Nothing Phone (3a) vs Nubia Red Magic 7S
The Nothing Phone (3a) (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads — 61/100 vs 60/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (3a) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7S is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 1,050,601); the Nothing Phone (3a) is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (3a)
Nubia Red Magic 7S
What makes Nothing Phone (3a) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better camera (61/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1050601
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1161
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 3390
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 60/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (3a) vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S, the Nubia Red Magic 7S scores 1 points higher (61/100 vs 60/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) leads (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (61/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (54/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (3a) | Nubia Red Magic 7S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 7s Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1050601 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1161 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3390 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2392x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 15 / Nothing OS 3.1 | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 3000 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.5×77.5×8.4 mm | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $329 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2392x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (3a)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (3a) and Nubia Red Magic 7S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7S leads Nothing Phone (3a) by 26.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 7S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (71/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (61/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (3a) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (54/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S edges out the Nothing Phone (3a) 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?
The Nothing Phone (3a) has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nothing Phone (3a) leads on camera score (61/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nothing Phone (3a) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S leads on performance (71/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (3a) over the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nothing Phone (3a) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users.