Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo NEX 3
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo NEX 3 (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo NEX 3 leads — 53/100 vs 47/100 (a 6-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.
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo NEX 3
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 215g vs 217g
- Longer battery life (43/100 vs 38/100)
- Faster charging: 44W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
- Better camera (50/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (77/100 vs 67/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo NEX 3, the Vivo NEX 3 scores 6 points higher (53/100 vs 47/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 leads (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100. In the "display" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100). In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Vivo NEX 3 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2256 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 13 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 9.0 (Pie); Funtouch 9.1 | |
| NFC | no | no | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 167.4×76.1×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 217 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo NEX 3
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 13MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo NEX 3
- 6.9" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2256
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo NEX 3
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Vivo NEX 3, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo NEX 3 is a bit better (77/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo NEX 3 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (50/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (43/100 vs 38/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, both devices are on the same level — 34/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo NEX 3 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 3s by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo NEX 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo NEX 3 — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo NEX 3?
The Vivo NEX 3 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 31/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo NEX 3?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo NEX 3 is a better fit for everyday use.