Nubia Red Magic 3 vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 824,513); the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 54
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 44
Portability 34
Value for money
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (94/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (83/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (54/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro: The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3 OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 824513 3079298
Geekbench Single 968 2680
Geekbench Multi 2731 8358
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2772x1272
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 3600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g
Launch price $661
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and OPPO Reno 16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100
824513 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100 +73.2%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 73.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (89/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (84/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (94/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (83/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (54/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.