Oppo K13
#1012
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S
#1050Category Breakdown
Oppo K13
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S
Performance
84.689.4
Camera
56.468.6
Display
88.881.4
Battery
38.533.7
Build
0.276.7
Connectivity
74.568.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
64.563.7
Summary
- The Oppo K13 features a slightly larger 6.67-inch AMOLED display with a higher refresh rate of 120Hz compared to the ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S's 6.65-inch AMOLED display at 90Hz.
- In terms of performance, the K13 is powered by the newer Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4, while the RedMagic 3S uses the older Snapdragon 855+, which may impact gaming and multitasking efficiency.
- The K13's rear camera offers 50 MP, capable of 4K video recording, whereas the RedMagic 3S has a 48 MP camera with 8K video capabilities.
- Battery capacity is significantly higher in the K13 at 7000 mAh with 80W fast charging, compared to the 5000 mAh battery and 18W charging of the RedMagic 3S.
- The K13 runs on Android 15 with ColorOS 15, providing a more updated software experience than the RedMagic 3S, which operates on Android 9.0.
- Build quality favors the RedMagic 3S with Gorilla Glass 4 and an aluminum frame, while the K13 is heavier and lacks premium materials.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Oppo K13
ZTE nubia RedMagic 3S
General
Release Date
2025, April 21
2019
Announced
2025, April 21
2019
Description
Also known as Oppo K13x, Oppo K12s in China
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 3S
Display
Size
6.67"
6.65"
Type
AMOLED, 120Hz, 600 nits (typ), 1200 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 90Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
90Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
N/A
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm Snapdragon 6 Gen 4 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8150 Snapdragon 855+ (7 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x2.3 GHz Cortex-A720s & 3x2.2 GHz Cortex-A720s & 4x1.8 GHz Cortex-A520s)
Octa-core (1x2.96 GHz Kryo 485 & 3x2.42 GHz Kryo 485 & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 485)
GPU
Adreno 810
Adreno 640 (700 MHz)
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 27mm (wide), 1/2.88", PDAF2 MP, f/2.4, (depth)
48 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.5, 23mm (wide), 1/3.0", 1.0µm
16 MP, f/2.0, 26mm (wide), 1/3.06", 1.0µm
Front Camera Features
N/A
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, gyro-EIS
8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1920fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps, gyro-EIS
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
7000 mAh
5000 mAh
Battery Details
Si/C Li-Ion 7000 mAh
Li-Po 5000 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
80W wired, 33W PPS, PD, QC, 62% in 30 min, 100% in 56 min
18W wired, QC4
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
163.2 x 76.1 x 8.5 mm (6.43 x 3.00 x 0.33 in)
171.7 x 78.5 x 9.7 mm (6.76 x 3.09 x 0.38 in)
Weight
208 g
215 g
Materials
N/A
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Icy Purple, Prism Black, White
Mecha Silver, Cyber Shade, Eclipse Black
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (7CA) Cat20 2000/150 Mbps
5G
✓
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✗
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.1, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GALILEO, GLONASS, BDS, QZSS
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades, ColorOS 15
Android 9.0 (Pie), Redmagic 2.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass