Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $660. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 80/100 vs 77/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (4,013,168 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?
- Lighter: 198g vs 230g
- Better camera (81/100 vs 52/100)
- Better portability (49/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4013168 vs 2371693
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 2162
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 6847
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5150 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Faster wireless charging: 80W vs 15W
- Cheaper at launch: $660 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (86/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 3 points higher (80/100 vs 77/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (86/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 74/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (49/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 4013168 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2162 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6847 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 1216x2688 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5150 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | IPX8 | |
| Dimensions | 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm | 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 198 g | 230 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $660 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
- 8000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads Nothing Phone (3) by 40.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $139. Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro was $139 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (86/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (49/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro edges out the Nothing Phone (3) by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 52/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.