Fairphone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
The Fairphone 5 (2023) runs on the Qualcomm QCM6490, while the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1; estimated prices are $770 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro leads — 39/100 vs 25/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4200); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Fairphone 5 is noticeably lighter (212g vs 235g).
Fairphone 5
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- Lighter: 212g vs 235g
- Cheaper: $770 vs $799
- Better camera (48/100 vs 40/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (35/100 vs 6/100)
- Better value for money (57/100 vs 55/100)
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4200 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 30W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz
- Higher performance (18/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (47/100 vs 19/100)
- Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
Comparing the Fairphone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro scores 14 points higher (39/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro leads (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro leads (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (18/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (47/100 vs 19/100). In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (35/100 vs 6/100). In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Fairphone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm QCM6490 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | — | 1290942 | |
| Geekbench Single | — | 1675 | |
| Geekbench Multi | — | 4453 | |
| Display | 6.5" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1224x2700 | 2480x1116 | |
| Refresh rate | 90 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4200 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 30W | 65W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 108 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 6GB / 8GB | 12GB / 16GB / 18GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13, upgradable to Android 14, up to 5 major Android upgrades | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 880 nits | 600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP55 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.6×75.8×9.6 mm | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | |
| Weight | 212 g | 235 g | |
| Price | $770 | $799 |
Fairphone 5
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Fairphone 5
- 6.5" OLED
- Resolution: 1224x2700
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Fairphone 5
- 4200 mAh
- Wired: 30W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Price difference: $29. Fairphone 5 is cheaper by $29.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (18/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro significantly outperforms the Fairphone 5 (100/100 vs 50/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Fairphone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro notably outperforms the Fairphone 5 (47/100 vs 19/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Fairphone 5 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (35/100 vs 6/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (57/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is noticeably better than the Fairphone 5 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Fairphone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 25/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro — 39/100.
Which has the better camera: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 40/100).
Which is more powerful: the Fairphone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro leads on performance (18/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Fairphone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro?
The Fairphone 5 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.