As we enter the month of September, benchmarking platform AnTuTu has shared a list of top-performing smartphones over the previous month. To no one’s surprise, the list is topped by the recently launched Red Magic 9S Pro+, which features an overclocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 processor, also called the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 “Leading Version”.

The second place goes to the OnePlus Ace 3 Pro (review), which is an interesting addition since it is more of a flagship killer powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, rather than a full-fledged flagship smartphone. Even the third-place iQOO Neo 9S Pro+ only costs around $412 (CNY 2,999), while scoring over 2.1 million points on average on AnTuTu, which makes it an attractive device for buyers looking for the most performance without breaking the bank. You can find the complete list of top-performing devices below.

AnTuTu Benchmark Top Performing Smartphones August 2024

1. RedMagic 9S Pro+ Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 OC 24GB + 1TB – 2127528
2. OnePlus Ace 3 Pro Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 24GB + 1TB – 2107208
3. iQOO Neo 9S Pro+ Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 16GB + 1TB – 2106419
4. ROG 8 Pro Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 16GB + 512GB – 2093592
5. iQOO Neo 9S Pro Dimensity 9300+ 16GB + 1TB – 2091933
6. Redmi K70 Ultra Edition Dimensity 9300+ 16GB + 512GB – 2085769
7. Vivo X100 Ultra Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 16GB + 1TB – 2050569
8. Vivo X100 Pro Dimensity 9300 16GB + 1TB – 2019403
9. Vivo X100 Dimensity 9300 16GB + 512GB – 2015347
10. OnePlus 12 Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 16GB + 512GB – 2010851

MediaTek’s Dimensity 9300+ powered devices that were usually seen in the top three if not the first place have been significantly outperformed by their Qualcomm counterparts. The iQOO Neo 9S Pro and the Redmi K70 Ultra Edition powered by the Dimensity 9300+ are both relatively affordable smartphones for the performance they offer.

That said, MediaTek is planning to launch its next-generation Dimensity 9400 in mid-October, with flagship smartphones like the Vivo X200 series or Oppo Find X8 series expected to be the early adopters. As for the performance gains, the Dimensity 9400 is rumored to improve by 30% in single-core performance compared to the Dimensity 9300 and offer “PC-level” ray tracing capabilities.

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The Red Magic 9S Pro was launched just a couple of days ago in China and is finally on sale. The series includes two models – Red Magic 9S Pro and Red Magic 9S Pro+. The two of them only differ from each other in battery capacity and charging speed.

The pricing starts from 4,799 yuan (equivalent to $660) and the phone is now available in the home country. Different color variants of the two models come with slightly different price tags.

Starting with the Red Magic 9S Pro, the ‘Dark Knight’ and ‘Day Warrior’ color options are priced at 4,799 Yuan and 5,199 Yuan for the 256GB and 512GB color options respectively. On the other hand, the ‘Deuterium front transparent Silver Wing’ and ‘Deuterium Front Transparent Dark Night’ are priced at 4,999 Yuan and 5,399 Yuan for the same configurations.

Speaking of the Red Magic 9S Pro+, the ‘Dark Knight’ and ‘Day Warrior’ color variants are priced at 5,799 Yuan for the 16GB + 512GB configuration. The ‘Deuterium front transparent Silver Wing’ and ‘Deuterium Front Transparent Dark Night’ variants with the same configuration are priced at 5,999 Yuan.

Notably, the 24GB+1TB variant of the Red Magic 9S Pro+ is only available in the ‘Dark Knight’ color.

Both the phones offer 6.8″ AMOLED displays that reach a peak brightness of 1600 nits. Both the models also have the exact same dimension, which is 163.89mm x 76.35mm x 8.9mm.

Speaking of cameras, both of them equip a 50MP main (1/1.57″, 1.0µm, with OIS), a 50MP ultrawide (1/2.76″, 0.64µm), and a 2MP depth sensor. There is a 16 MP under-display selfie camera on the front.

While the Pro model comes with a 5,500mAh battery and supports 165W wired charging, the Red Magic Pro+ packs a larger 6500 mAh battery but supports a much slower 80W charging speed.

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Red Magic, known for its high-performance gaming phones, has released its latest model, the Red Magic 9S Pro series. This new phone aims to improve mobile gaming with top-notch specifications and smart AI features.

AI Features for Gaming

The Red Magic 9S Pro series aims to improve mobile gaming with an upgraded Game Space, featuring new AI-driven capabilities. These new and improved features are packed into the REDMAGIC 9.5 operating system (based on Android 14).

One standout feature is Smart Navigator, which offers real-time suggestions for popular games and includes voice typing for quick questions. For those who like to customize their controls, the AI Trigger allows gamers to set personalized actions for the shoulder buttons, enabling the phone to automatically recognize and execute moves based on your playstyle.

Sound Recognition is another impressive addition, automatically identifying in-game sounds to aid decision-making during gameplay. REDMAGIC Moments streamlines content creation by capturing and editing screenshots and clips on the fly, even converting highlights into wallpapers for your game lobby.

The AI Assistant has also received a significant upgrade, now featuring voice-activated functions and a dynamic, game-themed display. Improved scene recognition leads to more accurate AI responses within games, ensuring a more seamless experience. Additionally, the REDMAGIC Cube serves as an in-game hub, offering a variety of AI tools such as photo editing, wallpaper creation, and writing assistance.

Display and Camera

The Red Magic 9S Pro series has a 6.8-inch Full HD+ OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate and a 960Hz touch sampling rate for responsive touch controls. The display offers bright colors and clear visibility, even in bright conditions thanks to its 1600 nits of peak brightness. It also reduces eye strain during long gaming sessions.

The phone’s camera setup includes three cameras on the back: a 50MP main sensor (Samsung GN5), a 50MP ultra-wide sensor (Samsung JN1), and a 2MP macro camera (GigaDevice GC02M1). The front camera is a 16MP under-display camera for selfies and video calls.

Strong Performance

The Red Magic 9S Pro & Pro+ use the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version processor (essentially an overclocked version), offering excellent power for demanding games. Both include up to 24GB of LPDDR5X RAM, which helps with smooth multitasking and fast data processing. Storage options range from 256GB to 1TB, giving plenty of space for games and media.

Better Cooling

To keep the phone cool during long gaming sessions, the Red Magic 9S Pro series has the ICE 13.5 cooling system. This includes a large 10182mm² single-layer vapor chamber plate, a high-speed fan spinning at 22,000 rpm, and a new cooling gel. These features help maintain performance without overheating.

Battery and Charging

The Red Magic 9S Pro series offers two battery options. The standard 9S Pro model has a 6500mAh battery and supports 80W fast charging, while the 9S Pro+ version comes with a 5,500mAh battery, paired with 165W fast charging.

Pricing & availability

The Red Magic 9S Pro series comes in various models with different configurations and prices:

Red Magic 9S Pro

Transparent Silver Deuterium and Transparent Dark Knight:

• 12GB + 256GB – 4999 RMB (approx. US$687)
• 12GB + 512GB – 5399 RMB (approx. US$742)

Dark Knight and White Knight:

• 12GB + 256GB – 4799 RMB (approx. US$660)
• 12GB + 512GB – 5199 RMB (approx. US$715)

Red Magic 9S Pro+

• Dark Knight and White Knight:
  • 16GB + 512GB – 5799 RMB (approx. US$797)
• Transparent Silver Deuterium and Transparent Dark Knight:
  • 16GB + 512GB – 5999 RMB (approx. US$825)
  • 24GB + 1TB – 6999 RMB (approx. US$962)

The Red Magic 9S Pro and Red Magic 9S Pro+ will be available for order starting July 9, 2024, in China. The international version of the Red Magic 9S Pro is expected to be announced on July 16, 2024.

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A plethora of smartphones are expected to launch in July 2024. Most of these handsets will be mid-rangers and will make their debut in China.

At the same time, there will be some foldables as well. Samsung will take wraps off its annual refresh of Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip series. On the other hand, Xiaomi is anticipated to debut its first-ever clamshell foldable alongside its fourth-gen fold.

Further, Nothing’s sub-brand CMF has confirmed to release its first smartphone. Then, there will be a proper flagship from Realme in a long time.

These and several other phones will be made official in the next few weeks. Let’s take a look at them one by one.

Upcoming Smartphones in July 2024

Red Magic 9S Pro Series

The Red Magic 9S Pro series is scheduled to launch in China on July 3 in China. It will be a mid-gen refresh of Red Magic 9 Pro series.

There will be two devices, namely Red Magic 9S Pro and Red Magic 9S Pro Plus. Both of them will mostly differ in terms of battery capacity and charging speed while sharing the rest of the specs.

They will be powered by Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version. This chipset is nothing but an overclocked version (3.4Ghz) found inside the Galaxy S24 series as Sanapdragon 8 Gen 3 for Galaxy.

CMF Phone 1

CMF, the sub-brand of CMF, has scheduled an event for July 8. The company will unveil its inaugural smartphone at this conference called CMF Phone 1.

This device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 SoC. It will be the first handset in India to feature this chip.

As per leaks, the product will arrive with a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display, a 50MP rear camera, a 16MP selfie camera, a 5,000mAh battery, and 33W charging support. 

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6

Samsung’s second Galaxy Unpacked event of 2024 will take place on July 10. The company will announce the Galaxy Z Fold 6 and Galaxy Z Flip 6 at this conference.

The latest foldables from the firm will come with minor upgrades over their predecessors. There will be some minute changes in design and specs.

Both of them will be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 mobile platform. The Flip 6 will feature a new 50MP primary camera and a larger 4,000mAh battery.

Oppo Reno 12 Series

The Oppo Reno 12 series is set to launch in India in July. However, the exact date is not known as of writing this article.

The global lineup consists of two devices, namely Reno 12 and Reno 12 Pro. These products are different from their Chinese counterparts and comes with several AI features.

The duo is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 7300 chipset and sports a 6.7-inch FHD+ 120Hz OLED display. They have the same 50MP main camera and an 8MP ultrawide unit. However, the Pro version gets a 50MP 2x telephoto snapper and a 50MP selfie camera.

iQOO Neo 9S Pro Plus

The iQOO Neo 9S Pro Plus is confirmed to launch in China in July. The date is not out as of writing this article.

As the name suggests, the phone will be an upgraded version of iQOO Neo 9 Pro. As per leaks, it will be not only faster but also arrive with a few useful features.

The device is tipped to offer a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC, a 6.78-inch 1.5K flat OLED display, a 50MP + 50MP dual rear camera setup, a 16MP selfie camera, an ultrasonic fingerprint sensor, and a 5,500mAh battery.

Realme GT 6

The Realme GT 6 is set to launch in China in July. It will be the brand’s first proper flagship smartphone in a long while.

The device will be different from the GT 6 available in global markets. It will house a Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip instead of a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 Soc.

The handset will come with a 1.5K LTPO flat OLED display, a metal frame, a 50MP primary camera, a 6,000mAh battery, and 100W charging support.

Honor 200 Series

The Honor 200 series is expected to launch in India in July. The brand is said to release both Honor 200 and Honor 200 Pro in the region.

These handsets sport a 6.7-inch 1.5K curved OLED display, a 50MP (wide) + 50MP (2.5x telephoto) + 12MP (ultrawide) triple camera system, and a 5,200mAh battery.

The vanilla model is powered by a Snapdragon 7 Gen 3 chip, while the pro version is equipped with a Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 SoC.

Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G

The Tecno Spark 20 Pro 5G is anticipated to launch in India in July. The product is the only 5G-enabled smartphone in the Spark 20 series.

It is powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 6080 chipset and sports a 6.78-inch FHD+ 120Hz display (LCD). It comes with a 108MP main camera, an 8MP selfie camera, and dual stereo speakers.

It draws energy from a 5,000mAh battery and supports 33W wired charging.

Xiaomi Mix Fold 4 and Xiaomi Mix Flip

Xiaomi is rumored to launch its next-gen foldable Mix Fold 4 in July. It is said to be accompanied by the company’s first clamshell foldable dubbed Mix Flip.

The Mix Fold 4 is tipped to arrive with a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 chip, a 5,000mAh battery, 67W charging support, and a qua-camera system comprising zoom lenses. It will offer satellite connectivity and a better folding mechanism.

Whereas the Xiaomi Mix Flip will sport an edge-to-edge cover screen like the Honor Magic V Flip. It will be powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 SoC and will support 67W charging. It will sport a 50MP + 60MP (2x telephoto) dual camera setup.

Redmi K70 Ultra

The Redmi K70 Ultra is expected to launch alongside Xiaomi’s new foldables in July. The brand has already started teasing this product officially.

The device will be powered by a MediaTek Dimensity 9300 Plus chip paired with up to 24GB RAM and 1TB storage. It will sport a 1.5K 144Hz OLED display and a metal frame.

It is tipped to come with a 50MP + 8MP + 2MP triple camera setup, a 5,500Ah battery, and 120W charging support.

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The Red Magic 9S Pro is all set to debut on July 3 in China. Ahead of the launch, a Nubia phone with NX769S_V2A has appeared on AnTuTu. It appears that the variant that has appeared on the benchmarking platform will have the Red Magic 9S Pro+ marketing name. It is likely that the other variants of the phone may have the Red Magic 9S Pro branding. Here is a look at the details that have emerged through the AnTuTu listing of the Pro+ model.

Red Magic 9S Pro+ AnTuTu listing

The Red Magic 9S Pro+ AnTuTu listing identifies its chipset as the Snapdragon 8 Gen 3. However, the brand has already confirmed that it will have the overlocked Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version chipset. The chipset configuration includes 1 x 3.39GHz Cortex-X4, 3 x 2.96GHz Cortex-A720, 2 x 2.2GHz Cortex-A520, and 2 x 1.1GHz Cortex-A720 cores. In comparison, the regular Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 offers a maximum speed of 3.3GHz and slightly slower GPU performance.

The listing confirms that the device comes with a 120Hz display, 24 GB of LPDDR5x RAM, 1 TB of UFS 4.0 storage, and Android 14. As mentioned above, the 24GB+1TB variant may have the Pro+ branding, whereas the other variants could have the Red Magic 9S Pro name.

The Red Magic 9S Pro+ scored 485,3643 points in the CPU test, 979,908 points in the GPU test, 507,149 in the memory test, and 397,122 points in the UX test. Additionally, the Red Magic 9S Pro equipped with 16 GB of RAM, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading Version, and Android 14 has also been spotted at Geekbench. The device scored 2319 and 7215 in the single-core and multi-core tests of Geekbench 6, respectively.

According to tipster Digital Chat Station, the Red Magic 9S Pro will have a 6,500mAh battery and an under-display selfie camera. The other specs of the phone are likely to remain identical to those of the Red Magic 9 series. On July 3, Nubia will also announce a new gaming laptop.

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