iQOO 16 scored 793.9 points in AnTuTu price-to-performance ratio ranking. Source: Vivo
The AnTuTu benchmark has updated the ranking of smartphones with the best price-performance ratio in the premium segment. We are talking about devices costing more than 4500 yuan (over 30,100 UAH). This time, the leader was iQOO 16, which managed to displace the recognized leaders from Nubia and Red Magic.
iQOO 16 — the new king of performance
The smartphone topped the list with a score of 793.9 points on the profitability criterion. In the synthetic AnTuTu V12 tests, the base version of the device scored 4,365,667 points. Interestingly, in the maximum configuration with 16 GB of RAM, the device demonstrates an even more powerful result — over 5.5 million points.
This speed is due to the use of Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. This is a 2-nanometer chip whose prime Oryon cores operate at frequencies up to 5.01 GHz. This is a significant upgrade compared to the iQOO 15, which was based on the fifth-generation Elite. In addition to the “hardware”,iQOO 16 received a Samsung M16 AMOLED display with a frequency of 165 Hz and a local peak brightness of up to 10,000 nits. The battery with a capacity of 8400 mAh is responsible for autonomy. The price for the 12/256 GB version is $820 (about 36,800 UAH).
Who is breathing down the neck
The second place was occupied by Nubia NaviX Ultra with a profitability score of 784. The device is powered by Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and equipped with a 200 MP camera. Its price is slightly lower — $775 (34,800 UAH). For this amount, the user gets a 144 Hz screen and a 7100 mAh battery.
In third place is the gaming Red Magic 11S Pro (773.4 points). The smartphone also uses Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 and has an 8000 mAh battery. It is priced at $820 (36,800 UAH). While Xiaomi 18 Fold tries to compete with its own chips, gaming brands continue to squeeze the maximum out of Qualcomm platforms.
AnTuTu profitable flagships rating. Illustration: AnTuTu
Other participants in the ranking
The top 5 included new flagships Honor Magic 9 and Xiaomi 18 Pro. The top ten also featured Honor Magic 9 Pro Max and Samsung Galaxy S26. Manufacturers are increasingly betting on huge batteries, trying not to lag behind the new OnePlus 16, which set the bar at 9000 mAh. The ranking is based on September AnTuTu V12 data and Chinese platform JD.com’s prices.