Red Magic 3
First gaming phone with an internal cooling fan.
The Nubia Red Magic 3 is a flagship Nubia smartphone released Apr 2019, with a launch price of $430. It pairs the Snapdragon 855 with a 6.65" FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display, a 48 MP single main camera and a 5000 mAh, 27W battery. In SpecEagle's editorial review it scores 80/100 — The fan that started it. Standout strengths: first phone with an internal cooling fan and 5000 mah + 90hz amoled. Main trade-off: single 48 mp camera basic.
The fan that started it.
Red Magic 3 was the first phone with an active internal cooling fan — the feature that now defines the gaming category. Add a 5000 mAh battery, 90Hz AMOLED and shoulder triggers, and it set the template Nubia's gaming line still follows.
Read the full review- First phone with an internal cooling fan
- 5000 mAh + 90Hz AMOLED
- Shoulder triggers + 3.5 mm jack
Full specifications
Benchmarks
How the Red Magic 3 compares
| Red Magic 3 | iPhone 13 Pro Max | RedMagic 9S Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| SpecEagle score | 80 | 80 | 80 |
| Chipset | Snapdragon 855 | Apple A15 Bionic | Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Leading |
| Display | 6.65" FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz | 6.7" LTPO OLED | 6.8" AMOLED 120 Hz |
| Main camera | 48 MP single | 12 MP · f/1.5 | 50 MP |
| Battery | 5000 mAh, 27W | 4,352 mAh | 6,500 mAh |
| Launch price | $430 | $1,099 | $649 |
Frequently asked questions
When was the Red Magic 3 released?
The Red Magic 3 was released in Apr 2019.
How much does the Red Magic 3 cost?
The Red Magic 3 launched at $430 (manufacturer suggested price at release; street and second-hand prices vary by region, storage tier and time since launch).
What is the Red Magic 3 screen size and type?
The Red Magic 3 has a 6.65" FHD+ AMOLED 90Hz display.
What chipset does the Red Magic 3 use?
The Red Magic 3 is powered by the Snapdragon 855 chipset.
How much RAM and storage does the Red Magic 3 have?
The Red Magic 3 ships with 6/8/12 GB (RAM · base storage); higher configurations may be available.
What is the Red Magic 3 battery capacity?
The Red Magic 3 has a 5000 mAh, 27W battery.
What is the Red Magic 3 main camera?
The Red Magic 3 has a 48 MP single main camera.
Does the Red Magic 3 have a headphone jack?
The Red Magic 3 has a 3.5 mm headphone jack.
How much does the Red Magic 3 weigh?
The Red Magic 3 weighs 215 g.
What colours does the Red Magic 3 come in?
The Red Magic 3 is available in 2 colours: Eclipse Black, Red.
Is the Red Magic 3 worth buying?
Red Magic 3 was the first phone with an active internal cooling fan — the feature that now defines the gaming category. Add a 5000 mAh battery, 90Hz AMOLED and shoulder triggers, and it set the template Nubia's gaming line still follows. SpecEagle gives the Red Magic 3 an editorial score of 80/100.
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