Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Oppo Reno 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Oppo Reno 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno 5G leads — 48/100 vs 47/100 (a 1-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4065); the Oppo Reno 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Oppo Reno 5G
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4065 mAh
- Faster charging: 27W vs 20W
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Oppo Reno 5G better?
- Better camera (40/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (36/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Oppo Reno 5G, the Oppo Reno 5G scores 1 points higher (48/100 vs 47/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 leads (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno 5G is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno 5G (44/100 vs 24/100). In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Oppo Reno 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4065 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); ColorOS 6 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 162.0×77.2×9.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Oppo Reno 5G
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno 5G
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno 5G
- 4065 mAh
- Wired: 20W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Oppo Reno 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno 5G is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno 5G is a bit better (40/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 notably outperforms the Oppo Reno 5G (44/100 vs 24/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Oppo Reno 5G and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (36/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Oppo Reno 5G?
The Oppo Reno 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3 by just 1 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Oppo Reno 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Oppo Reno 5G — 48/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Oppo Reno 5G?
The Oppo Reno 5G leads on camera score (40/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Oppo Reno 5G?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is battery life — better on the Nubia Red Magic 3 (44/100 vs 24/100).