Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G
Quick Comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G has better RAM than Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G has better resolution of 2480 x 1116 than Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Both have the same amount of internal memory.
| Name | Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G |
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65 in | 6.8 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5500 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP Triple |
| Price | Rs. 47999 | Rs. 64990 |
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Detailed Comparison
Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is October 17, 2019. The cost of Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 47999. The launch Date of the second phone is November 23, 2023. The Expected cost of Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G is Rs. 64990.
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.65 inches which falls short to Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G's 6.8 inch screen. There is AMOLED Screen Type in both the phones. Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G has display density of 400 PPI & Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has only 388 PPI display density. Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G has 20:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. and both have same Internal Memory of 256 GB.
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G's 50 MP + 50 MP + 2 MP Triple Rear Camera outshines Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Both of them stand equal in terms of Front Camera Resolution as both have 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 9.0 (Pie) and the second one on 14 version.
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Full Comparison
| Name | Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Plus 5G |
| General | ||
| Model | Red Magic 3S | Red Magic 9 Pro Plus |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano+Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 17, 2019 | November 23, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.5 x 171.7 x 9.7 mm | 76.4 x 164 x 8.9 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 229 g |
| Colors | Black, Black/Transparent, Silver | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color AMOLED Screen (1B Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes |
| Size | 6.65 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.8 inches, 1116 x 2480 pixels, 120 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 400 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass, 90 Hz | 1600 nits (peak) |
| Notch | No | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 16 GB |
| Storage | 256 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | UFS 4.0 |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, aptX, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C v3.2 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB on-the-go, USB Charging |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, In Display |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| NFC | Yes, Yes (market/region dependent) | |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Dust Resistant | No | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Main) | 50 MP (Wide Angle) PDAF, OIS 50 MP (Ultra Wide) 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | HDR, Panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 15 fps UHD, 2K @ 30/60 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 4K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) 1.12µm, under display Under Display |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v14 |
| Custom UI | Redmagic OS 9 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen3 |
| CPU | 2.96 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 3.3 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 2.96 GHz, Single core, Kryo 485 + 2.42 GHz, Tri core, Kryo 485 + 1.8 GHz, Quad core, Kryo 485 | 1xCortex-X4@3.3 GHz & 5xCortex-A720@3.2 GHz & 2x Cortex-A520@2.3 GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 750 |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes, supports HTML5 | Yes |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | 3GP, ASF, AVI, DAT, FLV, M2TS, MKV, MOV, MP4, MPG, MTS, RMVB, TS, VOB, WEBM, WMV | Yes |
| Video | 3GA, AAC, AMR, APE, FLAC, IMY, M4A, MIDI, MKA, MP3, OGG, QCP, WAV, WMA, WMV | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 5000 mAh, Li-ion Battery | 5500 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Quick Charge 4+ | Yes, 165W Fast Charging |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |