Nubia Red Magic 3s vs Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha

The Nubia Red Magic 3s (2019) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+, while the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (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 4050); the main camera is 48 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 3s is noticeably lighter (215g vs 241g).

The Nubia Red Magic 3s edges out the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 3s
Performance 2
Display 50
Camera 26
Battery 36
Design 31
Value for money 55
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Performance 2
Display 0
Camera 48
Battery 18
Design 0
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 3s better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4050 mAh
  • Lighter: 215g vs 241g

  • Longer battery life (36/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better display (50/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 0/100)
What makes Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha better?
  • Faster charging: 40W vs 18W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 48MP

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 26/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 3s vs the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, the Nubia Red Magic 3s scores 5 points higher (23/100 vs 18/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s leads (36/100 vs 18/100). 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 Mix Alpha (50/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (48/100 vs 26/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (36/100 vs 18/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (31/100 vs 0/100). 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 Mi Mix Alpha: The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 3s Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
AnTuTu 859084 859084
Geekbench Single 1031 1031
Geekbench Multi 2864 2864
Display 6.7" AMOLED 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2088x2250
Refresh rate 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4050 mAh
Charging 18W 40W
Main camera 48 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 20 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 12 MP
Front camera 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 512GB
OS Android 9.0 (Pie); Redmagic 2.0 Android 10
NFC no no
Dimensions 171.7×78.5×9.7 mm 154.4×72.3×10.4 mm
Weight 215 g 241 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.7
  • Front: 16MP
26
camera
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.7
  • Ultrawide: 20MP
  • Telephoto: 12MP
  • Front: —
48
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • 7.9" Flexible Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2088x2250
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 3s
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 18W
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha
  • 4050 mAh
  • Wired: 40W
  • No wireless charging
18
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 3s and Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 3s Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
23/100
859084 AnTuTu
Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+
18/100
859084 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
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 Mix Alpha (50/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 3s (48/100 vs 26/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s notably outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (36/100 vs 18/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 3s significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha (31/100 vs 0/100).

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 Mi Mix Alpha?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s edges out the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha 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 Mix Alpha?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s has a MobileRank rating of 23/100, the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha — 18/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 3s or the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?

The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha leads on camera score (48/100 vs 26/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 3s over the Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha?

The Nubia Red Magic 3s is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Mi Mix Alpha is a better fit for everyday use.