ZTE
Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 vs ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max
Compare up to four phones using typed, normalized technical data. Measurements stay numeric, capabilities stay boolean, and options stay comparable.
The verdict
Your pick: ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max, ahead on Design & display, Camera, Connectivity and Battery & charging. Unless Performance & hardware decides it for you.
| Category | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.2 | 6.2 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 6.1 |
| Camera | 4.8 | 6.4 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 7.6 |
| Battery & charging | 5.4 | 7.4 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3, if you care about…
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 8 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against UFS 2.2
- Display Technology
- AMOLED
- against IPS LCD
- Weight
- 215 g
- against 245 g
ZTE Nubia Neo 5 Max, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 7,100 mAh
- against 5,000 mAh
- Wi-Fi Standards
- Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E
- against Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac
- Bluetooth Version
- Bluetooth 5.2
- against Bluetooth 5.0
- Display Refresh Rate
- 120 Hz
- against 90 Hz
Specification comparison
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Efficiency Rating | — | — |
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh | 7,100 mAh Best value |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Polymer |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 80 W Best value |
| Battery Features | Fast Charging | Fast Charging, Bypass Charging, Reverse Charging, Non-Removable, Rechargeable, Battery Level Indicator Best value |
| Battery Endurance | — | — |
| Wireless charging power | — | — |
| Charge cycles | — | — |
| Talk time | — | — |
| Standby time | — | — |
| Music playback time | — | — |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Black, Red, Camouflage, Multicolor | Black, Titanium, Gold, Silver, Yellow, Grey |
| Body Thickness | 9.7 mm | 8 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 88.44 mm |
| Body Height | 171.7 mm | 180.9 mm |
| Weight | 215 g Best value | 245 g |
| Usable Surface | 80.5 % | 86.4 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy Best value | Polycarbonate, Glass |
| Resistance Features | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan | IP64, MIL-STD-810H, Pressure-Sensitive Zones |
| Waterproof Depth | — | — |
| Drop Resistance Class | — | — |
| Repairability Class | — | — |
| Foldable | No | No |
| Rugged Build | No | No |
| Drop Test Count | — | — |
| Unfolded thickness | — | — |
| QWERTY keyboard | — | — |
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 | MediaTek Dimensity 7100 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm | 6 nm Best value |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Mali-G610 MC2 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | UFS 2.2 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.84 GHz Best value | 2.4 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB | 512 GB Best value |
| AnTuTu Score | 387,726 | 851,306 |
| Geekbench 6 Single-Core | — | — |
| Geekbench 6 Multi-Core | — | — |
| 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 CPU with four Cortex-A78 cores at 2.4 GHz and four Cortex-A55 cores at 2.0 GHz. |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | — | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 8 GB |
| RAM Type | — | LPDDR5X |
| Expandable Storage | No | No |
| AnTuTu version | v7 | v11 |
| 3DMark Wild Life Extreme | — | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | — |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Side |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 19.5:9 |
| Peak Display Brightness | — | 1,000 nits |
| Display Technology | AMOLED Best value | IPS LCD |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ | 7.5″ Best value |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,280 px Best value |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px | 2,772 px Best value |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 407 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz Best value |
| Touch Sampling Rate | — | 240 Hz |
| Display Contrast Ratio | — | 1,000,000 :1 |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass 4, 90Hz | IPS LCD, 120Hz, Hole-Punch Notch, DCI-P3, 10-Bit Panel, Scratch Resistant, Curved Glass, Capacitive Touch, Multi-Touch, Frameless |
| Integrated Projector | No | No |
| Projector Brightness | — | — |
| Projector Horizontal Resolution | — | — |
| Projector Vertical Resolution | — | — |
| Cover display diagonal | — | — |
| Cover display refresh rate | — | — |
| Cover display peak brightness | — | — |
| Display colors | — | — |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass, Light Sensor, Cooling System, Gaming Buttons |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 16 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 | 16 Best value |
| OS Update Support | — | — |
| Direct OS Updates | — | Yes |
| Google Services | — | Yes |
| Web browser | — | — |
| Java (J2ME) | — | — |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| SIM Configurations | Dual Nano-SIM | Dual Nano-SIM, Dual SIM Dual Standby, eSIM |
| 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 B1, 3G UMTS B2, 3G UMTS B3, 3G UMTS B4, 3G UMTS B5, 3G UMTS B6, 3G UMTS B8, 3G UMTS B19, 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 B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28A, 4G LTE B28B, 4G LTE B38, 4G LTE B40, 4G LTE B41, 4G LTE B66, 4G LTE B71, 5G NR n1, 5G NR n2, 5G NR n3, 5G NR n5, 5G NR n7, 5G NR n8, 5G NR n20, 5G NR n26, 5G NR n28a, 5G NR n28b, 5G NR n38, 5G NR n40, 5G NR n41, 5G NR n66, 5G NR n77, 5G NR n78 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G, 5G Best value |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 6 (802.11ax), Wi-Fi 6E Best value |
| Wi-Fi Features | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Direct | Dual Band, Wi-Fi Hotspot, Wi-Fi Direct, Wi-Fi Display, MIMO |
| Bluetooth Version | Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 Best value |
| Bluetooth Profiles | A2DP, aptX, LE | A2DP, LE |
| Navigation Systems | GPS, GLONASS, BeiDou, Galileo | GPS, A-GPS, GLONASS, Galileo, BeiDou, QZSS Best value |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, USB Type-C, USB Charging, USB Mass Storage, USB Host 2.0, USB OTG, eSIM, VoLTE, Computer Sync, OTA Sync, Tethering |
| USB Version | USB 2.0 | USB 2.0 |
| SAR American Head | — | — |
| SAR American Body | — | — |
| SAR (EU) head | — | — |
| SAR (EU) body | — | — |
| Messaging | — | — |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | — | 2 |
| Audio Features | A2DP, aptX, LE, Stereo Speakers, Hi-Res Audio | Stereo Speakers, DTS, DTS:X, Dolby Atmos, A2DP, LE |
| Alert types | — | — |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| EAN / GTIN | — | — |
| UPC | — | — |
| Launch price | — | — |
| MPN | — | — |
| Launch price (USD) | — | — |
Features
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3 | Nubia Neo 5 Max |
|---|---|---|
| Built-in functions | — | — |
