Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 824,513); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.7mm).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 3

Performance 54
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 44
Portability 34
Value for money —

Vivo iQOO 13

Performance 91
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 82

What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?


  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (73/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (55/100 vs 34/100).

Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 3 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 824513 3150555
Geekbench Single 968 3013
Geekbench Multi 2731 9287
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1440x3168
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 27W 120W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 207 g
Launch price — $650

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 3

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

Vivo iQOO 13

  • Main: 50MP f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 3

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 3

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Vivo iQOO 13

  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100
824513 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +73.8%
3150555 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 73.8% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 3

Price unknown

Vivo iQOO 13

$650

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (91/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (99/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (78/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (73/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (55/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.