Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 47/100 (a 35-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 15T has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 216g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 35 points higher (82/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (65/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (75/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | — | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 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 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 81.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 3s
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (65/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (75/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 35 points (82/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.