Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Sony Xperia 1 III
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Sony Xperia 1 III (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads — 60/100 vs 47/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 12 MP; the Sony Xperia 1 III is faster in AnTuTu (1,232,200 vs 824,513); the Sony Xperia 1 III has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Sony Xperia 1 III
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 48MP vs 12MP
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Sony Xperia 1 III better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1232200 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 2731
- Faster charging: 30W vs 27W
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 186g vs 215g
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (46/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (65/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Sony Xperia 1 III, the Sony Xperia 1 III scores 13 points higher (60/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III leads (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (46/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (65/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Sony Xperia 1 III | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 1232200 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.5" OLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1644x3840 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 30W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 11W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 105 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 12 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 11 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65/IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 165.0×71.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 186 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Sony Xperia 1 III
- Main: 12MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1644x3840
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Sony Xperia 1 III
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- Wireless: 11W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Sony Xperia 1 III, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Sony Xperia 1 III leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 33.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III is a bit better (65/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (90/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (46/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Sony Xperia 1 III are nearly equal (44/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Sony Xperia 1 III significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (65/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Sony Xperia 1 III — 60/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on camera score (46/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III leads on performance (65/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Sony Xperia 1 III?
The Sony Xperia 1 III is a better fit for active users.