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; estimated prices are $600 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads — 84/100 vs 39/100 (a 45-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).
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper: $600 vs $799
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 26/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 55/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3654776 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (88/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (90/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Max, the Xiaomi 17 Max scores 45 points higher (84/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max leads (83/100 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 Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (88/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (90/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (83/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
| 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 | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| 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 | |
| Price | $600 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Max
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Max
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
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.
Price difference: $199. Nubia Red Magic 7 is cheaper by $199.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (88/100 vs 20/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (90/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (83/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 26/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).
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 45 points (84/100 vs 39/100).
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 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Max — 84/100.
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 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Xiaomi 17 Max leads on performance (88/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.