Benchmark developer AnTuTu updated its satisfaction ranking for Apple devices running iOS and iPadOS based on user feedback. The list excludes laptops, smartwatches, headphones, and other equipment from Apple Inc.
Among smartphones, the iPhone 12 mini achieved the highest score with 95.55 percent positive reviews. Owners praise its compact size, light weight, and one-handed usability alongside flagship performance. The iPhone Air followed closely with a 95.25 percent approval rating. It initially faced skepticism over a single camera, a 2,800 mAh battery, and a $1,000 starting price, but public perception shifted after major stores offered discounts of up to 50 percent.
The 2020 iPhone SE 2 also made the top list despite wide bezels, mediocre cameras, and short battery life, benefiting from its A13 Bionic processor and a shortage of compact phones. The iPhone 16e and iPhone 8 also placed in the top 10 list of highest rated smartphones.
Tablets occupied the remaining spots on the device list. The iPad Air 4 led all devices with a 96.62 percent positive rating five years after its release as an inexpensive tablet.
Used iPhones and Future Model Releases
In previous guidance, experts named six used iPhone models recommended for purchase in 2026. The oldest model was the 2022 iPhone SE, which includes an A15 Bionic processor and compatibility with iOS 27.
Bloomberg reported that Apple will launch the iPhone 18 Pro, iPhone 18 Pro Max, and a foldable iPhone on September 9, with sales beginning by the end of September. Bloomberg also reported that the base iPhone 18, iPhone 18e, and second-generation iPhone Air will debut in spring 2027.
