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In August 2024, AnTuTu benchmark released its latest performance rankings for iOS devices. At the forefront of the list are Apple’s iPad Pro models, which continue to dominate in terms of raw power.
The iPad Pro series of 2024 equipped with the M4 chip secured the top two positions:
- iPad Pro 11-inch ranked first with an average score of 2,513,305.
- iPad Pro 13-inch followed closely with an average score of 2,511,146.
These devices outperformed even earlier models, such as the iPad Pro 6 (12.9-inch), which uses the M2 chip and achieved a score of 2,025,570. This shows the marked improvement in performance with the jump from the M2 to the M4 chip, demonstrating how Apple’s custom silicon continues to push the iOS device capabilities.
The list further included other iPads using the M2 chip, such as the iPad Pro 4 (11-inch), iPad Air 13, and iPad Air 11, all of which performed impressively. However, the performance gap between devices using the M2 chip and the newer M4 chip is evident.
Interestingly, the iPhone 15 Pro Max with the A17 Pro chip ranked tenth with a score of 1,507,370, highlighting that while iPhones are powerful, iPads—especially the Pro versions—outperform them in raw performance due to their more advanced chips and larger form factors.
Looking ahead, Apple’s upcoming iPhone 16 Pro and iPhone 16 Pro Max, expected to feature the new A18 Pro chip, could potentially get a new benchmark spot. This A18 Pro is developed using TSMC’s enhanced second-generation 3nm process, which promises a 10% performance boost compared to the A17 Pro, a 16% reduction in energy consumption, and a 40% increase in GPU processing speed, making it a major contender among other smartphones chip
With these advancements, the performance gap between Apple’s iPhone