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).

The Redmi Turbo 5 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 31 points (54/100 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 Turbo 5
Performance 43
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 45
Value for money 93
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?

  • Overall rating 23/100
What makes Redmi Turbo 5 better?
  • 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)
Comparison verdict

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).

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Redmi Turbo 5: The Redmi Turbo 5 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Redmi Turbo 5
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2756x1268
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Redmi Turbo 5
  • 7560 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Redmi Turbo 5, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
23/100
859084 AnTuTu
Redmi Turbo 5 MediaTek Dimensity 8500 Ultra
54/100 +69.4%
2809170 AnTuTu

Redmi Turbo 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 69.4% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknown
Redmi Turbo 5
$250
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

Frequently asked questions
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.