In Android 12, Google introduced the “performance level” concept. Developers can query the device’s hardware characteristics to categorize it into different performance categories. Developers can opt to disable specific features or limit animations on devices with lower performance levels. This will allow the gadget to function more efficiently and smoothly.
The Jetpack Core Performance library was just released as an alpha version by Google. This enables apps to “get device performance ratings for Android 11 (API level 30) and above devices.” The greatest performance level currently available is Level 12, and there are various prerequisites for attaining that level. Furthermore, according to Google, just a few devices are on Level 12.
THE REQUIREMENTS FOR PERFORMANCE LEVEL 12 ARE AS FOLLOWS:
- RAM must be at least 6GB.
- A minimum resolution of 400dpi and a screen resolution of 1080p are required.
- At least 120MB/s sequential writes, 250MB/s sequential reads, 10MB/s random writes, and 40MB/s random reads are required.
- It must feature (at the very least) a 12MP back camera capable of shooting in 4K at 30 frames per second.
- It must include (at the very least) a 4MP front-facing camera capable of shooting at 1080p 30 frames per second.
Google stated that flagship devices from Oppo, OnePlus, Realme, Vivo, and Xiaomi match the Media Performance Class 12 standards and would be the first to be optimized. The gadgets classified as Level 12 (or Class 12) are:
OnePlus 10 Pro
OPPO Find X3 Pro
Realme GT 2 Pro
Vivo X60 Pro+
Vivo X70 Pro+
Xiaomi 12
Xiaomi 12 Pro
Google Pixel 6
Google Pixel 6 Pro
PERFORMANCE LEVEL 11
Here are the criteria for Level 11 (or Class 11):
- RAM must be at least 6GB.
- A screen with a resolution of 1080p and a resolution of no less than 400dpi is required.
- A minimum sequential write speed of 100MB/s, a sequential read speed of 200MB/s, a random write speed of 10MB/s, and a random read speed of 25MB/s
- It must feature (at the very least) a 12MP back camera capable of shooting in 4K at 30 frames per second.
- It must include (at the very least) a 4MP front-facing camera capable of shooting at 1080p 30 frames per second.
As a recently introduced flagship, the Samsung Galaxy S22 series was not included on the list. The Galaxy S22+ does not support performance levels, according to screenshots shared by 9To5Google. This might be because Samsung has been slow to conform to Google’s Android standards. It has never, for example, enabled seamless updates.
A SNEAK PEEK AT THE LEVEL 12 DEVICES
The Level 12 devices listed above do not imply that one smartphone outperforms the others. Other than performance, cellphones are not listed. They all, however, have the highest Android performance level.
- ONEPLUS 10 PRO
The OnePlus 10 Pro, which debuted in January of this year, features a 6.7-inch LTPO Fluid2 AMOLED display. This smartphone offers a 90.0 percent screen-to-body ratio and a resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels thanks to its ultra-thin bezels. This device is powered by a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC, up to 12GB of RAM, and 512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. It has a triple camera configuration on the back with Hasselblad Color Calibration. This gadget employs a 48MP wide-angle, 8MP telephoto, and 50 ultrawide angle sensor. The battery capacity is 5000 mAh, and it supports wired fast charging at 80W and wireless charging at 50W. This gadget is also capable of reverse wireless charging as well as IP68 dust/water resistance.
- OPPO FIND X3 PRO, OPPO FIND X3 PRO, OPPO FIND X
The Oppo Find X3 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with 1B colors, a refresh rate of 120Hz, HDR10+, BT.2020, 900 nits (HBM), and 1700 nits (peak). This smartphone has a 1440 x 3216-pixel resolution and a 20:9 aspect ratio. It is protected by a Corning Gorilla Glass 5 that is highly durable. This gadget is powered by a Snapdragon 888 SoC with up to 16GB of RAM and 512GB of internal storage.
It sports a quad-camera configuration on the back, with a 50MP wide-angle sensor, a 13MP telephoto sensor, a 50MP ultrawide angle sensor, and a 3MP microscope sensor. The battery capacity is just 4500 mAh, and it supports wired fast charging at 65W, wireless fast charging at 30W, and reverse wireless charging at 10W. This gadget is also dust and water-resistant (IP68). The OPPO Find X3 Pro features a VC liquid cooling architecture that is both huge and thin.
- REALME GT 2 PRO
The Realme GT 2 Pro has a 6.7-inch AMOLED display with a refresh rate of 120Hz and a resolution of 1440 x 3216 pixels. This smartphone also has a Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 SoC (Adreno 730 GPU) and 8GB/12GB of RAM, as well as 128GB/256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 storage. This smartphone is powered by Android 12.
- VIVO X60 PRO+ (Vivo X60 PRO+)
This smartphone has a 6.56-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1080 x 2376 pixels. The Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 processor is paired with up to 8GB/12GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of internal storage.
- VIVO X70 PRO+
This smartphone has a 6.78-inch AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. This smartphone also has a Snapdragon 888+ processor and 8GB/12GB of RAM, as well as 256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 storage.
- XIAOMI 12
The Xiaomi 12 has a 6.28-inch OLED display with 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and 1100 nits peak brightness. This display includes Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 pixels. 419 PPI is the pixel density. It comes pre-installed with Android 12.
- XIAOMI 12 PRO
The Xiaomi 12 Pro features a 6.73-inch LTPO AMOLED display with 1B colors, 120Hz refresh rate, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, and a peak brightness of 1500 nits. This display includes Corning Gorilla Glass Victus protection with a resolution of 1440 x 3200 pixels. The pixel density is 521 PPI, indicating that you have a high-end monitor.
- GOOGLE PIXEL 6
This smartphone has a 6.4-inch AMOLED screen with a resolution of 1080 x 2400 and a refresh rate of 90H. z. This gadget has 8GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB of storage. This smartphone also includes a 4,614 mAh battery that enables 30W fast charging, 21W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging. This gadget is powered by a Google Tensor Chip based on a 5nm manufacturing technique.
- GOOGLE PIXEL 6 PRO
The Google Pixel 6 Pro is powered by a 5nm Tensor SoC. The Google Tensor chip is a self-developed CPU by Google, and it debuts with the Pixel 6 series. The Pixel 6 Pro features 12GB of RAM and 128GB/256GB/512GB of UFS 3.1 internal storage. Furthermore, this tablet has a 6.71-inch LTPO AMOLED display with a 1440 x 3120-pixel resolution and a refresh rate of 120Hz. This gadget also includes a large 5000 mAh battery with 30W quick charge, 23W wireless charging, and reverse wireless charging capabilities. One of this smartphone’s selling qualities is its battery life.
