Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads — 80/100 vs 47/100 (a 33-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,128,552 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 218g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3128552 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9760 vs 2864
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (56/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (88/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra scores 33 points higher (80/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (88/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (81/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3128552 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3100 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9760 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 151 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 162.8×77.6×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 11:10 hrs, total 28:43 hrs
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (88/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (81/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a bit better (46/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 33 points (80/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra — 80/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on camera score (81/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S25 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.