Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 47/100 (a 26-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 Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 859,084); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is thinner (4.5mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Faster charging: 45W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 26 points higher (73/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (96/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (74/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| 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 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | — | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 74.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (96/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (80/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (52/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (74/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 26 points (73/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.