Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Nubia Z20

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Nubia Z20 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads — 23/100 vs 16/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Nubia Z20 is noticeably lighter (186g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 3s edges out the Nubia Z20 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 2
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 31
Value for money 55
Nubia Z20
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 32
Battery 13
Design 67
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 13/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Nubia Z20 better?
  • Faster charging: 27W vs 18W
  • Lighter: 186g vs 215g

  • Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (67/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Nubia Z20, the Nubia Red Magic 3s scores 7 points higher (23/100 vs 16/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (36/100 vs 13/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (67/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z20: The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Nubia Z20
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084 859084
Geekbench Single 1031 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864 2864
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2340
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 18W 27W
Main camera 48 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 16 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 9.0 (Pie); Nubia UI 7
NFC no no
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 158.6×75.2×9.2 mm
Weight 215 g 186 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Nubia Z20
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 16MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z20
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Z20
  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 27W
  • No wireless charging
13
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Nubia Z20, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
23/100
859084 AnTuTu
Nubia Z20 Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
16/100
859084 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s significantly outperforms the Nubia Z20 (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z20 is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Nubia Z20 (36/100 vs 13/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Z20 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (67/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Nubia Z20?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s edges out the Nubia Z20 by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Nubia Z20?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nubia Z20 — 16/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Nubia Z20?

The Nubia Z20 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Nubia Z20?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z20 is a better fit for everyday use.