Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Oppo Reno12 (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Oppo Reno12 (China) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8250. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads — 41/100 vs 23/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo Reno12 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 179g vs 215g
- Better camera (62/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Oppo Reno12 (China), the Oppo Reno12 (China) scores 18 points higher (41/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (62/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Oppo Reno12 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8250 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2412 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 14, ColorOS 14.1 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1200 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP65 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 161.4×74.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 179 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2412
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Oppo Reno12 (China)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Oppo Reno12 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (62/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (51/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno12 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (76/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3s — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Oppo Reno12 (China) — 41/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Oppo Reno12 (China) leads on camera score (62/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Oppo Reno12 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno12 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.