Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 824,513); the Vivo X500 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (96/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | — | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 79.0% 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 Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (96/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (84/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.