Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Redmi Turbo 5
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Redmi Turbo 5 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads — 54/100 vs 23/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi Turbo 5 has the bigger battery (7560 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi Turbo 5 is faster in AnTuTu (2,809,170 vs 859,084); the Redmi Turbo 5 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Redmi Turbo 5 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Redmi Turbo 5
- Overall rating 23/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 2809170 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 1553 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6403 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7560 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Higher performance (43/100 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 design/ergonomics (45/100 vs 31/100)
- Better value for money (93/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Redmi Turbo 5, the Redmi Turbo 5 scores 31 points higher (54/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (43/100 vs 2/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (43/100 vs 2/100). In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (72/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (93/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Redmi Turbo 5 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 2809170 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1553 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 6403 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2756x1268 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7560 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 | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 157.5×75.2×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Price | — | $250 |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Redmi Turbo 5
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Redmi Turbo 5
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2756x1268
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Redmi Turbo 5
- 7560 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (43/100 vs 2/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (32/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (72/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 is a bit better (45/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (93/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 31 points (54/100 vs 23/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Redmi Turbo 5 — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on camera score (32/100 vs 26/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Redmi Turbo 5 leads on performance (43/100 vs 2/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Redmi Turbo 5?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.