Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Nubia Z50S Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Nubia Z50S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads — 37/100 vs 23/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z50S Pro has the bigger battery (5100 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z50S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Nubia Z50S Pro is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 2
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 31
Value for money 55
Nubia Z50S Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 51
Battery 54
Design 15
Value for money 64
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 228g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 15/100)
What makes Nubia Z50S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5100 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (51/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Nubia Z50S Pro, the Nubia Z50S Pro scores 14 points higher (37/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro leads (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (51/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (54/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (31/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z50S Pro: The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Nubia Z50S Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5100 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 13, MyOS 13
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 163.9×76.3×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 228 g
Price $662
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
51
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Z50S Pro
  • 5100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknown
Nubia Z50S Pro
$662
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Nubia Z50S Pro are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (51/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (54/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Nubia Z50S Pro (31/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Z50S Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3s — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Nubia Z50S Pro — 37/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Z50S Pro leads on camera score (51/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Nubia Z50S Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z50S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.