Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo iQOO Z7
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads — 26/100 vs 23/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 30/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Lighter: 173g vs 215g
- Better camera (37/100 vs 26/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Vivo iQOO Z7 scores 3 points higher (26/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 leads (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Vivo iQOO Z7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 920 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 90 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 6GB / 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 13, Funtouch 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1300 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 173 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 50/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (36/100 vs 30/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (83/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3s by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo iQOO Z7?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.