Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs Poco X8 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Poco X8 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $799 and $469. By overall MobileRank rating, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Poco X8 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Poco X8 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (2,604,459 vs 1,294,871); the Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably lighter (218g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
Poco X8 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (43/100 vs 37/100)
What makes Poco X8 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2604459 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 218g vs 235g
- Cheaper at launch: $469 vs $799
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 68/100)
- Longer battery life (77/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (84/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (46/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs the Poco X8 Pro Max, the Poco X8 Pro Max scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max leads (77/100 vs 52/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro — 30/100, Poco X8 Pro Max — 66/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (46/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro | Poco X8 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 2604459 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2772x1280 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | 162.9×77.9×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 218 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $469 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Poco X8 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.5
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2772x1280
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Poco X8 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and Poco X8 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Poco X8 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by 50.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $330. Poco X8 Pro Max was $330 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (91/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max is a bit better (84/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a bit better (43/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (77/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Poco X8 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (46/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Poco X8 Pro Max — 71/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro leads on camera score (43/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Poco X8 Pro Max leads on performance (91/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro over the Poco X8 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Poco X8 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.