Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 47/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 39 points (86/100 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 17 Pro
Performance 95
Display 85
Camera 81
Battery 84
Portability 64
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 824513
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 968
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 2731
  • Bigger battery: 6300 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 27W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 192g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better camera (81/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (85/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 39 points higher (86/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (95/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (85/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (84/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (64/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3: The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 17 Pro: The Xiaomi 17 Pro 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 Xiaomi 17 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 824513 3569354
Geekbench Single 968 3310
Geekbench Multi 2731 10070
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2656x1220
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6300 mAh
Charging 27W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 50 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 64GB / 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 16 / HyperOS 3
Brightness (peak) 3500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 192 g
Launch price $825
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
81
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2656x1220
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
85
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery
Xiaomi 17 Pro
  • 6300 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
84
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855
47/100
824513 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
86/100 +76.9%
3569354 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 76.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Pro
$825
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (95/100 vs 54/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (85/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (81/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (84/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (64/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 by 39 points (86/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 54/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.