Nubia Neo 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 3s
The Nubia Neo 5 (2026) runs on the Unisoc T9300, while the Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Neo 5 leads — 31/100 vs 23/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Neo 5 has the bigger battery (6050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 48 MP; the Nubia Neo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't.
Nubia Neo 5
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Bigger battery: 6050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
Comparing the Nubia Neo 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 3s, the Nubia Neo 5 scores 8 points higher (31/100 vs 23/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Neo 5 | Nubia Red Magic 3s | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Unisoc T9300 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | — | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.8" IPS LCD | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 900x1940 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 6050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 18W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 48 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | IP64 | — | |
| Dimensions | — | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Neo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Neo 5
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 900x1940
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Neo 5
- 6050 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Nubia Neo 5 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Neo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Neo 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Neo 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Nubia Neo 5 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3s by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Neo 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Nubia Neo 5 has a MobileRank rating of 31/100, the Nubia Red Magic 3s — 23/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Neo 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 3s?
The Nubia Neo 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.