Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Max
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Max has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Max is faster in AnTuTu (3,654,776 vs 1,384,444).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi 17 Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $799
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Xiaomi 17 Max — 90/100; 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 Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (97/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (90/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Xiaomi 17 Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3654776 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2608x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | — | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2608x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Xiaomi 17 Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Max leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 62.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $199. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $199 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (97/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (90/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (90/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (97/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.