Nubia Red Magic 3s vs OnePlus 16
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 47/100 (a 48-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 859,084); the OnePlus 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
OnePlus 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes OnePlus 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 9000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (95/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 48 points higher (95/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (95/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | OnePlus 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 4627389 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 9000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 17, OxygenOS 17 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus 16
- Main: 200MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
OnePlus 16
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 16
- 9000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 81.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (95/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 48 points (95/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the OnePlus 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the OnePlus 16?
The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.