Xiaomi 16 Ultra vs Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
Quick Comparison
Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better RAM than Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB). In terms of display resolution, Xiaomi 16 Ultra has better resolution of 3200 x 1440 than Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) which has resolution of 2340 x 1080. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has more internal memory than Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)
| Name | Xiaomi 16 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
|---|---|---|
| Display | 6.85 in | 6.65 in |
| Internal Memory | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5000 mAh |
| Camera | 200 MP Quad | 48 MP |
| Price | Rs. 119990 | Rs. 49999 |
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Price And Launch
The launch Date of the first phone is expected to be February 26, 2026 (Expected). The Expected cost of Xiaomi 16 Ultra is Rs. 119990. The launch Date of the second phone is 2019, May. The cost of Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) is Rs. 49999.
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has screen size of 6.65 inches which falls short to Xiaomi 16 Ultra's 6.85 inch screen. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has LTPO AMOLED Screen type where as Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has AMOLED Screen type. Xiaomi's phone has display density of 512 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 ~ 89.6% than Redmagic's phone ~ 80.5%. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has 20:9 aspect ratio where as Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) has 18:9 aspect ratio.
Memory comparison
Xiaomi 16 Ultra's larger 16 GB RAM is better for playing games and all with respect to Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s lower 12 GB RAM. Xiaomi 16 Ultra has more Internal Memory (512 GB) than Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) (256 GB).
Camera comparison
Xiaomi 16 Ultra's 200 MP Quad Rear Camera outclasses Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 48 MP Rear Camera in terms of resolution. Xiaomi 16 Ultra will be better choice if you're looking to click lot of selfies as it has better 32 MP Front Camera in comparison to Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB)'s 16 MP Front Camera.
Technical comparison
Both the phones has Android Operating System but the first one runs on version 16 and the second one on 9.0 version.
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| Name | Xiaomi 16 Ultra | Nubia Red Magic 3 (12GB RAM + 256GB) |
| General | ||
| Model | Mi 16 Ultra | Red Magic 3 |
| Sim Type | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM | Dual Sim, GSM+GSM |
| Dual Sim | Yes | Yes |
| Sim Size | Nano+Nano SIM | Nano SIM |
| Device Type | Smartphone | Smartphone |
| Release Date | February 26, 2026 (Expected) | 2019, May |
| Design | ||
| Dimensions | 78.5 x 171.7 x 9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | |
| Colors | Black, White | |
| Display | ||
| Type | Color LTPO AMOLED Screen (68 B) | Color AMOLED Screen (16M Colors) |
| Touch | Yes, 240 Hz Touch Sampling Rate | Yes |
| Size | 6.85 inches, 1440 x 3200 pixels, 120 Hz | 6.65 inches, 1080 x 2340 pixels |
| Aspect Ratio | 20:9 | 18:9 |
| PPI | ~ 512 PPI | ~ 388 PPI |
| Screen to Body Ratio | ~ 89.6% | ~ 80.5% |
| Features | 5000 nits Peak Brightness, Dolby Vision, HDR10+, 1920Hz PWM Dimming, TÜV Rheinland Flicker Free Certified | |
| Notch | Yes, Punch Hole | |
| Memory | ||
| RAM | 16 GB | 12 GB |
| Storage | 512 GB | 256 GB |
| Storage Type | UFS 4.0 | |
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Connectivity | ||
| GPRS | Yes | Yes |
| EDGE | Yes | Yes |
| 3G | Yes | Yes |
| 4G | Yes | Yes |
| 5G | Yes | |
| 5G Bands | SA: n1/2/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/48/66*/77/78/79, NSA: n1/3/5/7/8/20/28/38/40/41/66*/77/78/79 | |
| VoLTE | Yes, Dual Stand-By | Yes |
| Vo5G | Yes | |
| Wifi | Yes, with wifi-hotspot | Yes, with wifi-hotspot |
| Wifi Version | Wi-Fi 7/Wi-Fi 6E/Wi-Fi 6 | |
| Bluetooth | Yes, v6.0, A2DP, LE, aptX HD | Yes, v5.0 |
| USB | Yes, USB-C USB-C 3.2 Gen 2 | Yes, USB-C v3.0 |
| USB Features | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go, USB Charging | USB Tethering, USB on-the-go |
| IR Blaster | Yes | |
| Extra | ||
| GPS | with GPS, Galileo, GLONASS, Beidou, NAVIC | Yes, with dual-band A-GPS, GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO |
| Fingerprint Sensor | Yes, In Display | Yes, Rear |
| Face Unlock | Yes | |
| Sensors | Proximity Sensor, Ambient Light Sensor, Accelerometer, Gyroscope, Electronic Compass, IR Blaster, Barometer, Flicker Sensor, X-axis Linear Vibration Motor, Laser Autofocus | Accelerometer, Gyro, Proximity, Compass |
| 3.5mm Headphone Jack | No | Yes |
| NFC | Yes | |
| Water Resistance | Yes, 1.5 m upto 30 min | No |
| IP Rating | IP69 | |
| Dust Resistant | Yes | No |
| Camera | ||
| Rear Camera | 200 MP (periscope) Samsung ISOCELL HP9 1/1.4 50 MP (Main) 50 MP Sony sensor 50 MP (Telephoto) 2x telephoto 50 MP (Ultra Wide) | 48 MP ƒ/1.7 (Wide Angle) |
| Camera Sensor | LYT-900 | |
| Auto Focus | Yes | Yes |
| Features | HDR, Panorama, Leica lenses | HDR, panorama |
| Video Recording | 4K @ 120/24/30/60 fps UHD, 8K @ 30 fps UHD, 1080p @ 30 fps FHD, 2K @ 60 fps QHD | 2160p @ 30 fps UHD |
| Flash | Yes, Dual LED | Yes, LED |
| Front Camera | 32 MP (Wide Angle) Punch Hole, Autofocus, Screen Flash | 16 MP ƒ/2 |
| Front Video Recording | 4K @ 60 fps UHD, 1080p @ 60 fps FHD | 1080p @ 30 fps FHD |
| Technical | ||
| OS | Android v16 | Android v9.0 (Pie), upgradable to v11 |
| Custom UI | HyperOS 2 | |
| Chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 |
| CPU | Octa Core Processor | 2.84 GHz, Octa Core Processor |
| Core Details | 1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.41 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485 | |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | |
| Java | No | No |
| Browser | Yes | Yes, supports HTML5 |
| Multimedia | ||
| Yes | Yes | |
| Music | MP3, FLAC, APE, AAC, OGG, WAV, WMA, AMR, AWB | Yes |
| Video | MP4, MKV, AVI, WMV, WEBM, 3GP, ASF playback | Yes |
| FM Radio | No | No |
| Document Reader | Yes | Yes |
| Battery | ||
| Type | Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Size | 6000 mAh, Li-Po Battery | 5000 mAh, Li-Po Battery |
| Fast Charging | Yes, 120W Fast Charging | Yes, 27W Fast Charging |
| Wireless Charging | Yes, 90W | |
| Reverse Charging | Yes | |
| Reverse Wireless Charging | Yes, 10W | |