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| Global Score | |
| 75.8 | 76 |
| Basic Information | |
| OnePlus | |
| Android 9.0 Pie | Android 11 |
| 2019-10-16 | 2021-04-02 |
| 6.76 x 3.09 x 0.38 inches | 6.30 x 2.92 x 0.34 inches |
| 7.58 ounces | 6.77 ounces |
| Cyber shade | Arctic Sky, Astral Black and Winter Mist |
| Aluminum | Aluminum and Glass (Corning Gorilla Glass) |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 600.00 | $ 700.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 6.7 inches | 6.5 inches |
| 2340 x 1080 pixels | 2400 x 1080 pixels |
| AMOLED | AMOLED |
| 385 pixels per inch | 405 pixels per inch |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 8.1 | 8.2 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 chipset |
| Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2960 MHz) processor | Kryo 680, 64-bit, 5 nm (Octa-Core 2840 MHz) processor |
| 12 GB RAM | 8 GB RAM |
| Adreno 640 GPU | Adreno 660 GPU |
| 9.81 | 9.63 |
| Storage | |
| 256 GB internal memory | 128 GB internal memory |
| No SD card slot | No SD card slot |
| 13.3 | 10.1 |
| Camera | |
| 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.70 aperture | f/1.80 aperture |
| 26.00mm focal length | 23.00mm focal length |
| 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor | 0.71 inches (1/1.4") sensor |
| 7680 x 4320 (15 fps) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (30 fps) video resolution |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) slow motion video | 1280 x 720 (480 fps) (HD) slow motion video |
| 11.88 | 12.65 |
| Networks | |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi |
| Mobile Hotspot | Mobile Hotspot |
| LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA | 5G, 5G, LTE-A (4G), LTE (4G), HSPA+ (4G), HSDPA and HSUPA |
| Nano SIM, Dual SIM | Nano SIM |
| 6.7 | 10.7 |
| Battery Life | |
| 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 4500mAh Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| -- | Wireless Charging |
| 6.8 | 6.32 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.2 |
| 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 |
Comparison review
The OnePlus 9 has a global score of 76, which is slightly better than nubia Red Magic 3S's 75.8 global score. These devices use Android OS, but the OnePlus 9 has 11 version while nubia Red Magic 3S has Android 9.0 Pie. OnePlus 9's design is newer, lighter and thinner than the nubia Red Magic 3S.
Nubia Red Magic 3S features a little better performance than OnePlus 9, and although they both have the same number of cores, the nubia Red Magic 3S also has more RAM. OnePlus 9 counts with a bit sharper screen than nubia Red Magic 3S, because although it has a little smaller screen, it also counts with a just a bit higher display density and a slightly higher 1080 x 2400 pixels resolution.
The OnePlus 9 shoots a bit better photos and videos than nubia Red Magic 3S, because although it has a tinier camera aperture which is not nice for shooting pictures or videos in poorly lited situations, and they both have the same resolution back-facing camera and the same video resolution, the OnePlus 9 also counts with faster video frame rate and a way bigger sensor providing a way higher image quality.
Nubia Red Magic 3S counts with a lot bigger storage capacity for apps and games than OnePlus 9, because it has more internal memory. The nubia Red Magic 3S counts with a little longer battery performance than OnePlus 9, because it has 5000mAh of battery capacity.
Although OnePlus 9 is a better device, it costs more money than nubia Red Magic 3S, and it doesn't have such a good relation between it's price and quality as nubia Red Magic 3S. If you are trying to save a few dollars, you can get the nubia Red Magic 3S, giving up some specs and features, but you will get the most with your money.
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