Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,600,724 vs 824,513); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3 better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3600724 vs 824513
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 968
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2731
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 27W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 54/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 44/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (97/100 vs 54/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (93/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (80/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 226 g | |
| Launch price | — | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 3 by 77.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 3
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (97/100 vs 54/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (93/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (80/100 vs 44/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra 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 Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (97/100 vs 54/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.