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 (3,119,308 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).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo iQOO 13
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 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 (92/100 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)
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 (92/100 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 (92/100 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).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 9494 | |
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
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
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 72.5% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 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).
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 (92/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.