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| Global Score | |
| 82.2 | 75.8 |
| Basic Information | |
| Sony | |
| -- | Android 9.0 Pie |
| 2018-07-30 | 2019-10-16 |
| 6.22 x 3.15 x 0.47 inches | 6.76 x 3.09 x 0.38 inches |
| 8.32 ounces | 7.58 ounces |
| 16 777 216 | Cyber shade |
| Aluminum and Glass | Aluminum |
| Scratch-Resistant Glass | Scratch-Resistant Glass |
| $ 1000.00 | $ 600.00 |
| Display / Screen | |
| 5.8 inches | 6.7 inches |
| 3840 x 2160 pixels (4K) | 2340 x 1080 pixels |
| IPS LCD | AMOLED |
| 760 pixels per inch | 385 pixels per inch |
| 900 cd/m2 brightness | -- |
| No touch screen | No touch screen |
| 10.4 | 8.1 |
| Performance | |
| Qualcomm Snapdragon 845 SDM845 chipset | Qualcomm Snapdragon 855+ SM8150-AC chipset |
| Kryo 385, 64-bit, 10 nm (Octa-Core 2800 MHz) processor | Kryo 485, 64-bit, 7 nm (Octa-Core 2960 MHz) processor |
| 6 GB RAM | 12 GB RAM |
| Adreno 630 GPU | Adreno 640 GPU |
| 9.63 | 9.81 |
| Storage | |
| 64 GB internal memory | 256 GB internal memory |
| microSDXC (up to 400 GB) external memory slot | No SD card slot |
| 11.34 | 13.3 |
| Camera | |
| 19.00 MP + 13.00 MP | 48.00 MP + 16.00 MP |
| f/1.80 aperture | f/1.70 aperture |
| 25.00mm focal length | 26.00mm focal length |
| 0.43 inches (1/2.3") sensor | 0.5 inches (1/2") sensor |
| 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) video resolution | 7680 x 4320 (15 fps) video resolution |
| 1920 x 1080 (960 fps) (Full HD) slow motion video | 3840 x 2160 (30 fps) (4K) slow motion video |
| 10.45 | 11.88 |
| 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 | |
| 3540mAh Li - Polymer Battery | 5000mAh Li - Polymer Battery |
| Non-Removable Battery | Non-Removable Battery |
| Wireless Charging | -- |
| 5.52 | 6.8 |
| Other Features | |
| Bluetooth 5.0 | Bluetooth 5.0 |
| GPS | GPS |
| NFC | -- |
| Fingerprint ID Scanner | Fingerprint ID Scanner |
| Accelerometer, Barometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor | Accelerometer, Compass, Gyroscope, Light Sensor and Proximity Sensor |
Comparison review
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is slightly better than nubia Red Magic 3S, having an 82.2 score against 75.8. Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium's design is older, somewhat thicker and just a bit heavier than nubia Red Magic 3S. Nubia Red Magic 3S features a bit superior processing unit than Xperia XZ2 Premium, and although they both have a Octa-Core processor, the nubia Red Magic 3S also has more RAM.
Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium counts with an incredibly better looking display than nubia Red Magic 3S, because although it has a little bit smaller screen, it also counts with a way higher 2160 x 3840 resolution and a much better number of pixels per inch of screen. Nubia Red Magic 3S counts with a greater storage capacity for games and applications than Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, because although it has no SD memory slot, it also counts with more internal storage capacity.
Nubia Red Magic 3S counts with a superior battery life than Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, because it has a 41% more battery size. Nubia Red Magic 3S shoots better photographs and videos than Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium, because it has a larger aperture to take better low-light photos and videos, a camera in the back with much more mega pixels, a much higher video definition and a bigger sensor shooting higher quality pictures and videos.
Although Sony Xperia XZ2 Premium is a better device, it is a lot more expensive than the nubia Red Magic 3S, and it doesn't have such a good quality/price relation as nubia Red Magic 3S. If you prefer to save some money, you can get nubia Red Magic 3S, and give up a few features and specs, but you'll get the most with your money.
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