Fairphone 3+ vs Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
The Fairphone 3+ (2020) runs on the Snapdragon 632, while the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3; estimated prices are $489 and $649. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads — 55/100 vs 13/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 3040); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (2,554,897 vs 243,691); the Fairphone 3+ is noticeably lighter (189g vs 229g).
Fairphone 3+
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Lighter: 189g vs 229g
- Cheaper: $489 vs $649
- Better design/ergonomics (63/100 vs 13/100)
- Better value for money (76/100 vs 65/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 2554897 vs 243691
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 295
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 1037
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 3040 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 60Hz
- Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (47/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (63/100 vs 0/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 3+ vs the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro scores 42 points higher (55/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ leads (76/100 vs 65/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (47/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (63/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 3+ | Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Snapdragon 632 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | |
| AnTuTu | 243691 | 2554897 | |
| Geekbench Single | 295 | 2205 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 1037 | 7192 | |
| Display | 5.7" IPS LCD | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2160 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 60 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 3040 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 4GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 64GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 158.0×71.8×9.9 mm | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 189 g | 229 g | |
| Price | $489 | $649 |
Fairphone 3+
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 3+
- 5.7" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2160
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 3+
- 3040 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
We compared Fairphone 3+ and Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads Fairphone 3+ by 90.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $160. Fairphone 3+ is cheaper by $160.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (48/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (100/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (47/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ (63/100 vs 0/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 3+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro (63/100 vs 13/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 3+ is a bit better (76/100 vs 65/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 3+ by 42 points (55/100 vs 13/100).
What is the rating of the Fairphone 3+ and the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ has a MobileRank rating of 13/100, the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro — 55/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 3+ or the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 3+ over the Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro?
The Fairphone 3+ is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 9S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.