Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Vivo iQOO 9 China
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 9 China (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads — 60/100 vs 58/100 (a 2-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 9 China has the bigger battery (4700 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 1,294,871); the Vivo iQOO 9 China is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Vivo iQOO 9 China
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 1294871
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO 9 China better?
- Bigger battery: 4700 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Lighter: 206g vs 215g
- Better camera (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Vivo iQOO 9 China, the Vivo iQOO 9 China scores 2 points higher (60/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China leads (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (58/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (51/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Vivo iQOO 9 China | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4700 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 164.5×76.7×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 206 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 9 China
- 4700 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Vivo iQOO 9 China, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 leads Vivo iQOO 9 China by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo iQOO 9 China
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (58/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 9 China notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (51/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Vivo iQOO 9 China edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 2 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 9 China — 60/100.
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Vivo iQOO 9 China?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 9 China is a better fit for active users.