Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Vivo iQOO 15T

The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $600 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 59/100 (a 23-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (3,815,522 vs 1,384,444).

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 70
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 42
Portability 34
Value for money 30
Vivo iQOO 15T
Performance 95
Display 99
Camera 65
Battery 75
Portability 44
Value for money 90
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 216g

  • Overall rating 59/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1384444
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
  • Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $600

  • Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (65/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (44/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 23 points higher (82/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 15T: The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 Vivo iQOO 15T
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 9500
AnTuTu 1384444 3815522
Geekbench Single 1675 3228
Geekbench Multi 4453 9553
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 8000 mAh
Charging 65W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 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
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm
Weight 215 g 216 g
Launch price $600 $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
65
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Vivo iQOO 15T
  • 8000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
59/100
1384444 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 15T MediaTek Dimensity 9500
82/100 +63.7%
3815522 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 63.7% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
Vivo iQOO 15T
$499

Launch price difference: $101. Vivo iQOO 15T was $101 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (95/100 vs 70/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (65/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (75/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 23 points (82/100 vs 59/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.