Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Realme GT 8
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Realme GT 8 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 leads — 80/100 vs 47/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 859,084).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Realme GT 8
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 209g vs 215g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (98/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Realme GT 8, the Realme GT 8 scores 33 points higher (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Realme GT 8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3136 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 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 | |
| NFC | no | — | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 209 g | |
| Launch price | — | $350 |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Realme GT 8
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme GT 8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3136
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Realme GT 8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (85/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 33 points (80/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme GT 8 — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme GT 8?
The Realme GT 8 leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Realme GT 8?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Realme GT 8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.