Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Vivo X500
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Vivo X500 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600M; launch prices were $600 and $820. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 has the bigger battery (7500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 is faster in AnTuTu (3,930,719 vs 1,384,444); the Vivo X500 is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Vivo X500
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $820
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Vivo X500 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3930719 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3302 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10240 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7500 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Lighter: 211g vs 215g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Vivo X500, the Vivo X500 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 leads (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Vivo X500 — 92/100; 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 Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (96/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Vivo X500 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600M | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3930719 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3302 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10240 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2750 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7500 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 157.0×75.0×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 211 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $820 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500
- 6.6" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2750
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500
- 7500 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Vivo X500, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 64.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $220. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $220 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (96/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (50/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X500 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Vivo X500?
The Vivo X500 leads on performance (96/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Vivo X500?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.