Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads — 23/100 vs 18/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 3s has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4000); the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G has NFC for contactless payments, the Nubia Red Magic 3s doesn't; the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is noticeably lighter (196g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4000 mAh
- Longer battery life (36/100 vs 17/100)
- Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
- Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
- Lighter: 196g vs 215g
- Better camera (39/100 vs 26/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (55/100 vs 31/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, the Nubia Red Magic 3s scores 5 points higher (23/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads (39/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (36/100 vs 17/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 3s | Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | |
| AnTuTu | 859084 | 859084 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1031 | 1031 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 2864 | 2864 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.4" Super AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2340 | 1080x2340 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | — | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 18W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 48 MP | 48 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 0 MP | 16 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 | Android 10 | |
| NFC | no | yes | |
| Dimensions | 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm | 157.2×74.6×8.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g | |
| Price | — | — |
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
- Front: 16MP
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- Main: 48MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 16MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 6.4" Super AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2340
- Refresh rate: —
Nubia Red Magic 3s
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 18W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 40W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 2/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (50/100 vs 0/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a bit better (39/100 vs 26/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G (36/100 vs 17/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (55/100 vs 31/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s edges out the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 3s and the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G — 18/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G leads on camera score (39/100 vs 26/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G?
The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi 9 Pro 5G is a better fit for everyday use.