Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Samsung Galaxy S26
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 47/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy S26 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 31/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 2864
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 162g vs 215g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 27 points higher (74/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (89/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (77/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (89/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 162 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy S26
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Samsung Galaxy S26, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 69.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (89/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (77/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (43/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (89/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 27 points (74/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 is a better fit for gamers and power users.