Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 15 Ultra (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $600 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 59/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,030,376 vs 1,384,444).
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $999
- Better portability (34/100 vs 29/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3030376 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3050 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10200 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (90/100 vs 89/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 15 Ultra, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra scores 26 points higher (85/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (92/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (80/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Xiaomi 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3030376 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3050 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3200x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 159 | |
| 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 | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 15 / HyperOS 2 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3200 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 161.3×75.3×9.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6.7" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 15 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 12:19 hrs, total 30:03 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Xiaomi 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 54.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (92/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (90/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (80/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (34/100 vs 29/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 26 points (85/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 15 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 15 Ultra leads on performance (92/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.