Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) vs Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
Quick Comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has better RAM than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has better resolution of 2460 x 1080 than Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more internal memory than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)
| Name | Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.65 in | 6.79 in |
| Internal Memory | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 48 MP | 50 MP + 2 MP Dual |
| Price | Rs. 49999 | Rs. 11499 |
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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. 49999. The launch Date of the second phone is August 01, 2023. The cost of Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) is Rs. 11499.
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.65 inches which falls short to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 6.79 inch screen. Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has IPS Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 396 PPI & Redmagic's phone has only 388 PPI display density. In terms of screen to body ratio, Xiaomi's phone has better screen to body ratio of ~ 91% than Redmagic's phone ~ 80.5%. Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 19.5:9 aspect ratio where as Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) has 20.5:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s larger 12 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s lower 6 GB RAM. Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) has more Internal Memory (256 GB) than Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) (128 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 50 MP + 2 MP Dual Rear Camera outshines Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 16 MP Front Camera in comparison to Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB)'s 8 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 13 version.
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| Name | Nubia Red Magic 3S (12GB RAM + 256GB) | Xiaomi Redmi 12 5G (6GB RAM + 128GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Red Magic 3S | 12 5G |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM (Hybrid Slot) |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | October 17, 2019 | August 01, 2023 |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.5 x 171.7 x 9.7 mm | 76.28 x 168.6 x 8.17 mm |
| Weight | 215 g | 199 g |
| Colors | Moonstone Sliver, Pastel Blue, Jade Black | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) | Color IPS Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate |
| Size | 6.65 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels | 6.79 inches, 1080 x 2460 pixels, 90 Hz |
| Aspect Ratio | 19.5:9 | 20.5:9 |
| PPI | ~ 388 PPI | ~ 396 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 80.5% | ~ 91% |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 3 | |
| Features | Corning Gorilla Glass, 90 Hz | Brightness: 450 nits (typ.) |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 12 GB | 6 GB |
| Expandable RAM | Upto 6 GB Extra Virtual RAM | |
| Storage | 256 GB | 128 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 3.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | Yes, (Hybrid Slot), upto 1 TB |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/n3/n5/n8/n28/n40/n78, NSA: n1/n3/n8/n40/n78 | |
| VoLTE | Yes | Yes, Dual Stand-By |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi: 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac，2.4G/5G | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v5.0 | Yes, v5.3, A2DP, LE |
| USB | Yes, USB-C | Yes, USB-C |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | yes with A-GPS, Glonass | Yes, with AGPS, GLONASS, BeiDou |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, Rear | Yes, Side |
| Face Unlock | Yes | Yes |
| Sensors | Light sensor, Proximity sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope | Ambient Light Sensor, E Compass, Accelerometer, IR Blaster |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | Yes | Yes |
| Water Resistance | No | |
| Splash Resistant | Yes | |
| IP Rating | IP53 | |
| Dust Resistant | No | Yes |
| Extra Features | Premium Glass Back, MIUI Dialer, LPDDR4X RAM, Bottom firing loudspeaker | |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Main) | 50 MP ƒ/1.8 (Wide Angle) PDAF 2 MP ƒ/2.4 (Macro) |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | Digital Zoom, Auto Flash, Face detection, Touch to focus | Night, Video, 50MP mode, Google Lens, HDR, Google lens, Voice shutter, Tilt-shift, Timed burst, Time Lapse |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 15 fps UHD, 2K @ 30/60 fps QHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 720p @ 30 fps HD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 16 MP ƒ/2 (Main) | 8 MP ƒ/2 (Wide Angle) Punch Hole |
| Front Video Recording | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v9.0 (Pie) | Android v13 |
| Custom UI | MIUI 14 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ | Qualcomm Snapdragon 4 Gen2 |
| CPU | 2.96 GHz, Octa Core Processor | 2.2 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 | 2x Performance Cores@2.2GHz & 6x Efficiency Cores@2GHz |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno GPU |
| 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 | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 18W Quick Charge 4+ | Yes, 18W |