Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 23/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 859,084); the Redmi K80 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't.

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 37 points (60/100 vs 23/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 2
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 31
Value for money 55
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Lighter: 215g vs 219g

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 2/100)
  • Better camera (32/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 37 points higher (60/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (61/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (86/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 859084 2876004
Geekbench Single 1031 2729
Geekbench Multi 2864 8430
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1280x2772
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 18W 100W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 3200 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm
Weight 215 g 219 g
Price $350
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
23/100
859084 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100 +70.1%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 70.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknown
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (61/100 vs 2/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (72/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (86/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 37 points (60/100 vs 23/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 2/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.