Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 47/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 859,084); the Realme Neo8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 30 points higher (77/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (56/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (71/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 73.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (56/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (71/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 30 points (77/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.