ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs Nubia Red Magic 3

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads — 63/100 vs 47/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is faster in AnTuTu (1,754,213 vs 824,513); the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 3 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 239g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
Performance 75
Display 89
Camera 42
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money 32
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 54
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 44
Portability 34
Value for money
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1754213 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2004 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 5311 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (75/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (42/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 239g

  • Better portability (34/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate vs the Nubia Red Magic 3, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate scores 16 points higher (63/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (60/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate: The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Nubia Red Magic 3
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
AnTuTu 1754213 824513
Geekbench Single 2004 968
Geekbench Multi 5311 2731
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2448x1080 1080x2340
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 27W
Main camera 50 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 0 MP
Front camera 32 MP 16 MP
RAM 16GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 512GB 64GB / 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 13 / ROG UI Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0
Brightness (peak) 1500 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 173.0×77.0×10.3 mm 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm
Weight 239 g 215 g
Launch price $1399
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 32MP
42
camera
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and Nubia Red Magic 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2
63/100
1754213 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100 -112.8%
824513 AnTuTu

ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 112.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate
$1399
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (75/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a bit better (42/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (60/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (34/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3 — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate and the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3 — 47/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on camera score (42/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate or the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate leads on performance (75/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate over the Nubia Red Magic 3?

The ASUS ROG Phone 7 Ultimate is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.