Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $600 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 81/100 vs 39/100 (a 42-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,384,444).

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 31
Value for money 68
Nubia Z80 Ultra
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 74
Battery 78
Design 18
Value for money 58
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 225g
  • Cheaper: $600 vs $749

  • Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 18/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 58/100)
What makes Nubia Z80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1384444
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 20/100)
  • Better camera (74/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (78/100 vs 35/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 42 points higher (81/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (92/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (74/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Z80 Ultra: The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 Nubia Z80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1384444 3942923
Geekbench Single 1675 3640
Geekbench Multi 4453 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2688x1216
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Wireless charging 0W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 2000 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm
Weight 215 g 225 g
Price $600 $749
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.59
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
74
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2688x1216
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Nubia Z80 Ultra
  • 6500 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 80W
78
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
39/100
1384444 AnTuTu
Nubia Z80 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
81/100 +64.9%
3942923 AnTuTu

Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
Nubia Z80 Ultra
$749

Price difference: $149. Nubia Red Magic 7 is cheaper by $149.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (92/100 vs 20/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (74/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 18/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 58/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 42 points (81/100 vs 39/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 81/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (74/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 20/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.