Nothing Phone (2) vs Nubia Red Magic 7S
The Nothing Phone (2) (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nothing Phone (2) leads — 63/100 vs 61/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Nothing Phone (2) has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nothing Phone (2) is faster in AnTuTu (1,436,634 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nothing Phone (2)
Nubia Red Magic 7S
What makes Nothing Phone (2) better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1436634 vs 1420808
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 201g vs 215g
- Better camera (57/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4200
- Faster charging: 120W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 50/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nothing Phone (2) vs the Nubia Red Magic 7S, the Nothing Phone (2) scores 2 points higher (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) leads (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (57/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100). In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (52/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nothing Phone (2) | Nubia Red Magic 7S | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1436634 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4200 | 4688 | |
| Display | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2412x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4700 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 45W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 13 / Nothing OS 2.0 | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1600 nits | 700 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP54 | — | |
| Dimensions | 162.1×76.4×8.6 mm | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 201 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $599 | — |
Camera comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Nothing Phone (2)
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2412x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nothing Phone (2)
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nothing Phone (2) and Nubia Red Magic 7S, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nothing Phone (2) leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 1.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 7S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (71/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (57/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Nothing Phone (2) are nearly equal (54/100 vs 50/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nothing Phone (2) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (52/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nothing Phone (2) edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7S by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nothing Phone (2) and the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nothing Phone (2) has a MobileRank rating of 63/100, the Nubia Red Magic 7S — 61/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nothing Phone (2) or the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nothing Phone (2) leads on camera score (57/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nothing Phone (2) over the Nubia Red Magic 7S?
The Nothing Phone (2) is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users.