Nubia Red Magic 3

• Verdict

The nubia Red Magic 3 starts at Rs 35,999 for the base model with 8GB of RAM, and you`ll have to shell out Rs 46,999 for the 12GB RAM variant. And therein lies the conundrum. You see, gaming phones or not, devices like the OnePlus 7 (review) and the ASUS 6Z (review) can run the same games as the Red Magic 3, while costing less. What`s more, both the 6Z as well as the OnePlus 7 offer superior cameras as well.As a result, the Red Magic 3, or any other gaming phone for that matter, does seem like a bit of a tough sell. The problem has little to do with the category itself, and more to do with d... Read Full Verdict

The nubia Red Magic 3 starts at Rs 35,999 for the base model with 8GB of RAM, and you`ll have to shell out Rs 46,999 for the 12GB RAM variant. And therein lies the conundrum. You see, gaming phones or not, devices like the OnePlus 7 (review) and the ASUS 6Z (review) can run the same games as the Red Magic 3, while costing less. What`s more, both the 6Z as well as the OnePlus 7 offer superior cameras as well.As a result, the Red Magic 3, or any other gaming phone for that matter, does seem like a bit of a tough sell. The problem has little to do with the category itself, and more to do with differentiated content for gaming devices in general. I would be more compelled to buy the Red Magic 3 if I could actually make use of the handset`s 90Hz display in more than just a dozen or so games. Moreover, for all intents and purposes, those opting for the Red Magic 3 won`t just play games on it and therefore, it was crucial for the device to offer good cameras as well.Therefore, so long as you need a practical daily driver with the latest SoC, I`d reckon you save some bucks and opt for the OnePlus 7 or the ASUS 6Z. However, if you`re all about making a statement and want a phone that screams ‘gamer`, the nubia Red Magic 3 is a good shout.