Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 23/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 3
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher performance (1/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 38/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (1/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Red Magic 3 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 38/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (65/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.