Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 11i

The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 11i (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads — 39/100 vs 34/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 11i has the bigger battery (5160 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi 11i doesn't; the Xiaomi 11i is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 7 edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 31
Value for money 68
Xiaomi 11i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 41
Battery 51
Design 41
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi 11i better?
  • Bigger battery: 5160 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 207g vs 215g

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (51/100 vs 35/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 11i, the Nubia Red Magic 7 scores 5 points higher (39/100 vs 34/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i leads (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (51/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi 11i: The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 Xiaomi 11i
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1384444
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5160 mAh
Charging 65W 67W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 11, MIUI 12.5
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1200 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP53
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm 163.7×76.2×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 207 g
Price $600
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Xiaomi 11i
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
41
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi 11i
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Xiaomi 11i
  • 5160 mAh
  • Wired: 67W
  • No wireless charging
51
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
Xiaomi 11i
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 11i (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 11i and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (41/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 11i notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (51/100 vs 35/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi 11i is a bit better (41/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 edges out the Xiaomi 11i by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 11i — 34/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 11i?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 11i is a better fit for everyday use.