Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 47/100 (a 45-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 48 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 859,084); the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Nubia Red Magic 3s is noticeably lighter (215g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
- Lighter: 215g vs 235g
- Better portability (34/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 859084
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1031
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 2864
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 18W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 48MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 55/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 31/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (82/100 vs 67/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 45 points higher (92/100 vs 47/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 55/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (82/100 vs 67/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 43/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 200 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 3s by 82.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 55/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (82/100 vs 67/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (92/100 vs 43/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 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 Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 47/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 31/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 55/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.