Nothing Phone (3) vs Nubia Red Magic 7S

The Nothing Phone (3) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4, while the Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3) leads — 77/100 vs 61/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3) has the bigger battery (5150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (3) is faster in AnTuTu (2,371,693 vs 1,420,808); the Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably lighter (198g vs 215g).

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7S — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nothing Phone (3)

Performance 82
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 63
Portability 49
Value for money 68

Nubia Red Magic 7S

Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 54
Portability 34
Value for money —

What makes Nothing Phone (3) better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 2371693 vs 1420808
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2162 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 6847 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 5150 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 198g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (82/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (49/100 vs 34/100)

What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nothing Phone (3) vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S, the Nothing Phone (3) scores 16 points higher (77/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (49/100 vs 34/100).

Nothing Phone (3): The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Nubia Red Magic 7S: The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nothing Phone (3) Nubia Red Magic 7S
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 2371693 1420808
Geekbench Single 2162 1761
Geekbench Multi 6847 4688
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2800x1260 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 5150 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 65W 120W
Wireless charging 15W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 50 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.0 Android 12, Redmagic 5.5
Brightness (peak) 4500 nits 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68 —
Dimensions 160.6×75.6×9.0 mm 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm
Weight 198 g 215 g
Launch price $799 —

Camera comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera

Nubia Red Magic 7S

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera

Display comparison

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2800x1260
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display

Nubia Red Magic 7S

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Battery and charging

Nothing Phone (3)

  • 5150 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • Wireless: 15W
63
battery

Nubia Red Magic 7S

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nothing Phone (3) and Nubia Red Magic 7S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nothing Phone (3) Qualcomm Snapdragon 8s Gen 4
77/100
2371693 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 7S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100 -66.9%
1420808 AnTuTu

Nothing Phone (3) leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 66.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nothing Phone (3)

$799

Nubia Red Magic 7S

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (82/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Nothing Phone (3) are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (81/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nothing Phone (3) is a bit better (63/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (49/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?

The Nothing Phone (3) is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7S — the overall rating gap is 16 points.

What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3) and the Nubia Red Magic 7S?

The Nothing Phone (3) has a MobileRank rating of 77/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S — 61/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?

The Nothing Phone (3) leads on performance (82/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3) over the Nubia Red Magic 7S?

The Nothing Phone (3) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts. The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users.