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).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Redmi Note 13R
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Better camera (26/100 vs 24/100)
- 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)
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.
| 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 | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Note 13R
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Note 13R
- 6.8" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2460
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Note 13R
- 5030 mAh
- Wired: 33W
- No wireless charging
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.
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.