Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 47/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4300 mAh
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 2864
- Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 180g vs 215g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (35/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 19 points higher (66/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (93/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (80/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 72.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (93/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (35/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (80/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3s — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.