Nubia NaviX Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 3s
The Nubia NaviX Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia NaviX Ultra has the bigger battery (7100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 200 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 859,084); the Nubia NaviX Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Nubia NaviX Ultra is thinner (7.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia NaviX Ultra
Nubia Red Magic 3s
What makes Nubia NaviX Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7100 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 208g vs 215g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (96/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (59/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Overall rating 47/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia NaviX Ultra vs the Nubia Red Magic 3s, the Nubia NaviX Ultra scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (59/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia NaviX Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 3s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 3950082 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO OLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1260x2800 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 7100 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 18W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 200 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 512GB / 1TB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 4500 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.7×7.6 mm | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 208 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $845 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO OLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia NaviX Ultra
- 7100 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia NaviX Ultra and Nubia Red Magic 3s, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia NaviX Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 359.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 3s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (96/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia NaviX Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (59/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia NaviX Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra has a MobileRank rating of 92/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3s — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia NaviX Ultra or the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia NaviX Ultra over the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Nubia NaviX Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.