Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Realme X3
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Realme X3 (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme X3 leads — 50/100 vs 47/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Realme X3
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 28/100)
What makes Realme X3 better?
- Faster charging: 30W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 202g vs 215g
- Better camera (48/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (70/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Realme X3, the Realme X3 scores 3 points higher (50/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 leads (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Realme X3 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (48/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Realme X3 (43/100 vs 28/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Realme X3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.0" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4200 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 30W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 10, Realme UI | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 163.8×75.8×8.9 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 202 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Realme X3
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Realme X3
- 6.0" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Realme X3
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Realme X3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Realme X3 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (70/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme X3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (48/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Realme X3 (43/100 vs 28/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme X3 is a bit better (48/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme X3?
The Realme X3 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 Realme X3?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Realme X3 — 50/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Realme X3?
The Realme X3 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Realme X3?
Neither model stands out enough to recommend it for a specific use case: the clearest difference is camera — better on the Realme X3 (48/100 vs 31/100).