Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Xiaomi 11i

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 11i leads — 34/100 vs 23/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Xiaomi 11i is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).

The Xiaomi 11i is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3s — the overall rating gap is 11 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 2
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 31
Value for money 55
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
  • Lighter: 207g vs 215g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Xiaomi 11i scores 11 points higher (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (51/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Red Magic 3s: The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
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 5160 mAh
Charging 18W 67W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits
NFC no no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 207 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi 11i are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 11i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (41/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (51/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 3s — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Xiaomi 11i leads on camera score (41/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.