Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Redmi Note 13R

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi Note 13R (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Note 13R leads — 29/100 vs 23/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Note 13R has the bigger battery (5030 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Note 13R has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Redmi Note 13R is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 2
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 31
Value for money 55
Redmi Note 13R
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 41
Design 43
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Redmi Note 13R better?
  • Bigger battery: 5030 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 33W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 205g vs 215g

  • Longer battery life (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (43/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Redmi Note 13R, the Redmi Note 13R scores 6 points higher (29/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Note 13R: The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Redmi Note 13R
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 4+ Gen 2
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2460
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5030 mAh
Charging 18W 33W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 14, HyperOS
Brightness (peak) 550 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP53
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 168.6×76.3×8.2 mm
Weight 215 g 205 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Redmi Note 13R
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Note 13R
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2460
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Note 13R
  • 5030 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
41
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Redmi Note 13R significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Redmi Note 13R are nearly equal (26/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi Note 13R is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi Note 13R?

The Redmi Note 13R edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi Note 13R — 29/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Redmi Note 13R?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Note 13R is a better fit for everyday use.