Overview of AnTuTu October Smartphone Rankings
In October, AnTuTu released a list highlighting the Android smartphones that drew the strongest user sentiment in the domestic market. The annual rhythm of reviews and ratings shaped a clear picture of consumer favorites, separate from measured technical performance. Across the board, users gravitated toward devices that blended innovation, usability, and desirable features with reliable software experiences. This ranking is built from user feedback gathered in the Chinese market, emphasizing consumer impressions rather than benchmark scores or professional lab tests.
The top spot for the second consecutive month went to the foldable Honor Magic V2, which earned a remarkable 96.15 percent favorable reviews from users. This sentiment reflects broad appreciation for its design, the flexibility of the form factor, and the overall polish of its software integration. Following closely in the third month of its ascent are the Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra at 95.78 percent and the Xiaomi Mix Fold 3 at 95.45 percent. These two devices have managed to hold their positions in the top tier thanks to a combination of camera capabilities, display quality, and a refined user experience that resonates with a large segment of the market.
In the middle of the pack, the Meizu 20 Pro appears at the fourth slot with 94.19 percent positive feedback, while the Realme GT5 Pro sits at fifth with 93.27 percent. These scores underscore strong consumer enthusiasm for a range of premium features, including fast charging, battery life, and build quality, even as competition remains intense among flagship and near-flagship devices. The Vivo X90 Pro+ rounds out the top six with a 92.53 percent rating, a device that has earned respect for its imaging capabilities and premium construction. Right after it comes the Samsung Galaxy S23, which attained a 92.24 percent positive rating, reflecting continued user satisfaction with Samsung’s ecosystem and ongoing software improvements.
Rounding out the top ten, the rankings feature the Honor X40 GT at 91.35 percent, the Xiaomi 13 Ultra at 90.87 percent, and the Meizu 20 at 90.70 percent. Each device on this list reveals a consumer landscape where design, software experience, camera performance, and brand reliability influence opinions as much as hardware specifications. It is important to note that these numbers represent user opinions collected in China and are not a direct measure of raw performance benchmarks or synthetic test scores. The emphasis is on consumer sentiment, which can be swayed by factors like aftersales support, user interface choices, and perceived value for money.
Analysts and enthusiasts should understand that the top ranking is derived from user reviews rather than an objective performance tally. The scores reflect what everyday users in the Chinese market think about the devices after practical use, including assessments of stability, battery life in real-world conditions, and the perceived quality of software updates. This distinction matters for readers who want to align their expectations with how a device will feel in daily life rather than how it might perform in a controlled benchmark environment. The methodology highlights that the rating is a consumer sentiment index, not a technical performance metric.
In recent coverage, AnTuTu has also spotlighted other categories of powerful devices and performance benchmarks, offering readers a broader context for what constitutes value at the premium end of the market. Consumers in Canada and the United States may interpret these results differently due to regional differences in availability, support ecosystems, and localized software experiences. Still, the underlying message remains: popular devices in China reflect a mix of innovation, reliable craftsmanship, and features that align with what users want in a high-end smartphone today.