Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 47/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 9.7mm).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 28 points (75/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 55
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 43
Portability 34
Value for money
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Performance 91
Display 78
Camera 76
Battery 39
Portability 66
Value for money 54
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4400 mAh

  • Longer battery life (43/100 vs 39/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 2864
  • Faster charging: 25W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (76/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better display (78/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (66/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 28 points higher (75/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (76/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (66/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 859084 3065623
Geekbench Single 1031 2910
Geekbench Multi 2864 9174
Display 6.7" AMOLED 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
Resolution 1080x2340 2184x1968
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4400 mAh
Charging 18W 25W
Wireless charging 0W 15W
DXOMark (camera) 145
Main camera 48 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 12 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 10 MP
Front camera 16 MP 10 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 16 / One UI 8
Brightness (peak) 2600 nits
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm
Weight 215 g 215 g
Launch price $1999
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Telephoto: 10MP
  • Front: 10MP
76
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
  • Resolution: 2184x1968
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
78
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
  • 4400 mAh
  • Wired: 25W
  • Wireless: 15W
39
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
47/100
859084 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
75/100 +72.0%
3065623 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 72.0% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknown
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
$1999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a bit better (78/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (76/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 39/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (66/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 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 Z Fold 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.