Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads — 60/100 vs 59/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is faster in AnTuTu (1,601,869 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 43/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 22/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1601869 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 48/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro, the Nothing Phone (3a) scores 1 points higher (60/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100. In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (61/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (54/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1601869 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 34.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a bit better (72/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 79/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (61/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the Nothing Phone (3a) are nearly equal (52/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (54/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (3a) and the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro — 59/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads on performance (72/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for active users.