AnTuTu January Rankings: RedMagic 11 Pro+ Dominates Flagship Charts

AnTuTu has released its performance rankings for January 2026, showcasing the best-performing Android smartphones and tablets based on benchmark runs conducted in China during the month. The data reveals interesting trends in mobile chip performance and market positioning across different price segments.

Flagship Smartphone Rankings: RedMagic 11 Pro+ Takes the Crown

The RedMagic 11 Pro+ continues its reign at the top of the flagship smartphone category with an impressive average AnTuTu v11 score of 4,104,271. This gaming-focused device has maintained its position despite increasing competition in the high-end segment.

However, the leaderboard may see significant changes in February with the upcoming launch of the iQOO 15 Ultra. Based on the manufacturer's claims, this device is expected to surpass the current champion and claim the top spot in next month's rankings.

The top ten flagship devices are dominated by Qualcomm's Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC, with eight of the ten positions occupied by devices powered by this chipset. Only two devices in the top ten use MediaTek's Dimensity 9500:

1. RedMagic 11 Pro+ (4,104,271) - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
2. vivo X300 Pro Satellite Communication Edition
3. Realme GT 8 Pro - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
4. iQOO 15 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
5. Honor Magic8 Pro - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
6. Honor Win - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
7. Honor Magic8 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
8. OnePlus 15 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
9. Redmi K90 Pro Max - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
10. vivo X300 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5

This dominance of Qualcomm's latest flagship chipset underscores its performance leadership in the premium segment, though MediaTek continues to compete effectively with its Dimensity 9500 in select devices.

Mid-Range Segment: MediaTek's Dimensity 8500 Leads the Charge

The mid-range rankings tell a different story, with MediaTek's Dimensity 8 series chips occupying the top seven positions. The Honor Power 2 leads this segment with an average score of 2,218,856, powered by the new Dimensity 8500.

The complete mid-range top ten includes:

1. Honor Power 2 - Dimensity 8500
2. Oppo Reno15 - Dimensity 8400
3. Oppo Reno15 Pro - Dimensity 8400
4. Oppo Reno14 Pro - Dimensity 8400
5. iQOO Z10 Turbo - Dimensity 8400
6. Redmi Turbo 4 - Dimensity 8400
7. Oppo Reno14 - Dimensity 8400
8. Redmi Note 12 Turbo - Dimensity 8300
9. OnePlus Turbo 6V - Snapdragon 8s Gen 2
10. Redmi Note 15 Pro+ - Snapdragon 8s Gen 2

Interestingly, the performance gap between the new Dimensity 8500 and its predecessor, the 8400, appears relatively modest. The more significant performance jump occurred between the 8300 and 8400 generations. This suggests that while the 8500 offers improvements, the gains may not be as dramatic as some users might expect.

Qualcomm's absence in the mid-range segment is notable, with only Snapdragon 8s Gen 2 devices occupying the bottom three positions. This highlights the company's historical weakness in this price bracket, where MediaTek has established strong dominance with its Dimensity 8 series.

Tablet Rankings: Honor MagicPad3 Pro 13.3 Reigns Supreme

The tablet segment is led by the Honor MagicPad3 Pro 13.3, which maintains its position as the only tablet powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 SoC. This unique positioning gives it a significant advantage, creating a substantial performance gap between it and the second-place device.

The top ten tablets show a more competitive field after the leader:

1. Honor MagicPad3 Pro 13.3 - Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
2. Oppo Pad 4 Pro
3. H3C MegaBook - Intel Core Ultra 5 228V
4. OnePlus Pad 2 Pro
5. Lenovo Legion Y700
6. RedMagic Astra (Tablet 3 Pro in China)
7. Xiaomi Pad 8 Pro
8. iQOO Pad5 Pro
9. Redmi K Pad

From second to tenth place, the score difference is relatively small at around 400,000 points, indicating a tight competitive field in the upper mid-range tablet segment. The presence of the H3C MegaBook with an Intel Core Ultra 5 228V SoC in third place demonstrates the diversity of platforms competing in this space.

Market Implications and Future Outlook

These rankings reveal several important trends in the Android ecosystem. Qualcomm maintains its stronghold in the flagship segment, particularly with its Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, which powers the majority of top-performing devices. However, MediaTek has successfully positioned itself as the dominant player in the mid-range market with its Dimensity 8 series.

The upcoming iQOO 15 Ultra launch could reshuffle the flagship rankings significantly, potentially breaking the RedMagic 11 Pro+'s streak at the top. This competition at the highest performance tier benefits consumers by driving innovation and pushing the boundaries of mobile computing capabilities.

For tablet users, the Honor MagicPad3 Pro 13.3's continued dominance highlights the performance advantages of using flagship smartphone chipsets in larger devices, though the competitive field behind it suggests healthy competition in the broader tablet market.

The AnTuTu rankings serve as a valuable benchmark for consumers making purchasing decisions and provide insight into the competitive dynamics between chip manufacturers and device makers across different market segments.