Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 47/100 (a 38-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 859,084); the Nubia Z80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Nubia Z80 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (83/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 38 points higher (85/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (83/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (79/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | — | $749 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (83/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (79/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (81/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (38/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 38 points (85/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.