10 most powerful smartphones of 2025

Technological progress has made it possible to fit such "hardware" into a regular phone, which easily processes graphics comparable to the PC games released in 2010-2012. Now anyone can choose a gaming smartphone that allows them to enjoy explosive shooters, adrenaline races, elaborate strategies and other modern entertainment. And we are talking not only about expensive flagships, but also about models of the budget segment. Our rating of smartphones with a powerful processor in which we will consider the most productive smartphones in various price segments of the market will help to choose an excellent device for the most demanding games and applications at the best cost.

TOP 10 most powerful smartphones of 2025

The first smartphones were significantly superior in functionality to conventional mobile phones. Nevertheless, it was impossible to call them a full-fledged alternative to personal computers. Today, albeit with some reservations, smartphones can replace the base PC. The large display is great for chatting, surfing the Internet and even working with documents. It also allows you to enjoy movies and TV shows. High-quality cameras, in turn, are able to replace even some DSLR cameras.
But that's not all, because modern production allows you to place "hardware" in a compact case, the equivalent of which some 10 years ago was the ultimate dream for owners of stationary systems. It is necessary not only for the needs of the system, as well as the stable operation of demanding applications, but also for modern games. Today mobile gaming has turned into a multi-billion dollar industry, so even large studios are willing to release high-budget projects for owners of powerful smartphones.

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1. Apple iPhone 11 Pro

Apple has always been head and shoulders above the competition. It is the American brand that offers a smartphone with the best processor for today. As the first tests show, the Snapdragon 865, which has not yet been used in serial devices, is inferior to the A13 Bionic in most tasks. Therefore, any applications on the iPhone 11 Pro are guaranteed to be able to demonstrate high performance in the next 4-5 years at least.

In reviews, Apple's smartphone is also touted for its triple rear camera. It is in no way inferior to Huawei smartphones leading the DxOMark rating for several years in daytime photos. The result is not very stable at night, but in most cases the iPhone 11 Pro shows a luxurious result (especially with manual settings). It also has a perfect 5.8-inch OLED screen and of course Face ID technology.

Advantages:

• good optical stabilization;
• night and especially daytime photography;
• reference performance;
• reliability in work;
• performance margin for the next 4-5 years;
• display with a resolution of 2436 × 1125 pixels;
• impressive battery life.

Disadvantages:

• impressive official cost even for the 64 GB version.

2.ASUS ROG Phone II ZS660KL 12 / 512GB

The next smartphone can be confidently called the most powerful one according to AnTuTu. ASUS ROG Phone II earned over half a million points, which is more than one and a half times higher than the previous generation device. The device is second only to the new iPhone. True, here it is necessary to take into account that even the creators of the benchmark themselves say that it is impossible to directly compare devices based on Android and "apple" systems.

ASUS offers many branded accessories for its phone. The smartphone comes with a cooling pad, which is connected via an additional USB-C port. Many useful gadgets for mobile gamers can be purchased separately.

Everything in ROG Phone II is top notch. The only exceptions are the two main cameras. They are not bad, but clearly do not correspond to a device with a price of 840–980 $... But the display is great here. Yes, in terms of color rendering, size, brightness and other parameters, it has competitors. But the 120 Hz frequency is amazing. Moreover, the hardware installed here will completely pull out such a frame rate, if its support, of course, was originally provided by the game developers.

Advantages:

• first-class display;
• huge 6000 mAh battery;
• additional devices;
• the amount of RAM and built-in memory;
• better gaming performance;
• original appearance of the smartphone.

Disadvantages:

• significant weight;
• no water protection.

3. Apple iPhone 11

Even the basic version of the iPhone 11 Pro has an impressive price tag. Not many buyers can afford such a device. But if you are not interested in anything other than Apple products, and the previous generation of Apple smartphones does not meet the requirements, then take a closer look at the iPhone 11. The powerful A13 Bionic processor installed in this smartphone does not differ from the “stone” used in older modifications. And the amount of RAM is the same here - 4 GB, which guarantees the stable operation of any programs.

The screen in the iPhone 11 is simpler: IPS instead of OLED with a resolution reduced to 1792 × 828 pixels. Taking into account the increased diagonal to 6.1 inches, this provides a pixel density of 324 per inch. However, this is still one of the best displays on the market and is extremely enjoyable to use. The dual camera here takes similar pictures, and you only have to give up the telephoto lens, which is not very critical, because the optical zoom and stabilization are in place. And the iPhone 11, like the older version of the smartphone, can record 4K video at 60 fps.

Advantages:

• large and colorful screen;
• perfect system optimization;
• high-speed performance in any tasks;
• sound quality of stereo speakers;
• one of the best smartphones in terms of autonomy;
• premium quality materials and workmanship.

Disadvantages:

• weak power supply included.

4. OnePlus 7T Pro 8 / 256GB

The first thing you notice when you get to know the OnePlus 7T Pro is its design: it's incredibly beautiful. Together with the impeccable assembly, the appearance clearly makes it clear that we are not in front of any smartphone, but a real flagship. True, its back cover turned out to be too slippery, so all the beauty, alas, has to be hidden under a cover.

If desired, users can save about 84 $by purchasing the OnePlus 7 Pro. This smartphone is similar to the older model not only in name, but also in the screen, design, cameras and other characteristics. The only difference is that in the junior version Snapdragon 855 without the "Plus" prefix.

In addition to the advanced hardware platform, a 4085 mAh battery is hiding inside the device, which supports OnePlus' proprietary Warp Charge 30 fast charging technology. We were also impressed by the 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 3120 × 1440 pixels. And there are no cutouts here, because the front camera slides out of the smartphone body.

Advantages:

• impressive performance;
• excellent appearance;
• photo quality on the main camera using AI;
• excellent display without cutouts;
• battery life.

Disadvantages:

• the body is quite slippery;
• no support for wireless charging.

5.realme X2 Pro 8 / 128GB

Quality screen with built-in fingerprint reader and 20: 9 aspect ratio. Snapdragon 855 Plus processor, Adreno 640 graphics and 8 GB of RAM. 4 main cameras at once, offering excellent photo and video quality, as well as 5x optical zoom. And also NFC, 3.5 mm jack, great design, perfect assembly and fast charging VOOC 3.0 from Oppo. How much do you think all this should cost?

If we were talking about some LG or HTC, then the price tag here would have exceeded 50, or even 840 $... But before us is the Chinese company realme, offering the cheapest smartphone in the world with the best (at the time of the review) "filling". The X2 Pro can already be found on sale at the official price in 462 $.

But what did the manufacturer save on trying to achieve such a cost? In fact, there are no compromises here. The realme brand is owned by the Chinese corporation BBK, which also owns Oppo, Vivo and OnePlus. It is thanks to the existing developments of these brands that the manufacturer managed to bypass competitors in terms of price / quality ratio.

Advantages:

• one of the fastest affordable smartphones on the market;
• low cost for its capabilities;
• Chinese flagship killer;
• liquid cooling;
• excellent screen with a refresh rate of 90 Hz;
• the main camera consists of 4 modules;
• impressive battery charging speed;
• stable operation of wireless modules.

Disadvantages:

• there is no support for FM radio;
• the proprietary shell is not finalized.

6.Samsung Galaxy S10 + 8 / 128GB (Snapdragon 855)

The review continues with one of the best smartphones according to customer reviews - Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus. Traditionally for the series, the device received a protective glass with rounded edges. The IP68 certification has also been preserved, which provides protection against dust and splashes of water (including immersing the smartphone one and a half meters for up to 30 minutes). However, this is only in theory, because water ingress into the case is not considered a warranty case. But by accidentally dropping the device into a puddle or rinsing it under the tap, the owner is unlikely to break it.

Smartphones from the Galaxy S10 line are also offered with Exynos branded stones. However, in most tasks, though not much, they are inferior to Qualcomm.

The front camera of a smartphone consists of two modules. The second one is used here only to blur the background. However, the usual "ten" can do the same, therefore in the S10 + the dual front camera is primarily a design element (for example, when installing wallpaper that is combined with it). There are three main modules in a phone with a powerful processor: a telephoto lens with f / 2.4 aperture, a wide-angle one with alternating aperture f / 1.5 and f / 2.4, and an ultra-wide-angle one with a resolution of 16 megapixels.

Advantages:

• ultrasonic fingerprint scanner;
• screen with QHD resolution (19: 9);
• chic functionality;
• great sound;
• flagship-worthy cameras;
• dust and moisture protection according to the IP68 standard;
• cool AMOLED screen 6.4 inches;
• capacious 4100 mAh battery.

Disadvantages:

• the fingerprint scanner is not very fast;
• the camera sometimes shoots mediocre.

7. Honor 20 Pro 8 / 256GB

What the Honor brand knows how to attract the attention of buyers is design. All smartphones of this Chinese brand look just great, especially when it comes to flagships. The 20 Pro uses a triple-layered glass on the back that plays nicely with colors in the light. The purple version looks especially good, in our opinion.

The Chinese phone is equipped with a powerful processor and a good 4000mAh battery. The front panel of the smartphone is occupied by a 6.26-inch IPS-matrix, in the upper left corner of which there is a 32-megapixel camera. The diameter of the hole for it is only 4.5 mm, so the module hardly catches the eye.

The main camera, as befits modern flagship smartphones, is quadruple. A 48MP Sony IMX586 sensor is used as the main module, and is complemented by a 16MP wide-angle (117 degrees), an 80mm telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom and a 2-megapixel module for macro shooting.

Advantages:

• side fingerprint scanner;
• excellent autonomy;
• 4G signal stability;
• the main camera unit supports optical stabilization and laser autofocus;
• system optimization at a decent level;
• decent front camera.

Disadvantages:

• no cover included;
• rejection of the audio jack.

8. HUAWEI P30 Pro

The eighth position of the rating is occupied not only by a smartphone with very powerful hardware, but also an excellent camera phone. In the DxOMark rating, this smartphone is in the top ten. Moreover, it bypasses almost all participants in our review, only slightly inferior to the iPhone 11 in video recording. But the pictures on the Huawei P30 Pro are just wonderful.

In addition to the Pro version, the P30 line also has a regular and a "lightweight" model.

To date, the Huawei smartphone is not among the top ten in terms of performance. However, there is not a single task that would make the smartphone slow down, and given other advantages and an attractive price, the P30 Pro has almost no competitors. And protection against water / dust according to the IP68 standard is not yet found in all flagships.

Advantages:

• fantastic camera;
• system performance;
• high-quality communication modules;
• gaming performance;
• autonomy and charging speed;
• design, water and dust proof.

Disadvantages:

• monaural speaker;
• there is no 3.5mm, which is in the P30.

9.Xiaomi Redmi K20 Pro 8 / 256GB

Stylish, convenient, well-assembled and, importantly, inexpensive smartphone with a powerful platform. Our readers may be familiar with the Redmi K20 Pro under the name Mi 9T Pro. These devices are similar in hardware, design, and size with millimeter precision. This is explained by the fact that Mi 9T Pro is the version of Redmi K20 Pro for the international market. But the latter is offered by us cheaper - from 364 $.

For such a pleasant price, Xiaomi offers its customers an excellent display made using AMOLED technology. There are no cutouts in it, since the front camera slides out from the top, and a fingerprint scanner is located at the bottom. The glass back is available in three original colors. However, the owner is unlikely to carry a smartphone without a case. Simple black plastic, by the way, included.

One of the most interesting smartphones on Android is equipped with Snapdragon 855 with Adreno 640 graphics. Their performance is enough for any games and applications. There is not a single complaint about the amount of memory: 8 GB of RAM and 256 GB of storage. But note that the latter cannot be expanded. There are three main cameras in the device: 48, 8 and 13 MP. One of the modules offers 2x optical zoom, but, alas, there is no optical stabilization.

Advantages:

• luxurious design;
• powerful hardware;
• high-quality microphone and speaker;
• cool display with sophisticated bezels;
• scanner under the screen;
• main camera;
• there is a 3.5 mm jack.

Disadvantages:

• Chinese firmware.

10. Xiaomi Mi Note 10 Pro

And the review ends with another popular smartphone with a powerful processor from Xiaomi. The Mi Note 10 Pro model was presented only at the end of November last year, but it has already managed to gain incredible popularity among users. The first thing that surprises the smartphone is 5 main cameras at once. Moreover, many manufacturers should get Xiaomi to place a bunch of modules so that it doesn't look strange.

The hardware platform here is not top-end (Snapdragon 730G and Adreno 618), but it is enough for any games, not to mention demanding programs.

The manufacturer himself spied on the design of the front panel of the Mi Note 10 Pro from a competitor. The same neat drop-shaped cutout for the front, the same small chin and the same rounded sides of the screen as in the P30 Pro. There are no problems with this, which cannot be said about the case itself: it is incredibly slippery, so a smartphone case is not just recommended, but a must. And the protruding camera has it.

Advantages:

• photographic capabilities;
• smoothness and stability of the OS;
• brightness and color rendition of the screen;
• gaming performance;
• excellent battery;
• chic appearance;
• amount of RAM and read-only memory.

Disadvantages:

• the body is extremely slippery;
• no wireless charging.

For this TOP, we have selected the best smartphones with powerful processors that are suitable for the most difficult tasks. For this reason, each of them, including budget devices, will be able to provide you with excellent performance in all modern projects. You should give preference to the middle or higher price segment only if you want to run all the heaviest games at maximum graphic settings or if you want to purchase a device with a margin for the future. Also, buying more expensive models of smartphones makes sense with increased requirements for the camera, screen or other components of a mobile phone.