Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 47/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 859,084); the Vivo iQOO 16 has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 223g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 42 points higher (89/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (78/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8400 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | — | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 84.4% 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 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (99/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (78/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 42 points (89/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.