OnePlus 12 Tops the Charts as December’s Fastest Android Phone. AnTuTu recently released their final performance rankings for 2023’s Android flagships, and a new contender has claimed the crown. With an average score of 2.18 million, the freshly launched OnePlus 12 takes first place thanks to its cutting-edge Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip and expansive cooling.
Nipping at its heels is Vivo’s X100 at number two, marking the best showing yet for MediaTek’s powerful Dimensity 9300 processor. Dimensity-powered phones account for half of December’s top 10 – signalling positive strides in competing with Qualcomm’s high-end Snapdragons.
Making Waves is the budget-friendly iQOO Neo 9 Pro in third position. Despite its affordable $419 price tag, it keeps up with elite flagships via the Dimensity 9300 and savvy optimization. This makes for an intriguing value gaming option as we enter 2024.
While stalwarts like the gaming-centric Red Magic 9 Pro+ and Xiaomi 14 series make appearances, their scores have dipped slightly allowing for shakeups atop the ladder.
With intense competition across both premium and more attainable price points, consumers have excellent choices spanning Snapdragon, Dimensity and beyond. As the OnePlus 12 and iQOO Neo 9 Pro prepare for worldwide launches, Global audiences may soon experience 2023’s leading Android phone performance for themselves.
