Compare phones
| Global Score | |
| 75.6 | 86.5 |
| Basic Information | |
| Samsung | |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11, 10 |
| 2019-05-27 | 2020-03-05 |
| 6.76 x 3.09 x 0.38 inches | 6.27 x 2.96 x 0.35 inches |
| 7.58 ounces | 6.74 ounces |
| Black and Red | Black, Blue and Red |
| Aluminum | Plastic and Plastic |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 600.00 | -- |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.4 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | Super AMOLED |
| 385 pixels per inch | 403 pixels per inch |
| -- | 420 cd/m2 brightness |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.4 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855 SM8150 chipset | Exynos 9611 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor | Arm Cortex-A73 and Arm Cortex-A53, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2300 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 6 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Mali-G72 MP3 GPU |
| 9.72 | 9.36 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 64 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | microSDXC (up to 512 GB) external memory slot |
| 13.3 | 11.74 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 64.00 MP + 32.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.59 inches (1/1.7") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (15 fps) video resolution | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) slow motion video | 1920 x 1080 (240 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video |
| 11.88 | 12.1 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM, Dual SIM |
| 6.7 | 6.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 6000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| 6.8 | 7.52 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| -- | NFC |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
| -- | FM Radio |
Comparison review
The Samsung Galaxy M31 has a global score of 86.5, which is better than nubia Red Magic 3's general score of 75.6. The Samsung Galaxy M31 design is newer, just a little thinner and somewhat lighter than the nubia Red Magic 3. Both phones we compare here include Android OS (Operating System), but the Samsung Galaxy M31 has the older 11 version and nubia Red Magic 3 has Android 9.0 Pie version.
Nubia Red Magic 3 has a bit better processor than Galaxy M31, and although they both have 8 cores, the nubia Red Magic 3 also has more RAM. The Galaxy M31 counts with a little bit better looking screen than nubia Red Magic 3, because although it has a bit smaller screen, and they both have the same exact 1080 x 2340 resolution, the Galaxy M31 also counts with a bit better display pixels density.
The Samsung Galaxy M31 captures slightly better videos and photos than nubia Red Magic 3, because although it has a smaller aperture which is not good for low light photos, and they both have the same video resolution, the Samsung Galaxy M31 also counts with higher 30 fps video frame rate, a larger sensor taking more light and vivid colors and a way more mega pixels camera in the back.
The nubia Red Magic 3 has a better storage for applications, games, photos and videos than Samsung Galaxy M31, because although it has no slot for an external memory card, it also counts with more internal memory capacity. Galaxy M31 has better battery life than nubia Red Magic 3, because it has a 6000mAh battery size.
Disclaimer: As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.