Fairphone 4 vs Nubia Red Magic 7

The Fairphone 4 (2021) runs on the Snapdragon 750G, while the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $449 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads — 39/100 vs 19/100 (a 20-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 7 has the bigger battery (4500 mAh vs 3905); the main camera is 48 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 517,683); the Nubia Red Magic 7 is thinner (9.5mm vs 10.5mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 20 points (39/100 vs 19/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Fairphone 4
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 49
Battery 9
Design 18
Value for money 79
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 31
Value for money 68
What makes Fairphone 4 better?
  • Cheaper: $449 vs $600

  • Better camera (49/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (79/100 vs 68/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 517683
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 601
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 1882
  • Bigger battery: 4500 vs 3905 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 20W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 60Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 225g

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 9/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Fairphone 4 vs the Nubia Red Magic 7, the Nubia Red Magic 7 scores 20 points higher (39/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (35/100 vs 9/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 leads (79/100 vs 68/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (35/100 vs 9/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).

Fairphone 4: The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Fairphone 4 Nubia Red Magic 7
Processor Snapdragon 750G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 517683 1384444
Geekbench Single 601 1675
Geekbench Multi 1882 4453
Display 6.3" IPS LCD 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2340 2400x1080
Refresh rate 60 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 3905 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 20W 65W
Main camera 48 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 48 MP 8 MP
Front camera 25 MP 8 MP
RAM 6GB / 8GB 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 162.0×75.5×10.5 mm 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm
Weight 225 g 215 g
Price $449 $600
Camera comparison
Fairphone 4
  • Main: 48MP f/f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 48MP
  • Front: 25MP
49
camera
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Fairphone 4
  • 6.3" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2340
  • Refresh rate: 60 Hz
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Fairphone 4
  • 3905 mAh
  • Wired: 20W
  • No wireless charging
9
battery
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Fairphone 4 and Nubia Red Magic 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Fairphone 4 Snapdragon 750G
19/100
517683 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
39/100 +62.6%
1384444 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 7 leads Fairphone 4 by 62.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Fairphone 4
$449
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600

Price difference: $151. Fairphone 4 is cheaper by $151.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Fairphone 4 (35/100 vs 9/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 4 is a bit better (79/100 vs 68/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Fairphone 4 by 20 points (39/100 vs 19/100).

What is the rating of the Fairphone 4 and the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Fairphone 4 has a MobileRank rating of 19/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 — 39/100.

Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Fairphone 4 leads on camera score (49/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 4 or the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Fairphone 4 over the Nubia Red Magic 7?

The Fairphone 4 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.