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).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 3900 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 29/100)
- 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)
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).
| 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 | |
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge
- 3900 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
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.
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknownperformance
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).
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 Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge is a better fit for gamers and power users.