Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Oppo Reno8 (China)

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Oppo Reno8 (China) (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 1300. By overall MobileRank rating, the Oppo Reno8 (China) leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Oppo Reno8 (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Oppo Reno8 (China) is noticeably lighter (179g vs 215g).

The Oppo Reno8 (China) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3s by just 3 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
Oppo Reno8 (China)
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 76
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Oppo Reno8 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Lighter: 179g vs 215g

  • Better camera (34/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (39/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (76/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Oppo Reno8 (China), the Oppo Reno8 (China) scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 (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.

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Oppo Reno8 (China): The Oppo Reno8 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Oppo Reno8 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 1300
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 80W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 12, ColorOS 12.1
Brightness (peak) 800 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 160.6×73.4×7.7 mm
Weight 215 g 179 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 32MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Oppo Reno8 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Oppo Reno8 (China) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) is a bit better (34/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Oppo Reno8 (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (39/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Oppo Reno8 (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.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Oppo Reno8 (China) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Oppo Reno8 (China) — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Oppo Reno8 (China) leads on camera score (34/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Oppo Reno8 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Oppo Reno8 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.