Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Realme GT 8 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 47/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,950,082 vs 859,084); the Realme GT 8 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Realme GT 8 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (84/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (91/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 43 points higher (90/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (84/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | realme UI 7.0 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 7000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 161.8×76.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 78.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (84/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 43 points (90/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (84/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.