The October release of the AnTuTu rankings has brought big changes to the list of the most powerful flagship smartphones. Almost the entire top 10 is made up of new entries, with the OnePlus 13 taking the number one spot. This achievement is notable because its predecessor, the OnePlus 12, also led the rankings earlier this year and held the position for quite some time. With the OnePlus 13, the brand continues to build on its reputation for high performance smartphones.
OnePlus 13 Tops October AnTuTu Rankings in Flagship Smartphone Performance
A key factor in this year’s ranking is the performance of the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset, found in several flagship models. Qualcomm, the maker of Snapdragon processors. Originally claimed that the Snapdragon 8 Elite could exceed 3 million points on AnTuTu’s benchmark scale. However, in actual tests, even top performers like the OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13 did not reach this mark. Xiaomi’s latest flagships, the Xiaomi 15 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, both of which also use the Snapdragon 8 Elite. Similarly fell short of reaching this theoretical performance peak.
The top rankings reveal a close competition between two main chipsets: Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9400. Among the top 10 devices, four use the Snapdragon 8 Elite, while five run on the Dimensity 9400. This split shows just how close the race is between these two processing giants. In the Snapdragon lineup, the Vivo X200 Pro follows closely behind the OnePlus 13 and iQOO 13, placing third overall. Despite MediaTek’s strong performance with the Dimensity 9400, the Snapdragon 8 Elite holds a slight edge in speed and overall performance.
Flagship smartphones are constantly competing to outperform one another. As manufacturers keep refining hardware and software, the AnTuTu rankings will likely continue to shift. For now, the OnePlus 13 holds the top spot as the most powerful smartphone for October. It pairs advanced hardware with one of the fastest processors on the market, which helps it stand out. This combination makes it the best-performing smartphone in AnTuTu’s rankings—at least for now.
