Hardware-First AI Evaluation
AI Hardware Performance Rankings
Ranked by NPU TOPS performance - the raw computational capacity that determines on-device AI processing potential.
Understanding NPU Performance
NPU TOPS (Trillions of Operations Per Second) measures the raw computational throughput of a device's neural processing unit. Higher TOPS values indicate stronger on-device AI processing potential for tasks like image generation, voice recognition, and real-time translation.
📊 What TOPS Measures
- Raw computational throughput: Theoretical maximum AI operations per second
- Hardware capacity: Available processing power for AI workloads
- Future potential: Headroom for more demanding AI applications
❌ What TOPS Does NOT Measure
- Software optimization: How well AI features are implemented
- Memory bandwidth: Speed of data moving to/from NPU
- Thermal design: Real-world sustained performance
- Ecosystem integration: Quality of AI features and workflows
- Actual user experience: Real-world performance depends on many factors
Why the #1 device ranks first: The top-ranked device has the highest recorded NPU TOPS score, indicating the greatest raw computational capacity for on-device AI. This provides more headroom for current and future AI applications, though real-world performance also depends on software optimization and thermal design.
🔬 Research Quality Note
Hardware rankings are based on recorded NPU TOPS specifications. For complete AI capability assessment including software support, execution modes, and privacy features, see Overall AI Rankings.
🥇 Best Overall Hardware
Top AI Device for Hardware Performance
Galaxy S25 Ultra
Galaxy AI
45.0 TOPS
Strong NPU performance at 45.0 TOPS. Solid hardware foundation for on-device AI workloads with good headroom for current and future AI features.
Why This Device Ranks Highly
Outstanding NPU Performance
With 45.0 TOPS, this device has the strongest hardware foundation for on-device AI processing in its category.
Strong Local AI
The Galaxy AI platform provides on-device AI capabilities with hardware acceleration for AI workloads.
Excellent Hardware Foundation
High TOPS performance provides more headroom for current AI applications and future AI features that may be added through software updates.
| Rank | Device | Platform | NPU TOPS | Score Basis | Confidence |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Galaxy S25 Ultra | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 2 | Galaxy S25+ | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 3 | Galaxy S25 | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 4 | Galaxy S24 Ultra | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 5 | Galaxy S24 | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 6 | Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 7 | Galaxy Z Fold8 | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 8 | Galaxy Z Fold7 | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 9 | Galaxy Z Flip7 | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 10 | Galaxy Z Fold6 | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 11 | Galaxy Z Flip6 | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 12 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | Xiaomi HyperAI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 13 | Xiaomi 15 Pro | Xiaomi HyperAI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 14 | Xiaomi 15 | Xiaomi HyperAI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 15 | Xiaomi MIX Flip 2 | Xiaomi HyperAI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 16 | Xiaomi 14T | Xiaomi HyperAI + Google AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 17 | Xiaomi 14 | Xiaomi HyperAI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 18 | Honor Magic7 Pro | MagicOS AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 19 | Honor Magic7 | MagicOS AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 20 | Honor Magic V4 | MagicOS AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 21 | Honor Magic6 Pro | MagicOS AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 22 | OnePlus 15 | OnePlus AI + Gemini | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 23 | OnePlus 13 | OnePlus AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 24 | OnePlus 13R | OnePlus AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 25 | OnePlus 13s | OnePlus AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 26 | Pixel 11 | Gemini Nano | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 27 | Pixel 11 Pro | Gemini Nano | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 28 | Pixel 11 Pro XL | Gemini Nano | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 29 | Pixel 11 Pro Fold | Gemini Nano | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 30 | Galaxy S26 Ultra | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 31 | Galaxy S26 | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 32 | Galaxy S26 FE | Galaxy AI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 33 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 15 Pro 4G | Xiaomi HyperAI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 34 | Poco F9 Ultra | Xiaomi HyperAI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 35 | Poco F9 Pro | Xiaomi HyperAI | 45.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 36 | Galaxy Z Flip8 | Galaxy AI | 42.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 37 | iPhone 17 Pro Max | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 38 | iPhone 17 Pro | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 39 | iPhone Air | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 40 | iPhone 17 | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 41 | iPhone 17e | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 42 | iPhone 16 Pro Max | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 43 | iPhone 16 Pro | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 44 | iPhone 16 Plus | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 45 | iPhone 16 | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 46 | iPhone 16e | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 47 | iPhone 15 Pro Max | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 48 | iPhone 15 Pro | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 49 | iPhone 15 Plus | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 50 | iPhone 15 | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 51 | Galaxy S23 Ultra | Galaxy AI | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 52 | Galaxy S23+ | Galaxy AI | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 53 | Galaxy S23 | Galaxy AI | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 54 | Galaxy S23 FE | Galaxy AI | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 55 | Galaxy Z Fold5 | Galaxy AI | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 56 | Galaxy Z Flip5 | Galaxy AI | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 57 | Galaxy Z Fold4 | Galaxy AI | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 58 | Galaxy Z Flip4 | Galaxy AI | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 59 | Pixel 10 Pro Fold | Gemini Nano | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 60 | Pixel 10 Pro XL | Gemini Nano | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 61 | Pixel 10 Pro | Gemini Nano | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 62 | Pixel 10 | Gemini Nano | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 63 | iPhone 18 Pro | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 64 | iPhone 18 Pro Max | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 65 | iPhone Duo | Apple Intelligence | 35.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 66 | Pixel 10a | Gemini Nano | 30.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 67 | Pixel 9 Pro Fold | Gemini Nano | 30.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 68 | Pixel 9 Pro XL | Gemini Nano | 30.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 69 | Pixel 9 Pro | Gemini Nano | 30.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 70 | Pixel 9 | Gemini Nano | 30.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 71 | Galaxy S25 FE | Galaxy AI | 28.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 72 | Galaxy S24+ | Galaxy AI | 28.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 73 | Galaxy S24 FE | Galaxy AI | 28.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 74 | Pixel 8a | Gemini Nano | 27.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 75 | Pixel 8 Pro | Gemini Nano | 27.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 76 | Pixel 8 | Gemini Nano | 27.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 77 | Pixel 7 Pro | Gemini Nano | 27.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 78 | Pixel 7 | Gemini Nano | 27.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 79 | Pixel Fold | Gemini Nano | 27.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 80 | Honor 400 Pro | MagicOS AI | 25.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 81 | Honor 400 | MagicOS AI | 25.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 82 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 Pro Max | Xiaomi HyperAI | 20.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 83 | Apple Vision Pro | Apple Intelligence | 18.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 84 | Samsung Galaxy A27 5G | Galaxy AI | 15.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 85 | Xiaomi Redmi Note 17 5G | Xiaomi HyperAI | 10.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform | |
| 86 | Samsung Galaxy A18 4G | Galaxy AI | 8.0 TOPS[] | Combined Platform |