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).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 37 points (84/100 vs 47/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 55
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 43
Portability 34
Value for money
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?

  • Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • 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)
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 (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).

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
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
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
47/100
859084 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +72.5%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 72.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknown
Vivo iQOO 13
$650
Detailed category analysis
performance

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).

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 (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.