ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
Side-by-side specs and price comparison for buyers in Algeria.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
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Quick Verdict
Who wins each category, side by side.
Better price
Even
Faster chip
Even
Bigger battery
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
Faster charging
Even
Higher-resolution camera
Even
Better display
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite
Lighter body
Even
Best value for money
Even
Full specs comparison
Display
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Size (inches) | 6.65 | 6.65 |
| Panel Type | AMOLED | AMOLED |
| Resolution Height | 2340 | 2340 |
| Resolution Width | 1080 | 1080 |
| Refresh Rate | 90 | 144 |
| PPI | 388 | 388 |
| Glass Type | Corning Gorilla Glass 4 | — |
| Screen-to-body | 80.5 | 80.5 |
Platform
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| CPU | Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.78 GHz Kryo 485) | Octa-core (1x2.4 GHz Kryo 475 Prime & 1x2.2 GHz Kryo 475 Gold & 6x1.8 GHz Kryo 475 Silver) |
| GPU | Adreno 640 | Adreno 620 |
| Chipset Name | Snapdragon 855 | Snapdragon 765G 5G |
| Process (nm) | 7 | 7 |
| OS Name | Android | Android |
| UI Skin | — | nubia UI 8.0 |
| OS Version | 9.0 | 10 |
Memory
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Card Slot | No | No |
| Variants | 64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM | 256GB 8GB RAM |
Main Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1920fps | 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30fps; gyro-EIS |
| Features | LED flash, HDR, panorama | LED flash, panorama, HDR |
| Count | 1 | 4 |
| Depth | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (depth) |
| Macro | — | 2 MP, f/2.4, (macro) |
| ultrawide | — | 8 MP, f/2.2, 13mm, (ultrawide) |
| Wide | 48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm, (wide) | 48 MP, f/1.8, (wide) |
Selfie Camera
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Video | 1080p@30fps | 1080p@30fps |
| Features | HDR | HDR |
| Count | 1 | 1 |
| Lens | 16 MP, f/2, 26mm, (wide) | 12 MP, (wide) |
Battery
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Capacity (mAh) | 5000 | 5100 |
| Chemistry | Li-Po | Li-Ion |
| Wired Charging (W) | 18 | 18 |
Body
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Build | Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame | — |
| SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM | Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM |
| Height (mm) | 171.7 | 171.7 |
| Thickness (mm) | 9.7 | 9.1 |
| Weight (g) | 215 | 215 |
| Width (mm) | 78.5 | 78.5 |
Launch
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Announced | 2019, May. Released 2019, May | 2020, June 19 |
| Status | Discontinued | Available. Released 2020, June 19 |
Network
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 2G Bands | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 | GSM 850, 900, 1800, 1900 |
| 3G Bands | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1800, 1900, 2100 | HSDPA 850, 900, 1700(AWS), 1900, 2100 |
| 4G Bands | 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 12, 17, 18, 19, 20, 25, 26, 28, 30, 66 - Global | LTE |
| 5G Bands | — | SA/NSA |
| Speed | HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps | HSPA, LTE, 5G |
| Technology | GSM, CDMA, HSPA, EVDO, LTE | GSM, HSPA, LTE, 5G |
Connectivity
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Bluetooth | 5 | 5 |
| NFC | No | Yes |
| Positioning | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO | GPS (L1 + L5), GLONASS, BDS |
| Radio | No | No |
| USB Type | Type-C | Type-C |
| USB Version | 2.0 | 2.0 |
| Wi-Fi | Wi-Fi 5 | Wi-Fi 5 |
Sound
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| 3.5mm Jack | Yes | No |
| Loudspeaker | Yes, with stereo speakers | Yes |
Features
| Spec | ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 | ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite |
|---|---|---|
| Sensors | Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass | Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass |
Buying advice for Algeria
Both ZTE nubia RedMagic 3 and ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite are sold in Algeria, but they fit different priorities.
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G Lite packs a 5100 mAh battery, which translates to longer screen-on time when you are away from a charger.
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