Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads — 75/100 vs 26/100 (a 49-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 230g).

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 84
Design 12
Value for money 64
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (84/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (64/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 230g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 12/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro scores 49 points higher (75/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (83/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 3981427
Geekbench Single 3640
Geekbench Multi 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1216x2688 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 8000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Wireless charging 80W 0W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 16 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1800 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IPX8 IP54
Dimensions 163.8×76.5×8.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 230 g 173 g
Price $660
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1216x2688
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
  • 8000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:36 hrs, total 33:56 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
84
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro
$660
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (92/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (84/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro (83/100 vs 12/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a bit better (64/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 49 points (75/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 75/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 11 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.