As usual, here we have an Antutu report for the best smartphones in September. Many things has changed if you compare this list with the ones released in the previous months. Check it out now!

1. Apple iPhone 7 Plus

Apple fans may feel happy because of this. Apple’s iPhone 7 Plus has taken the spotlight of September when being ranked first in Antutu’s report of the best smartphones of the month with a score of 172,644 points. Well, this is quite surprising to us when it was able to beat many current 6GB RAM mobiles, which also means the Plus’s performance is really great.

Spec-wise, the device sports a 5.5-inch Full HD LED-backlit IPS LCD screen, IP67 certification, 3D Touch tech, iOS 10.0.1 (upgradable to iOS 10.0.2), a 2,900mAh battery, an Apple A10 Fusion quad-core 2.23GHz chip, 32/128/256GB ROM (non-expandable) coupled with 3GB RAM. In terms of cameras, there are a dual 12MP sensor setup on the back supported by PDAF, 2x optical zoom plus quad-LED flash on the back, and a 7MP sensor on the front to assist users in capturing things. Your shots are gonna be gorgeous.

2. Apple iPhone 7

Following right behind the iPhone 7 Plus is its sibling iPhone 7 with 170,124 Antutu points. This somehow proves that all the changes Apple has applied to their machine are effective, especially the new A10 Fusion chipset which has been praised by a number of reviews. About iPhone 7 specs, there are not many differences compared to iPhone 7 Plus specs. You just need to note that it has a smaller display that measures 4.7 inches and packs 750 x 1334 pixels, smaller RAM and battery capacity – 2GB and 1,960mAh, and only one rear shooter capable of 12 megapixels.

3. LeEco Le Pro 3

Number 3 is a LeEco smartphone named Le Pro 3 and said to be the first Chinese device to be run by Snapdragon 821 processor. It’s got 160,856 points, which is also a high score. Spec-wise, Pro 3 boasts a 5.5-inch Full HD display, eUI 5.8 UI based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, and many choices over its ROM (non-expandable) and RAM capacity: 32/64GB + 4GB or 64/128GB + 6GB. In addition to LeEco Le Pro 3 specs, there are Dolby Atmos sound tech, a massive 4,070mAh batt supporting Quick Charge 3.0, and a stellar 16MP main + 8MP selfie snapper combo.

4. Xiaomi Mi5s Plus

Next in line is Xiaomi Mi5s Plus with 153,777 Antutu points. To get this position, the handset has used its specifications well, which include a big 5.7-inch Full HD screen, a Snapdragon 821 chip set, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, 64/128GB of internal storage (non-expandable) paired with 4/6GB RAM, and a 3,800mAh cell with Quick Charge 3.0. Besides, Xiaomi Mi5s Plus specs contain a package of a dual 12MP primary and a 4MP secondary cam to help users take beautiful photos, making it the second best dual camera phone in September.

5. Xiaomi Mi5s

Number 5 belongs to the Mi5s Plus’s sibling – Xiaomi Mi5s with 142,280 points. Spec-wise, carries a 5.15-inch Full HD display, 3D Touch technology (if you buy Xiaomi Mi5s 128GB ROM + 4GB RAM model; the 64GB + 3GB one does not have), and a 3,200mAh battery. For the rest of Xiaomi Mi5s specs, they are the same as the Plus ones.

6. OnePlus 3

Okay, OnePlus 3, our champion in July and August, now stopped at number 6 with 140,288 points. Anyway, it’s still a very excellent device due to being able to appear in Antutu’s top 10 for so many times. Here are some Oneplus 3 specs we would like to recap for you: a Snapdragon 820 processor, 6GB of RAM, 64GB of non-expandable ROM, Oxygen OS based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS, a 5.5-inch Full HD optic AMOLED display, a 3,000mAh battery supported by Dash Charge tech (60% in 30 minutes), and a set of 16MP rear + 8MP front-facing camera. 

7. Vivo Xplay 5 Elite

Continuing our list is Vivo Xplay 5 Elite with 138,706 Antutu points. It comes with a curved plane 5.43-inch Super AMOLED 2K screen, a Snapdragon 820 chip, Funtouch OS 2.6 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, 128GB of internal memory (non-expandable), 6GB RAM, a combo of 16MP main + 8MP secondary shooter, Hi-Fi 3.0 tech, and a decent 3,600mAh cell. Those Vivo Xplay 5 Elite specs are definitely powerful enough to deliver great performances for most tasks.

8. Samsung Galaxy Note 7

Finally, we see something from Samsung, scoring 138,373 points. It’s Samsung Galaxy Note 7 that took the 8th spot with a package of specs including a 5.7-inch Quad HD Super AMOLED always-on display, TouchWiz UI based on Android 6.0.1 Marshmallow OS (upgradable to Android 7.0 Nougat soon), an Exynos 8890 chip set, 64GB of expandable ROM, 4GB of RAM, and a 3,500mAh battery to be basic. Additionally, Samsung Galaxy Note 7 specs offer IP68 certification, a stylus, iris scanner besides a fingerprint scanner, and a 12MP + 5MP camera set under the hood to power the whole machine.

9. LeEco Le Max 2

Next, we’ve got another LeEco model called Le Max 2 with 138,026 points. Spec-wise, it houses a 5.7-inch 2K screen, a Snapdragon 820 chipset, Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS with EUI 5.5 on top, a 3,100mAh batt with Quick Charge 3.0 tech, a 21MP primary + 8MP selfie snapper duo, and 2 choices over RAM and ROM capacity: 4GB + 32GB and 6GB + 64GB. You did a good job as well, Max 2!

10. ZTE Nubia Z11

Last but not least, it is ZTE Nubia Z11 that wraps up the list. If you remember, it owns a Snapdragon 820 processor, a 5.5-inch Full HD border-less display, a 3,000mAh cell, Nubia UI 4.0 based on Android 6.0 Marshmallow OS, a package of 16MP rear-facing + 8MP front cam, and 4/6GB RAM paired with 64/128GB ROM (expandable). This is also a good option to take into consideration if you’re seeking a new phone to buy.

Those are 10 of the best smartphones for September with super high Antutu scores for your consideration. So, what do you think about them? Tell us now!