The official AnTuTu February 2026 flagship rankings are out. The phone that topped every chart for four months just lost its crown. Here is the complete, verified top 10 with every score confirmed.
Introduction
Something changed in February 2026.
For four straight months, the same gaming phone sat at the very top of the AnTuTu best smartphones rankings. Every month. Without fail. Then the iQOO 15 Ultra arrived. And quietly, with almost no fanfare outside of tech circles, it knocked the reigning champion off the throne by nearly 44,000 points.
I am Ameer Hamza at Global Tech Press. The figures below are sourced directly from AnTuTu’s official V11 February 2026 data, cross-referenced with NotebookCheck, Gizmochina, MyMobileIndia, NokiaMob, TechOutlook, and Gagadget.
Every single score you see here is the average of all real-world benchmark runs submitted during February 2026. Not peak scores. Not marketing numbers. Real, sustained performance. Here is the full picture.
What AnTuTu Actually Measures
Before we get into the rankings, let me explain what these numbers actually mean.
AnTuTu evaluates a device’s CPU, GPU, memory, and overall user experience with a composite score that reflects real-world capabilities.
AnTuTu’s monthly flagship rankings are calculated using average benchmark scores collected from multiple test runs. This method focuses on long-term performance stability, offering a more realistic picture of how smartphones handle demanding tasks such as gaming, multitasking, and extended workloads. As a result, these rankings are a reliable indicator of everyday performance rather than marketing-driven numbers.
Devices with fewer than 1,000 valid benchmark results are excluded from the monthly rankings. That last point matters. Every phone on this list earned its spot through thousands of real user tests. Not one controlled lab run from a manufacturer.
The Two Chips That Dominate Everything in 2026
At the centre of the competition are Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500, the two most powerful Android chipsets available right now.
The Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and Dimensity 9500 were announced in September 2025, built using TSMC’s advanced 3nm process node.
The Snapdragon chip offers the highest peak clocked speed of 4.6 GHz, while the Dimensity 9500 peaks at 4.21 GHz and the Exynos 2600 peaks at 3.8 GHz.
Now let us get into the actual rankings.
Top 10 Full List AnTuTu February 2026
Data source: AnTuTu V11 | Date Range: February 1 to February 28, 2026
| Rank | Phone | Chipset | AnTuTu Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | iQOO 15 Ultra | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 4,208,894 |
| 2 | RedMagic 11 Pro+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 4,165,081 |
| 3 | Vivo X300 Pro | Dimensity 9500 | 4,084,334 |
| 4 | Realme GT 8 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 4,049,826 |
| 5 | iQOO 15 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 3,913,382 |
| 6 | Honor Magic 8 Pro | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 3,893,423 |
| 7 | Honor Magic 8 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 3,860,209 |
| 8 | OnePlus 15 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 3,839,169 |
| 9 | Honor WIN | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 3,828,160 |
| 10 | Redmi K90 Pro Max | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | 3,789,514 |
No. 1: iQOO 15 Ultra — The New AnTuTu King
The iQOO 15 Ultra just ended a four-month winning streak.
After four months of leadership from the RedMagic 11 Pro+, the iQOO 15 Ultra claimed the top position. The newcomer uses the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, but thanks to its advanced cooling system, it scored 4,208,894 points, almost 100,000 more than the Nubia smartphone.
The cooling system is the key difference here.
Benchmark scores are not the sole factor influencing user experience. Software optimization and thermal management systems also heavily impact long-term device stability and performance consistency.
iQOO 15 Ultra AnTuTu Score: 4,208,894
No. 2: RedMagic 11 Pro+ — Four Months at the Top
The RedMagic 11 Pro+ ruled the AnTuTu charts from October 2025 through January 2026.
The RedMagic 11 Pro+ had been topping the recent monthly flagship performance charts from AnTuTu, but in the latest one, the gaming phone has come second. A new Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 smartphone has overtaken it.
RedMagic 11 Pro+’s leadership underscores the impact of cutting-edge hardware combined with effective cooling solutions.
Slipping to second with 4,165,081 points does not mean it got slower. The iQOO 15 Ultra just got better.
RedMagic 11 Pro+ AnTuTu Score: 4,165,081
No. 3: Vivo X300 Pro — MediaTek’s Lone Fighter
The Vivo X300 Pro is doing something remarkable on this list.
Only the Vivo X300 Pro breaks the Snapdragon pattern, featuring the MediaTek Dimensity 9500 chipset and still managing to secure a spot among the top three devices for the month.
Utilizing MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 chipset, it posted an average score of 4.08 million. Notably, the X300 Pro remains the sole representative of MediaTek hardware on the February list, showcasing the brand’s ability to remain competitive in an increasingly Qualcomm-centric market.
The Dimensity 9500 surprises with better stability under sustained load compared to its rivals.
Vivo X300 Pro AnTuTu Score: 4,084,334
No. 4: Realme GT 8 Pro — Flagship Speed, Aggressive Price
The Realme GT 8 Pro is the value story of this entire list.
The Realme GT 8 Pro brings flagship performance at a more aggressive price point, hitting 4,075,525 points in January data. It features the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 with 16GB RAM, a 6.78-inch 1.5K LTPO AMOLED at 120Hz, and a 50MP Sony IMX906 camera with OIS. The 5,800mAh battery supports 120W SUPERVOOC charging.
In February’s official AnTuTu data, it placed fourth with 4,049,826 points.
Realme GT 8 Pro AnTuTu Score: 4,049,826
No. 5: iQOO 15 — Same Chip, Different Cooling
The standard iQOO 15 uses the exact same Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 as its Ultra sibling.
The standard iQOO 15, also powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor, secured the fifth position with an average score of 3,913,382.
The gap between the standard iQOO 15 and the iQOO 15 Ultra is 295,512 points.
That entire gap comes down to cooling. Better thermal management means the Ultra can sustain peak performance longer during the benchmark run. Same silicon, different outcome.
iQOO 15 AnTuTu Score: 3,913,382
No. 6 and No. 7: Honor Magic 8 Pro and Honor Magic 8
Honor placed three phones in the February top 10. That is a brand statement.
The Honor Magic 8 Pro with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset ranked sixth, recording an average score of 3,893,423.
The Honor Magic 8 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 placed seventh with an average of 3,860,209 points.
Honor has the most models in the top 10, with the Magic 8, Magic 8 Pro, and Honor WIN all appearing on the list.
No other brand achieved that depth of representation in February 2026.
Honor Magic 8 Pro Score: 3,893,423 | Honor Magic 8 Score: 3,860,209
No. 8: OnePlus 15 — The Balanced Flagship
The OnePlus 15 is the most globally accessible phone on this entire list.
The OnePlus 15 with Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and 16GB RAM scored 3,839,169 in February 2026.
The OnePlus 15 combines high-end hardware with excellent software optimization, contributing to a stable and consistent performance output. It reaches an AnTuTu score of around 1.10 million points using the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, alongside 16GB of RAM and 512GB storage options. OnePlus emphasizes a clean Android experience, making this device attractive for users wanting both raw power and a smooth, bloatware-free interface.
OnePlus 15 AnTuTu Score: 3,839,169
No. 9: Honor WIN — The Surprise Entry
The Honor WIN, also equipped with the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 chipset, claimed the ninth position with an average score of 3,828,160.
The Honor WIN is a gaming-focused Honor device with integrated cooling.
It is Honor’s third phone on this list. In a leaderboard dominated by iQOO, RedMagic, and Vivo, that is a genuinely impressive result.
Honor WIN AnTuTu Score: 3,828,160
No. 10: Redmi K90 Pro Max — Redmi Joins the Top 10
The Redmi K90 Pro Max powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 processor rounded out the list in tenth place, posting an average score of 3,789,514.
The Redmi K90 Pro Max slipped to tenth place in February, while the standard Vivo X300, which was tenth in January, is no longer in the top ten.
The Redmi K90 Pro Max delivers near-4 million performance at Redmi pricing.
Redmi K90 Pro Max AnTuTu Score: 3,789,514
The Big Picture: What February 2026 Tells Us
Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 Owns This Generation
The February report highlights an undisputed trend: the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has become the definitive choice for premium Android manufacturers. From the fourth-placed Realme GT 8 Pro down to the Redmi K90 Pro Max in tenth, every device in the bottom two-thirds of the list utilizes Qualcomm’s flagship architecture.
The widespread adoption of this chipset has normalized scores exceeding the 4-million-point mark across various brands. This consistency indicates that the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 has reached a level of maturity where high-end performance is now stable across diverse manufacturing platforms.
MediaTek Is Still Fighting — Just Alone at the Top
As 2026 progresses, the February data suggests that while MediaTek remains a potent outlier, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 is currently the engine driving the vast majority of the world’s most powerful Android smartphones.
That could change quickly. MediaTek tends to catch up in later firmware updates, especially when OEMs fine-tune for sustained loads.
4 Million Points Is Now the New Normal
The 1 million AnTuTu benchmark score was once a pipe dream for smartphones. In 2026, flagship devices regularly shatter the 3 million and even 4 million mark, while mid-range phones comfortably cruise past 1 million.
That is the pace of progress in 2026. What was a record-breaking score two years ago is now the midpoint of a top-10 list.
Should You Buy Based on AnTuTu Score Alone?
Honest answer: NO
AnTuTu’s benchmark remains a crucial tool for evaluating potential smartphone performance. By testing various hardware components and simulating real-world user scenarios, it offers a meaningful snapshot of how a device will handle resource-intensive tasks.
A higher score generally translates to better fluidity in gaming, quicker app launches, and smoother multitasking. However, benchmark scores are not the sole factor influencing user experience. Software optimization and thermal management systems also heavily impact long-term device stability and performance consistency.
The iQOO 15 Ultra beat the RedMagic 11 Pro+ not because it has a better chip. They both use the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. It won because it managed thermals better.
Use this list as a starting point. Not the final word.
The Honest Review
The AnTuTu February 2026 flagship rankings tell a clear story.
The diversity of models and chipsets within the top 10 shows healthy competition and choice for consumers seeking the fastest Android experience. The iQOO 15 Ultra is the current fastest Android phone on the planet by verified AnTuTu average score.
The RedMagic 11 Pro+ held that title for four months and remains the second fastest. The Vivo X300 Pro is proof that MediaTek’s Dimensity 9500 can compete at the very top of the performance ladder.
And Honor placed three phones in the top ten, which nobody saw coming three months ago. March 2026 data will arrive in early April. The standings will shift again. We will update this article the moment the March rankings are officially published by AnTuTu.
Check back here for the complete verified picture when it lands.
Written by Ameer Hamza
Tech Analyst and Founder of Global Tech Press. Currently expanding the GTP hardware testing labs and building the next generation of digital tech media.
