Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $749. Both devices score the same overall rating of 77/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5150); the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 2,371,693); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 230g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3)
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
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 11S Pro (China) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 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
- Cheaper at launch: $749 vs $799
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 82/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (93/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) received the same MobileRank rating — 77/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nothing Phone (3) — 68/100, Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 68/100; 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 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (81/100 vs 52/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (49/100 vs 31/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3) | Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 2371693 | 3950082 | |
| 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 | 0W | |
| 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 | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 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 11S Pro (China)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2688
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3)
- 5150 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads Nothing Phone (3) by 40.0% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) was $50 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) notably outperforms the Nothing Phone (3) (98/100 vs 82/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (93/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (81/100 vs 52/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a bit better (71/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (49/100 vs 31/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
Both devices scored 77/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) (98/100 vs 82/100).
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
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 11S Pro (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 82/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China)?
The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 11S Pro (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users.