Phone (3) vs RedMagic 10S Pro

Phone 1

Phone 2

Winner

Nothing Phone (3)

Lifespan decides this one: the Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 at $10.96 per month of safe use, while the RedMagic 10S Pro runs out in May 2028 ($30.94/month). On a which-lasts-longer question, that's not a tie — it's the whole answer.

Value Score: Phone (3) 70 · RedMagic 10S Pro 59 — methodology

The lifespan decider

When specs are close, support length decides it — this is what each phone costs per month of safe use.

Nothing Phone (3) $799

Safe to buy$10.96/mo

2025◆ Buy-by Jul 20302032

Nubia RedMagic 10S Pro $720

Buy with care$30.94/mo

2025◆ Buy-by May 20262028

Category by category

Display

Phone (3) 70RedMagic 10S Pro 70

Both displays are effectively the same class.

Performance

Phone (3) 86RedMagic 10S Pro 98

The RedMagic 10S Pro's Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (overclocked Leading Version, 3nm) is simply the faster chip.

Camera

Phone (3) 79RedMagic 10S Pro 67

The Phone (3) has the stronger camera system (3 real rear lenses vs 2).

Battery

Phone (3) 83RedMagic 10S Pro 100

7,050mAh vs 5,150mAh — the RedMagic 10S Pro lasts longer between charges.

Software longevity

Phone (3) 87RedMagic 10S Pro 28

The Phone (3) is supported until Jul 2032 — 50 months longer than the RedMagic 10S Pro.

Value

Phone (3) 70RedMagic 10S Pro 59

Overall value goes to the Phone (3) at $10.96 per month of safe use.

Full spec table

Spec	Phone (3)	RedMagic 10S Pro
Price (street)	$799	$720
Display	6.67-inch LTPS AMOLED, 120Hz, HDR10+, 960Hz PWM dimming	6.85-inch AMOLED, 1.5K, 144Hz, 2592Hz PWM, 2000 nits peak, under-display camera
Chipset	Snapdragon 8s Gen 4	Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite (overclocked Leading Version, 3nm)
RAM	12GB/16GB	12GB/16GB/24GB
Storage	256GB/512GB	256GB/512GB/1TB
Battery	5,150 mAh	7,050 mAh
Charging	65W wired, 15W wireless	80W wired
Rear cameras	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide, 50MP periscope 3x	50MP main, 50MP ultra-wide
Dimensions	160.6 × 75.6 × 9.0 mm	163.4 × 76.1 × 8.9 mm
Weight	218 g	229 g
Water resistance	IP68	IP54
Supported until	Jul 2032	May 2028

Phone (3) full verdict →RedMagic 10S Pro full verdict →Longevity master board →

Scores and verdicts are computed from our verified database — see exactly how. Specs from manufacturer documentation; prices reflect major US retailers.