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Explanation of the Ladder Chart
① The CPU scores have been updated to GeekBench 6, and the GPU scores are from 3DMark WildLife. The total score is calculated using a formula I designed to help everyone understand the processor rankings more intuitively. If you are familiar with processor-related knowledge, I recommend referring to the individual scores for more information.② Due to updates in testing software, some older models will be eliminated from the ladder chart, focusing mainly on the currently mainstream models in the domestic market.③ Even for the same processor, scores may vary due to different devices, testing temperatures, calibration methods, and other variables. Especially now that some new products have versions with 24GB RAM and 1TB storage, the score differences between high and low configurations can be significant. I have tried to select average scores, many of which are from my own tests of the 12GB + 256GB retail version.If you are particularly concerned about the score of a specific product, I suggest looking at individual product reviews; if the scores are close, there is no need to compare rankings too strictly.
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Current Chip Situation
The new generation flagship chips, Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 and MediaTek Dimensity 9300, are performing very well and are quite close in performance. If you are looking for the latest and best performance, these two are the way to go. Apple remains consistent; although the A17 Pro is directly named “Pro,” its performance is still being squeezed out slowly, and under high load, it is affected by the phone’s heat dissipation. Given the current situation, Apple’s performance lead is diminishing, and Android flagships are performing impressively.As for the previous generation product, Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, it has now dropped to the 2000 yuan price range. If you do not play large 3D games like Genshin Impact or Honkai Star Rail, the 8 Gen 2 is more than sufficient. Moreover, products in this price range are generally very competitive, and if you are looking for high cost-performance, you should pay more attention to the 2000-3000 yuan 8 Gen 2 products, which are much cheaper than the new flagships.Since the prices of 8 Gen 2 products have been driven down so low, there are not many options left if prices drop further, and there are not many new products. In short, all brands are trying to move towards the mid-to-high end. For 1500-2000 yuan, you can look at older models like Snapdragon 8+ and 7+ Gen 2; going lower will lead to a significant drop in performance, making the cost-performance ratio lower.Additionally, the situation with Kirin chips is quite special; it is somewhat similar to Apple’s approach, having its own ecosystem. Many benchmarking software are not very compatible, and the performance of the chip within the HarmonyOS ecosystem cannot be reflected in universal benchmarks, so everyone can only refer to it simply. The newly released Kirin 8000, based on AnTuTu scores, is roughly between the 778G and 870.In summary, everyone is trying to stimulate consumption, and the pace of new product releases is getting faster. At this rate, the 8 Gen 4 may be warming up by mid-year. Therefore, when purchasing a device, it is important to maintain a balanced mindset and choose a product that meets your needs. If your current device is functioning well, there is no need to compare and create unnecessary demand; keeping up with the latest trends can be quite challenging, and your wallet may not be able to handle it.