Nubia Red Magic 3 vs Xiaomi Mi 9
The Nubia Red Magic 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855. Both devices score the same overall rating of 47/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3 has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3300); the Xiaomi Mi 9 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3 doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi 9 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 3
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3300 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 90Hz vs 60Hz
- Longer battery life (44/100 vs 22/100)
- Better display (67/100 vs 56/100)
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Better camera (44/100 vs 31/100)
- Better portability (79/100 vs 34/100)
The Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Xiaomi Mi 9 received the same MobileRank rating — 47/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 leads (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 leads (44/100 vs 22/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (44/100 vs 22/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (79/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3 | Xiaomi Mi 9 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | |
| AnTuTu | 824513 | 824513 | |
| Geekbench Single | 968 | 968 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2731 | 2731 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 60 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3300 mAh | |
| Charging | 27W | 27W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 20W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 64GB / 128GB / 256GB | 64GB / 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 9 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 157.5×74.7×7.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 173 g | |
| Launch price | — | $400 |
Nubia Red Magic 3
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9
- Main: 48MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 60 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9
- 3300 mAh
- Wired: 27W
- Wireless: 20W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3 and Xiaomi Mi 9, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Nubia Red Magic 3
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 is a bit better (67/100 vs 56/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 is a bit better (44/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 (44/100 vs 22/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3 (79/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
Both devices scored 47/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Xiaomi Mi 9.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3 and the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 — 47/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3 or the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 leads on camera score (44/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3 over the Xiaomi Mi 9?
The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 is a better fit for everyday use.