Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 47/100 (a 40-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Overall rating 47/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 50MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (81/100 vs 67/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 40 points higher (87/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (87/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (83/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| 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 | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 16 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | — | $892 |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 78.2% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (98/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (81/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (87/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (83/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s by 40 points (87/100 vs 47/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.