Side-by-side technical data
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S vs ZTE Axon 9 Pro
Comparison between ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S and ZTE Axon 9 Pro: camera, battery, fast charging, display, performance and colors, side by side. More phones from ZTE.
The verdict
Neither runs away with it: each wins something.
| Category | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Design & display | 6.3 | 7.4 |
| Performance & hardware | 6.5 | 3.8 |
| Camera | 4.3 | 5.9 |
| Connectivity | 4.9 | 4.9 |
| Battery & charging | 5.3 | 4.2 |
Which one is for you?
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S, if you care about…
- Battery Capacity
- 5,000 mAh
- against 4,000 mAh
- RAM Capacity
- 12 GB
- against 6 GB
- Storage Type
- UFS 3.0
- against eMMC 5.1
- Maximum Storage Capacity
- 256 GB
- against 128 GB
ZTE Axon 9 Pro, if you care about…
- Display Pixel Density
- 402 ppi
- against 388 ppi
- Weight
- 179 g
- against 215 g
- Usable Surface
- 83.3 %
- against 80.5 %
- Body Thickness
- 7.9 mm
- against 9.7 mm
Specification comparison
Performance
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Processor Model | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 Plus | Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 |
| Processor Process Size | 7 nm Best value | 10 nm |
| Graphics GPU | Qualcomm Adreno 640 | Qualcomm Adreno 630 |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 Best value | eMMC 5.1 |
| Maximum CPU Clock | 2.96 GHz Best value | 2.65 GHz |
| Maximum Storage Capacity | 256 GB Best value | 128 GB |
| AnTuTu Score | 495,229 | 265,000 |
| CPU Description | Octa-core: 1 × 2.96 GHz Kryo 485, 3 × 2.42 GHz Kryo 485, and 4 × 1.8 GHz Kryo 485 | Octa-core (4×2.65 GHz Kryo 385 Gold and 4×1.76 GHz Kryo 385 Silver) |
| Processor Type | Octa-Core | Octa-Core |
| 64-Bit Processor | Yes | Yes |
| RAM Capacity | 12 GB Best value | 6 GB |
| RAM Type | DDR4 | DDR4 |
| Expandable Storage | No | Yes Best value |
| AnTuTu version | v8 | — |
| Maximum memory card | — | 1 TB |
Design
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Body Colors | Silver, Black | Black, Blue |
| Body Thickness | 9.7 mm | 7.9 mm Best value |
| Body Width | 78.5 mm | 74.5 mm |
| Body Height | 171.7 mm | 156.5 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 179 g Best value |
| Usable Surface | 80.5 % | 83.3 % Best value |
| Body Materials | Glass, Aluminium Alloy | — |
| Resistance Features | RGB Light Strip, Pressure-Sensitive Zones, Built-In Cooling Fan, Water Resistant | IP68 |
| Waterproof Depth | — | 1.5 m |
Battery
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Battery Capacity | 5,000 mAh Best value | 4,000 mAh |
| Battery Type | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Fast Charge Power | 18 W | 18 W |
| Battery Features | Non-Removable, Fast Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable | Fast Charging, Wireless Charging, Battery Level Indicator, Rechargeable |
| Wireless charging power | — | 5 W |
Display
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Display Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 18.7:9 |
| Display Technology | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Display Diagonal | 6.65″ Best value | 6.21″ |
| Display Horizontal Resolution | 1,080 px | 1,080 px |
| Display Vertical Resolution | 2,340 px Best value | 2,248 px |
| Display Pixel Density | 388 ppi | 402 ppi Best value |
| Display Refresh Rate | 90 Hz | — |
| Display Features | Gorilla Glass, Touchscreen | HDR10, Touchscreen |
Sensors
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Fingerprint Sensor Placement | Rear | Rear |
Sensor
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Sensor Features | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass | Fingerprint Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Proximity Sensor, Compass |
Software
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Operating System | Android 9 | Android 8.1 |
| OS Family | Android | Android |
| OS Version | 9 Best value | 8 |
Connectivity
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| 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 B7, 4G LTE B8, 4G LTE B12, 4G LTE B13, 4G LTE B17, 4G LTE B18, 4G LTE B19, 4G LTE B20, 4G LTE B25, 4G LTE B26, 4G LTE B28 |
| Cellular Technologies | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE, 4G | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 4G |
| Wi-Fi Standards | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) | Wi-Fi 802.11a/b/g/n/ac, Wi-Fi 4 (802.11n), Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) |
| 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 Best value | GPS, GLONASS |
| Connectivity Features | 3.5 mm Audio Jack, Infrared, USB Type-C, USB OTG | NFC, USB Type-C |
| USB Version | USB 3.1 Best value | USB 2.0 |
| Max. download speed | 2,000 Mbps Best value | 1,200 Mbps |
| Max. upload speed | 150 Mbps | 150 Mbps |
Audio
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Microphone Count | 2 | 2 |
| Audio Features | Stereo Speakers, A2DP, aptX, LE, Hi-Res Audio, 32-bit/384kHz Audio | Stereo Speakers, 24-bit/192kHz Audio, A2DP, LE |
Technical
| Specification | nubia RedMagic 3S | Axon 9 Pro |
|---|---|---|
| Model numbers | NX629J_V1S | A2019G Pro, A2019 Pro |
