Honor Magic7 vs Nubia Red Magic 5G
The Honor Magic7 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865; launch prices were $550 and $579. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic7 leads — 78/100 vs 54/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic7 has the bigger battery (5650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 976,177); the Honor Magic7 is noticeably lighter (199g vs 218g).
Honor Magic7
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 976177
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1168
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3431
- Bigger battery: 5650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 55W
- Lighter: 199g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $550 vs $579
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 60/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (60/100 vs 32/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic7 vs the Nubia Red Magic 5G, the Honor Magic7 scores 24 points higher (78/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 leads (81/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Honor Magic7 — 76/100, Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (81/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (60/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic7 | Nubia Red Magic 5G | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | |
| AnTuTu | 3119308 | 976177 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3041 | 1168 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9494 | 3431 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1256 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5650 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 55W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 50 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 10 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 5000 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×75.8×8.0 mm | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $550 | $579 |
Honor Magic7
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic7
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Honor Magic7
- 5650 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic7 and Nubia Red Magic 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic7 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 219.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $29. Honor Magic7 was $29 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 60/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (81/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic7 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (60/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic7 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 24 points (78/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic7 and the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic7 has a MobileRank rating of 78/100, the Nubia Red Magic 5G — 54/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic7 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic7 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic7 or the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic7 leads on performance (92/100 vs 60/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic7 over the Nubia Red Magic 5G?
The Honor Magic7 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 5G is a better fit for active users.