As a result of all of this progress, revolutionary new inventions, high-performance chipsets, and high-performance phones have been introduced. Phone manufacturers have always been in a competition, claiming to be "the greatest." So, in 2022, which phones have the best performance? This list will be based on the AnTuTu performance phone list, a well-known phone ranking tool. So, let's get this party started.
2022 Performance Phones List
The following is a list of the most powerful phones in 2022.
iQOO 9 Pro is a new product from iQOO.
The iQOO 9 Pro is at the top of our list. As you may be aware, the iQOO brand is a VIVO sub-brand (just like Redmi & POCO). They are part of BBK Electronics, which also includes companies like Realme, OPPO, and OnePlus. The device scored 997.944 on the benchmark. Let's look at the first gadget specifications from the list of performance phones.
- Display: 6.78″ LTPO 2.0 AMOLED QHD+ (1440 x 3200) 120Hz HDR10+ 518ppi – Protected by Panda Glass
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) – (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
- RAM & Storage: 8GB/256GB – 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB – LPDDR5 3200MHz & UFS3.1
- Camera: Samsung ISOCELL GN5 50 MP f/1.8 (main) with PDAF and gimbal OIS.
- 16 MP f/2.2 60mm (telephoto) with PDAF, OIS and 2.5x optical zoom.
- Samsung ISOCELL JN1 50 MP f/2.3 15mm 150˚ (ultrawide).
- Selfie Camera: 16 MP, f/2.5
- Battery: Li-Po 4700mAh (2x2350mAh dual battery) – 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Powered by QuickCharge 5.
- OS: Android 12 based Funtouch12 (Global) or OrignOS Ocean (China)
- Features: Fingerprint (under-display), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 (supports aptX Adaptive) and Stereo speakers.
Xiaomi 12 Pro is a smartphone from Xiaomi.
The Xiaomi 12 Pro, Xiaomi's current flagship, is ranked second on the list. The gadget, which was released at the end of last year, is a true flagship and the finest pick among performance phones, with an AnTuTu score that rivals the iQOO 9 Pro. The Xiaomi 12 Pro scored 993.203 on the benchmark test. Specifications for the device may be found below and here.
- Display: 6.73″ LTPO AMOLED QHD+ (1440 x 3200) 120Hz HDR10+ 521ppi – Protected by Gorilla Glass Victus
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) – (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
- RAM & Storage: 8GB/128GB – 8GB/256GB and 12GB/256GB – LPDDR5 3200MHz & UFS3.1
- Camera: Sony Exmor IMX707 50 MP f/1.9 24mm with Dual-Pixel PDAF and OIS.
- Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 50 MP f/2.2 115˚ 35mm (ultrawide).
- Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1 50 MP f/1.9 48mm (telephoto) with 5x optical zoom.
- Selfie Camera: 32 MP
- Battery: Li-Po 4600mAh – 120W wired and 50W wireless fast charging. Powered by Xiaomi Surge Charging 2.0
- OS: Android 12 based MIUI 13
- Features: Fingerprint (under-display), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 (supports aptX Adaptive) and Stereo Harman Kardon speakers.
Edge 30 Pro by Motorola
The Motorola Edge 30 Pro is the third device found inside performance phones. It also performs similarly to other devices because its processor is the same. The Motorola Edge 30 Pro scored 974.272 on the benchmark test. The following are the device's specifications.
- Display: 6.7″ pOLED FHD+ (1080 x 2400) 144Hz HDR10+ 393ppi – Protected by Gorilla Glass 3
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) – (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
- RAM & Storage: 8GB/128GB – 8GB/256GB – 12GB/256GB and 12GB/512GB – LPDDR5 2750MHz & UFS3.1
- Back Camera: OmniVision OV50A40 50 MP f/1.8 with PDAF and OIS.
- 50 MP Samsung ISOCELL S5KJN1SQ03 50 MP f/2.2 115˚ (ultrawide).
- OmniVision OV02B1B 2 MP f/2.4 (depht)
- Selfie Camera: OmniVision OV60A40 60 MP f/2.2
- Battery: Li-ion 4800mAh – 68W wired and 15W wireless fast charging.
- OS: Android 12 based MyUI 3.0
- Features: Fingerprint (side mounted), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and stereo speakers.
Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G)
The Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (Snapdragon) device is ranked fourth, while the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G (Exynos) device is ranked fifth. Samsung, as you may know, provides users in Europe a flagship device with Exynos SoC variations. With a benchmark score of 938.502, the Snapdragon model scored better. The Exynos version scored 906.838 points. The specifications for the fourth performance phone in the list of performance phones are listed below.
- Display: 6.8″ Dynamic LTPO 2.0 AMOLED 2X QHD+ (1440 x 3088) 120Hz HDR10+ 500ppi – Protected by Gorilla Glass Victus+
- Chipset: Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (SM8450) (4nm) – (1×3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
- Samsung Exynos 2200 (1×2.8 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3×2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4×1.8 GHz Cortex-A510)
- RAM & Storage: 8GB/128GB – 12GB/256GB – 12GB/512GB and 12GB/1TB – LPDDR5 3200MHz & UFS3.1
- Camera: Samsung ISOCELL HM3 108 MP f/1.8 23mm with Laser AF, PDAF and OIS.
- 10 MP f/4.9 230mm (periscope telephoto) with dual-pixel PDAF, OIS and 10x optical zoom.
- 10 MP f/2.4 70mm (telephoto) with dual-pixel PDAF, OIS and 3x optical zoom.
- 12 MP f/2.2 13mm 120˚ (ultrawide) with dual-pixel PDAF.
- Selfie Camera:40 MP f/2.2 26mm (wide) with PDAF.
- Battery: Li-Po 5000mAh – 45W PD3.0 wired and Qi 15W wireless fast charging.
- OS: Android 12 based OneUI 4.1
- Features: Fingerprint (under-display), Wi-Fi 6, Bluetooth 5.2 and stereo speakers.
