Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 859,084); the Vivo X500 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (85/100 vs 43/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | — | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 82.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (94/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (85/100 vs 43/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 45 points (92/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.