Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads — 71/100 vs 47/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 24 points (71/100 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 Wide
Performance 92
Display 81
Camera 50
Battery 45
Portability 76
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 2864
  • Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (50/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (45/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (76/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide scores 24 points higher (71/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (76/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide: The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 859084 3119308
Geekbench Single 1031 3041
Geekbench Multi 2864 9494
Display 6.7" AMOLED 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
Resolution 1080x2340 1828x2584
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4800 mAh
Charging 18W 45W
Main camera 48 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 50 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, up to 7 major Android upgrades, One UI 8
NFC no yes
Protection IP48
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 161.4×123.9×4.9 mm
Weight 215 g 199 g
Launch price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • Main: 50MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 10MP
50
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2
  • Resolution: 1828x2584
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
81
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
45
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
47/100
859084 AnTuTu
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
71/100 +72.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (45/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (76/100 vs 34/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 24 points (71/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide — 71/100.

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on camera score (50/100 vs 31/100).

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

The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold Wide leads on performance (92/100 vs 55/100).

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

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