Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 3900); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is faster in AnTuTu (3,034,849 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is noticeably lighter (163g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3034849 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2970 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9490 vs 2864
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 163g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (97/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (89/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (73/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (97/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3034849 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2970 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9490 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 3900 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 140 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 15 / One UI 7 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 158.2×75.6×5.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 163 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (89/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (73/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (43/100 vs 29/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (97/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on camera score (73/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.