Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo X300 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo X300 Pro (2025) runs on the Dimensity 9500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X300 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X300 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X300 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,326,259 vs 859,084); the Vivo X300 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Vivo X300 Pro is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.7mm).

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 3s

Performance 55
Display 67
Camera 31
Battery 43
Portability 34
Value for money —

Vivo X300 Pro

Performance 94
Display 84
Camera 96
Battery 81
Portability 43
Value for money 88

What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?

  • Lighter: 215g vs 226g

  • Overall rating 47/100

What makes Vivo X300 Pro better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 3326259 vs 859084
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1031
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 2864
  • Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (94/100 vs 55/100)
  • Better camera (96/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (81/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better display (84/100 vs 67/100)
  • Better portability (43/100 vs 34/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo X300 Pro, the Vivo X300 Pro scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro leads (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (84/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (96/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (81/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).

Vivo X300 Pro: The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Vivo X300 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 859084 3326259
Geekbench Single 1031 3293
Geekbench Multi 2864 10243
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1260x2800
Refresh rate 90 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 6510 mAh
Charging 18W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 40W
DXOMark (camera) — 171
Main camera 48 MP 200 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 16
Brightness (peak) — 4500 nits
NFC no yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 161.2×75.5×8.0 mm
Weight 215 g 226 g
Launch price — $899

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 3s

  • Main: 48MP f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera

Vivo X300 Pro

  • Main: 200MP f/1.57
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
96
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 3s

  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
67
display

Vivo X300 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1260x2800
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 3s

  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery

Vivo X300 Pro

  • 6510 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 13:30 hrs, total 24:37 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 40W
81
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Vivo X300 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
47/100
859084 AnTuTu
Vivo X300 Pro Dimensity 9500
88/100 +74.2%
3326259 AnTuTu

Vivo X300 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 74.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 3s

Price unknown

Vivo X300 Pro

$899

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 55/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo X300 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (84/100 vs 67/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (96/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (81/100 vs 43/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo X300 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 41 points (88/100 vs 47/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X300 Pro — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on camera score (96/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro leads on performance (94/100 vs 55/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo X300 Pro?

The Vivo X300 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.