How 91search Calculates Spec & Benchmark Scores | Scoring Methodology & Formula

Benchmark Score Pillars (Out of 100 Each)

30%

Performance

CPU architecture, processor silicon tiers (Snapdragon, Dimensity, Apple Bionic), RAM capacity & storage speed.

25%

Display

Panel technology (LTPO AMOLED, Super AMOLED vs IPS/PLS LCD), pixel resolution & refresh rate.

25%

Camera

Primary sensor size, megapixels, Optical Image Stabilization (OIS), telephoto zoom & selfie camera.

15%

Battery

Battery capacity (mAh) combined with fast-charging wattage (e.g. 120W, 67W, 33W vs 15W).

Build & Design

Ingress protection (IP68, IP67), Gorilla Glass protection & premium materials (Titanium, Glass vs Plastic).

Why Trust 91search Spec & Benchmark Scores?

Our scoring system evaluates the 5 core hardware pillars to give you an honest 0–100 score on every product:

100% Unbiased & Transparent: Scores are calculated mathematically from verified retail specifications — no sponsored ratings or marketing gimmicks.
5 Core Score Bars: You get dedicated 0–100 ratings for Performance, Display, Camera, Battery, and Build & Design to evaluate exactly what matters to you.
Standardized Head-to-Head Comparison: Every smartphone is evaluated under identical standards, allowing you to instantly compare devices across different brands and price segments.
Clear Value for Money: Helps you identify which phones offer true flagship-grade features and which cut corners on key hardware.

Overall Spec Score Formula:
Overall Spec Score = (Performance × 30%) + (Display × 25%) + (Camera × 25%) + (Battery × 15%) + (Design × 5%)

Display Evaluation Breakdown (25% Weight)

The display score accounts for three critical hardware factors: Panel Technology, Resolution, and Refresh Rate.

Hardware Tier	Panel Tech & Specs	Typical Score	Example Models
Flagship Tier	LTPO 2.0 / Dynamic AMOLED 2X, 2K / 1.5K Resolution, 120Hz/144Hz, HDR10+, Dolby Vision	90 – 98	Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, iPhone 16 Pro Max, OnePlus 12
Upper Mid-Range	1.5K / FHD+ Super AMOLED, 120Hz Refresh Rate, 10-bit color	80 – 89	Redmi Note 13 Pro+, OnePlus Nord 4, Realme GT 6T
Mid-Range	FHD+ AMOLED / IPS LCD, 90Hz – 120Hz Refresh Rate	70 – 79	Moto G85, Samsung Galaxy M35, iQOO Z9
Entry Mid-Range	FHD+ IPS LCD (60Hz) or HD+ AMOLED (90Hz)	60 – 69	Samsung Galaxy A15, Poco M6
Budget / Entry	HD+ (720p) PLS / TFT / LCD Panel, 60Hz Refresh Rate	40 – 52	Samsung Galaxy A04e, Redmi A3, Realme C51

Performance Evaluation Breakdown (30% Weight)

The performance score reflects the raw silicon processing capability, GPU gaming benchmarks, thermal throttling headroom, and memory throughput.

Chipset Category	Silicon Architectures	RAM / Storage Specs	Score Range
Elite Flagship	Snapdragon 8 Elite, Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, Dimensity 9400, Apple A18 Pro	12GB – 24GB LPDDR5X, UFS 4.0	92 – 99
Sub-Flagship	Snapdragon 8s Gen 3, 8 Gen 2, Dimensity 9200+, 7+ Gen 3	8GB – 16GB LPDDR5X, UFS 4.0/3.1	82 – 91
Upper Mid-Range	Snapdragon 7 Gen 3, 7s Gen 2, Dimensity 7200 / 7050	8GB – 12GB LPDDR4X, UFS 3.1	72 – 81
Mainstream Mid-Range	Snapdragon 6 Gen 1, Dimensity 6100+, Helio G99, Exynos 1380	6GB – 8GB, UFS 2.2	60 – 71
Entry Level	Helio G36/G35/P35, Unisoc T606/T612, Exynos 850	3GB – 4GB, eMMC 5.1	40 – 54

Score Rating Labels

90 – 100

Exceptional

Top 5% Flagships

80 – 89

Very Good

Premium Capabilities

70 – 79

Good

Solid Daily Performance

60 – 69

Average

Standard Baseline

< 60

Below Average

Basic Entry Level

How We Calculate Spec & Benchmark Scores