Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads — 34/100 vs 23/100 (a 11-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't.

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 Black Shark 5 RS
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 43
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 215g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (2/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Better camera (43/100 vs 26/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS scores 11 points higher (34/100 vs 23/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (43/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100). 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 Black Shark 5 RS: The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 888/888+ 5G
AnTuTu 859084
Geekbench Single 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864
Display 6.7" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 1080x2400
Refresh rate 90 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 18W 120W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 5 MP
Front camera 16 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 12, Joy UI 12.8
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 163.7×76.2×9.9 mm
Weight 215 g 220 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Telephoto: 5MP
  • Front: 20MP
43
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS are nearly equal (2/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (43/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s is a bit better (31/100 vs 25/100).

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 Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS 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 Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS — 34/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS leads on camera score (43/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 RS is a better fit for everyday use.