the mobile technology landscape is constantly evolving, and AnTuTu‘s latest benchmarks offer an early look at the performance hierarchy expected in 2025 [[1]].These rankings, which measure overall smartphone speed and responsiveness, are closely watched by industry experts and consumers alike as indicators of processing power and efficiency [[2]]. Notably, preliminary November and December 2025 data reveals a shift in the top contenders, with a surprising absence from a familiar name and fierce competition between leading chipsets [[3]].
AnTuTu, a benchmarking firm that regularly tests and ranks mobile phone performance, has released its list of the most powerful phones expected in 2025. The rankings, based on AnTuTu scores, offer a glimpse into the future of mobile processing power and highlight the intensifying competition among smartphone manufacturers.
IPHONE 17 MISSES THE TOP 10
In a surprising result, Apple’s forthcoming iPhone 17 series did not appear in the top ten list. This omission is notable given the iPhone’s consistent popularity and sales performance.
RED MAGIC 11 PRO LEADS THE PACK
Topping the list of the world’s most powerful phones is the Red Magic 11 Pro, powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen5 processor. The iQOO 15 follows closely behind in second place.
XIAOMI 15 APPEARS LATE IN THE RANKINGS
The list also includes the OnePlus 15 at number three. The Xiaomi 15, achieving an AnTuTu score of 2962431, secured the eighth position.
Here are the world’s ten most powerful phones:
