Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 23/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 1
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 38
Design 31
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 38/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 14 points higher (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (54/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3 Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 824513
Geekbench Single 968
Geekbench Multi 2731
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
38
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (51/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (54/100 vs 38/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (31/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.