Top Android Smartphones for Every Budget Revealed by Experts
Date: 2023-12-04 Author: Dima Zakharov Categories: TECHNOLOGY
Budget Flagships with Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Dominate
AnTuTu, renowned for benchmarking smartphones, has updated its monthly rankings, emphasizing the balance between price and performance among Android devices. The experts tout budget flagships powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset as the most advantageous purchases currently. Despite the emergence of Snapdragon Gen 3 flagships causing price drops, the performance capability of these Gen 2 devices remains robust for years to come.
Ranking Breakdown by Price Categories
In the sub-$280 category, the Redmi Note 12 Turbo, Redmi Note 11T Pro, and Redmi K60 take the lead. Moving up to the $280 to $420 range, the Nubia Z50 and Realme GT5 stand out, both running on Snapdragon 8 Gen 2. The third position is secured by the iQOO Neo8.
Stepping into the $420 to $550 bracket, the iQOO 12, based on Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, claims the top spot. Alongside it, Vivo X100 and Nubia Z50S Pro make it to the top three.
The final category encompasses flagship devices starting at $550, where the iQOO 12 Pro emerges victorious, boasting top-tier hardware, one of the best cameras in the market, and rapid charging capabilities. Xiaomi 14 Pro and vivo X100 Pro conclude the top three in this category.
Performance Rankings and Future Prospects
For those seeking high performance, AnTuTu shares ratings of the most powerful smartphones available today. The leader in performance surpasses the iPhone 15 Pro Max by almost 30%, despite being priced at half the cost.
Moreover, the anticipation for the debut of the Samsung Galaxy S24 next month looms large, touted as the flagship Android series of 2024. Samsung aims to incorporate the latest trends and innovations, including satellite communication, AI features, and a titanium frame, promising an array of cutting-edge functionalities in this upcoming series.
