Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) leads — 30/100 vs 23/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better camera (27/100 vs 26/100)
- Longer battery life (42/100 vs 36/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) scores 7 points higher (30/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (65/100 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 Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | — | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) and the Nubia Red Magic 3s are nearly equal (27/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a bit better (42/100 vs 36/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?
The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3s by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.