Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $799 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,294,871); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 65W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Cheaper at launch: $799 vs $1999
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1294871
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Lighter: 201g vs 235g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 68/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 43/100)
- Better display (80/100 vs 79/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 22/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 68/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro — 30/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (74/100 vs 22/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1294871 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5000 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 600 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 235 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $799 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro by 61.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1200. Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro was $1200 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (96/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 and the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro are nearly equal (80/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 43/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 52/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro (74/100 vs 22/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 43/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 68/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.