Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 47/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Overall rating 47/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 41 points higher (88/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (97/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (90/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (90/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (97/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (90/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (90/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max 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 Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.