Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Vivo iQOO 13
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 59/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,384,444); the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Nubia Red Magic 7
Vivo iQOO 13
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $650
- Overall rating 59/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6150 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 207g vs 215g
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (73/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (55/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 25 points higher (84/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (73/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (55/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Vivo iQOO 13 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3119308 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3041 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 9494 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6150 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 207 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $650 |
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 13
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 13
- 6150 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $50. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $50 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (73/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (55/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 25 points (84/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Vivo iQOO 13?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.