Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 47/100 (a 37-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,150,555 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 13 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo iQOO 13
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3150555 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 37 points higher (84/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (73/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (55/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3150555 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | — | $650 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 72.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (91/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (73/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (55/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (91/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.