Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Vivo X300 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo X300 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads — 91/100 vs 47/100 (a 44-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Ultra has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,247,433 vs 824,513); the Vivo X300 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 3 is noticeably lighter (215g vs 230g).

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 44 points (91/100 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 X300 Ultra
Performance 99
Display 89
Camera 96
Battery 85
Portability 39
Value for money 94
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 230g

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X300 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 4247433 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (99/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (85/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (39/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Vivo X300 Ultra, the Vivo X300 Ultra scores 44 points higher (91/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra leads (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (99/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (85/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo X300 Ultra: The Vivo X300 Ultra 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 X300 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 824513 4247433
Geekbench Single 968 3640
Geekbench Multi 2731 11033
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO OLED
Resolution 1080x2340 3168x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) 170
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 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 16
NFC no yes
Protection IP69
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 163.0×76.8×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 230 g
Launch price $950
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO OLED
  • Resolution: 3168x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Vivo X300 Ultra
  • 7000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 10:18 hrs, total 29:11 hrs
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 40W
85
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Vivo X300 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100
824513 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
91/100 +80.6%
4247433 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 80.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Vivo X300 Ultra
$950
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (99/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (89/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (96/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (85/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Ultra is a bit better (39/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 44 points (91/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X300 Ultra — 91/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on camera score (96/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Vivo X300 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Vivo X300 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo X300 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.