In the relatively calm month of August, the Android smartphone market saw no major new releases focusing on performance, leading to a less competitive atmosphere in the performance rankings. This tranquility is expected to persist until October, when the latest flagship processors, Snapdragon 8 Gen4 and Dimensity 9400, are set to be unveiled. Despite the lack of new product launches, the performance hierarchy of existing smartphones has not remained static, offering several interesting insights.
Antutu, the benchmarking platform known for its performance evaluations, has released the August Android smartphone performance rankings, highlighting the consistent performance of certain devices and the strategic moves of various manufacturers.
Methodology and Considerations
To ensure the rationality and fairness of the rankings, Antutu has provided some key points to consider:
- The scores in the Antutu榜单 are the average scores of all benchmark tests conducted on the device during the month, not the highest scores. A fluctuation of around 10W is considered normal when comparing with the same model.
- Models with fewer than 1000 valid benchmarking runs in a month are not included in the rankings. Devices not listed are likely due to insufficient benchmarking data.
- The configurations listed are the highest scores achieved for the model. The absence of the highest configuration of a model is usually due to insufficient benchmarking data.
- Factors such as phone temperature, usage conditions, and system version can all affect benchmark results.
- The data is collected only from China, spanning from August 1, 2024, to August 31, 2024.
Top Performers
Flagship Performance
1. Red Magic 9S Pro+
Average Score: 2,127,528
The Red Magic 9S Pro+ retains the top spot in the performance rankings for August, showcasing a significant advantage over its competitors. The device’s aggressive performance tuning has clearly paid off, maintaining its lead from July.
2. OnePlus Ace 3 Pro
Average Score: 2,107,208
The OnePlus Ace 3 Pro, released in June, secures the second position with an impressive score, especially considering its price point in the mid-range category. This performance is a testament to OnePlus’s aggressive approach to performance optimization.
3. iQOO Neo9S Pro+
Average Score: 2,106,419
The iQOO Neo9S Pro+ takes the third spot, rounding off the top three with a strong showing. As the final product in the Neo9 universe, the Neo9S Pro+ has maximized the potential of the Snapdragon 8 Gen3, completing the series on a high note.
Notably, vivo and its sub-brand iQOO continue to dominate the flagship performance charts, accounting for half of the top positions, showcasing the brand’s commitment to performance.
Mid-Range Performance
1. OnePlus Ace 3V
Average Score: 1,421,209
2. realme GT Neo6 SE
Average Score: 1,381,411
3. Redmi K70E
Average Score: 1,349,017
The mid-range performance chart for August remains unchanged from July, with the Snapdragon 7+ Gen3 maintaining its dominance in this segment. Most mid-range devices featuring the 7+ Gen3 and Snapdragon 8s Gen3 have already been released, providing a stable performance benchmark for consumers looking to upgrade.
An interesting development is the shift in the tenth position from the Snapdragon 7 Gen3-powered iQOO Z9 to the Dimensity 8000-Max-powered OPPO K10. This change indicates a growing influence of MediaTek processors in the mid-range segment, offering a new dimension of competition.
Conclusion
The August Android performance rankings reflect a period of relative stability in the smartphone market, with existing devices continuing to demonstrate their capabilities. As we approach the release of new flagship processors, it will be interesting to see how the performance landscape evolves, especially with the increasing influence of MediaTek in the mid-range segment.
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