Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 vs vivo iQOO
Comparison between ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 and vivo iQOO: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE and vivo.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.7 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 5.8 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 4.5 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 5.8 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 4.3 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.1
- Display Diagonal
- 6.65″
- against 6.41″
vivo iQOO, if you care about…
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax)
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Display Pixel Density
- 402 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 196 g
- against 215 g
- Fast Charge Power
- 44 W
- against 18 W
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 7 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 640 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz | 2.84 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 387,726 | 574,900 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1×2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3×2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4×1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core: 1 × 2.84 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.78 GHz Kryo 485. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB | 12 GB |
| RAM Type | — | DDR4 |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Camouflage, Multicolor | Blue, Orange, Black, White |
| Body Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8.5 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 75.2 mm |
| Body Height | 171.7 mm | 157.7 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 196 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 80.5 % | 85.1 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan | — |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 44 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator | Fast Charging, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ Best value | 6.41″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,340 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 402 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, Touchscreen | Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Under Display |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 9 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 9 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM |
| Cellular Bands | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1800, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, LTE B28, 4G LTE B30, 4G LTE B66 | 2G GSM 850, 2G GSM 900, 2G GSM 1800, 2G GSM 1900, 3G UMTS B850, 3G UMTS B900, 3G UMTS 1700 AWS, 3G UMTS 1900, 3G UMTS 2100, 4G LTE B1, 4G LTE B2, 4G LTE B3, 4G LTE B4, 4G LTE B5, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B34, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B39, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, UMTS, 4G | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac), Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax) Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG, Infrared | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB Type-C |
| Max. download speed | — | 2,000 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | — | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio, A2DP, aptX, LE | Loudspeaker, Stereo Speakers, 32-bit/192 kHz Audio |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | iQOO |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX629J | V1824A, V1824BA |
