Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Vivo X Fold6

The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,485,039 vs 824,513); the Vivo X Fold6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.7mm).

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 41 points (88/100 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 X Fold6
Performance 94
Display 81
Camera 87
Battery 82
Portability 100
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3485039 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6900 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (82/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (100/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (94/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (82/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X Fold6: The Vivo X Fold6 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 Vivo X Fold6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 824513 3485039
Geekbench Single 968 3228
Geekbench Multi 2731 9553
Display 6.7" AMOLED 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2480x2200
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6900 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 20 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 5500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm
Weight 215 g
Launch price $1900
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo X Fold6
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.75
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 20MP
87
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Vivo X Fold6
  • 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x2200
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo X Fold6
  • 6900 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
82
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100
824513 AnTuTu
Vivo X Fold6 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
88/100 +76.3%
3485039 AnTuTu

Vivo X Fold6 leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 76.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Vivo X Fold6
$1900
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (94/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X Fold6 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (87/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (82/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (100/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X Fold6?

The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (94/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Vivo X Fold6?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.