AnTuTu has released its first flagship smartphone performance rankings for 2026, revealing which devices delivered the highest average benchmark scores throughout January 2026. If you were expecting a major shake-up from late 2025, this list suggests the top-end Android performance race is still being led by one chipset in particular.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 overwhelmingly dominates AnTuTu’s January 2026 flagship chart. Eight of the ten phones in the top 10 are powered by Qualcomm’s latest flagship processor, while only two devices use the Dimensity 9500. That kind of split highlights just how competitive the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has been in sustained benchmark results across multiple phones and brands.
It’s also important to understand what this ranking represents. AnTuTu’s monthly flagship list is based on the highest average benchmark scores recorded during the month—in this case, January 2026. Because devices must meet certain requirements to be eligible and because averages can shift as more users test their phones, the lineup can change from month to month even when the same chips stay on top.
Here are the best-performing flagship phones on AnTuTu for January 2026, based on average scores:
1) RedMagic 11 Pro+ (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 4,104,271
2) Vivo X300 Pro (Dimensity 9500) – 4,090,624
3) Realme GT8 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 4,075,525
4) iQOO 15 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,940,592
5) Honor Magic 8 Pro (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,938,103
6) Honor Win (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,930,629
7) Honor Magic 8 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,911,883
8) OnePlus 15 (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,879,401
9) Redmi K90 Pro Max (Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5) – 3,837,663
10) Vivo X300 (Dimensity 9500) – 3,739,657
The headline takeaway is clear: RedMagic 11 Pro+ leads the pack, posting the highest average score among January 2026’s top flagship phones. However, the Dimensity 9500 also shows serious strength—most notably with the Vivo X300 Pro taking second place and landing extremely close to the top spot.
For shoppers comparing the fastest Android phones in early 2026, this ranking paints a simple picture: if you want the best chance at top-tier benchmark performance across the current flagship field, Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 devices are dominating overall—while Dimensity 9500-powered models remain strong challengers that can still break into the top of the chart.
