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I was thinking of using the hot dipped galvanized ring shank nails,
given the 10-15 years life of the ACQ pine lumber, the screw/nail
material costs above and much higher labor costs involved with using
screws.

I having this built by a handyman who will build the fence but I am
providing the materials. The handyman is suggesting I should use the
hot dipped galvanized ring shank nails 1 3/8" for attaching pickets to
the rails. Wrt attaching the rails to the posts, the handy man is
suggesting NOT to use the hot dipped galvanized ring shank nails 3"
but to use the regular hot dipped galvanized smooth shank nails 3".

Any recommendations on which fasteners I should buy and have the
handyman use.

Keep in mind that several of the treated pine pickets will warp as they dry
out. Cedar pickets will last almost as long with far fewer warps but will
generally cost twice as much. The cedar will look better longer than the
treated.

Screws have the advantage of easy removal and that is about it. Good if you
are not handy with a hammer when you decide to replace some of the warped
boards. I prefer the galvanized ring shank nails for the pickets and
galvanized for the rails. I always use electroplated galvanized nails as I
always use a nail gun.

Consider also adding a treated 1x6 on the bottom under the pickets. Let the
pickets set on top of rail. This keeps the pickets off the ground so that
they do not wick moisture up through the bottoms and also saves labor time
as this board provides a level surface to set the pickets on and the pickets
go up much faster with less measuring. Last I would also advise to
consider a 3rd middle rail. This will help prevent the pickets that are
going to warp from warping as badly and adds strength to the fence.