Motorola Frontier vs Nubia Red Magic 7
The Motorola Frontier (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Motorola Frontier leads — 72/100 vs 58/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the main camera is 194 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Motorola Frontier
Nubia Red Magic 7
What makes Motorola Frontier better?
- Faster charging: 125W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 194MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (70/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (69/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 1294871
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Motorola Frontier vs the Nubia Red Magic 7, the Motorola Frontier scores 14 points higher (72/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier leads (69/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Motorola Frontier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (70/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Motorola Frontier | Nubia Red Magic 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 1384444 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.7" OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 125W | 65W | |
| Wireless charging | 50W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 194 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 20 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | — | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | — | 215 g | |
| Launch price | — | $600 |
Camera comparison
Motorola Frontier
- Main: 194MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 20MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Motorola Frontier
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Motorola Frontier
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 125W
- Wireless: 50W
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Motorola Frontier and Nubia Red Magic 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 leads Motorola Frontier by 6.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Motorola Frontier
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Motorola Frontier are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (70/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Motorola Frontier notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (69/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Motorola Frontier or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Motorola Frontier is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
What is the rating of the Motorola Frontier and the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Motorola Frontier has a MobileRank rating of 72/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Motorola Frontier or the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Motorola Frontier leads on camera score (70/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Motorola Frontier over the Nubia Red Magic 7?
The Motorola Frontier is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users.