 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus | 1,218,120 |
| Samsung Galaxy S23 | 1,093,886 |
| ASUS ROG 6D Ultimate | 1,089,086 |
| OppoFind N2 | 1,086,700 |
| Poco F5 Pro 10 | 1,057,338 |
| Huawei P60 Pro | 1,026,633 |
| OnePlus 11 5G | 1,025,677 |
| OnePlus 11 | 1,025,677 |
| Huawei Mate X3 | 1,020,569 |
| ASUS ROG 6 Pro | 1,012,102 |
| Tecno Phantom X2 Pro 5G 22 | 950,649 |
| Poco F5 27 | 925,777 |
| Honor Magic VS | 815,323 |
| Oppo Find N2 Flip | 794,423 |
| Samsung Galaxy A54 5G 11 | 504,935 |
| Realme 10 Pro 5G 12 | 504,663 |
| Redmi Note 12 Pro Plus 5G | 419,776 |
| Coca Cola Realme 10 Pro 5G | 403,531 |
| Realme 10 Pro 5G | 403,531 |
| Infinix Note 30 5G | 376,349 |
| Oppo A78 5G | 344,423 |
| Vivo V27E | 336,749 |
| Samsung Galaxy A34 5G | 336,749 |
| Redmi Note 12 | 320,361 |
| Realme C55 | 258,273 |
| Redmi 12C | 205,185 |
| Honor X7A | 117,032 |
Author’s note: The phones listed below are those that have been benchmarked personally by YugaTech editors.
The Antutu Benchmark Speed Champions
Topping up at the chart is a gaming phone! no other than the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate with a score of 1,311,054, while Xiaomi continues to impress, with the Xiaomi 13 standing tall as the second fastest phone we’ve tested this year, scoring an impressive 1,257,952 on the AnTuTu benchmark. High-end competitors Samsung Galaxy S23 Plus (1.2m), Xiaomi 13 Pro and Samsung Galaxy S23 (1.2m) trailed closely, showcasing their performance as well.
The Solid Performers
There’s a group of phones that didn’t hit the million-mark on the performance test but still put up a decent show. Smartphones like the Tecno Phantom X2 Pro 5G (950k) and Poco F5 (925k) were the top in this group, proving that even lower-priced options can deliver a solid performance.
The Budget Options
Lower-cost phones like the Honor X7A (205k) and the Redmi 12C (117k) didn’t rank as high, but considering their more budget-friendly price tag, their performances were reasonable.
Key Takeaway
So what can we take away from these mid-year results? ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is leading the pack right now based on our synthetic benchmark, but the race is close. And brands like Samsung, OnePlus, Oppo, and Huawei aren’t far off the pace.
Also, it’s clear that you don’t have to break the bank to get a decently fast-performing phone, with brands like Poco and Tecno showing how it’s done.
Remember, these are just synthetic benchmark test results. The best phone for you isn’t only about performance speed – it’s also about what suits your needs and personal taste. So while these rankings give us an exciting peek at the best-performing smartphones of 2023 so far, there’s still a lot more to consider when choosing a device. Keep your eyes on this post for what’s to come in the latter half of the year!
