Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Xiaomi 15 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 15 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 47/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Pro has the bigger battery (6100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,001,049 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 15 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Xiaomi 15 Pro is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.7mm).

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 36 points (83/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Performance 54
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 44
Portability 34
Value for money
Xiaomi 15 Pro
Performance 91
Display 90
Camera 78
Battery 80
Portability 46
Value for money 78
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 15 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3001049 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2798 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10104 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 213g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (90/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (46/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Xiaomi 15 Pro, the Xiaomi 15 Pro scores 36 points higher (83/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (91/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (90/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 15 Pro: The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3 Xiaomi 15 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 824513 3001049
Geekbench Single 968 2798
Geekbench Multi 2731 10104
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 3200x1440
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6100 mAh
Charging 27W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
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 / HyperOS 2
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 161.3×75.3×8.4 mm
Weight 215 g 213 g
Launch price $771
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
  • 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
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
90
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 15 Pro
  • 6100 mAh
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Xiaomi 15 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 15 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
83/100 +72.5%
3001049 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 15 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Xiaomi 15 Pro
$771
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (91/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (90/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (78/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (80/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 15 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 36 points (83/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 15 Pro — 83/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Xiaomi 15 Pro leads on performance (91/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Xiaomi 15 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 15 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.