Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $825. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 59/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Pro has the bigger battery (6300 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,569,354 vs 1,384,444); the Xiaomi 17 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $825
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3569354 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3310 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10070 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6300 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 192g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (84/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Pro, the Xiaomi 17 Pro scores 27 points higher (86/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro leads (84/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Xiaomi 17 Pro — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (95/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (84/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (64/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Xiaomi 17 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3569354 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3310 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 10070 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1220 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6300 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $825 |
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1220
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Pro
- 6300 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Xiaomi 17 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 61.2% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $225. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $225 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (95/100 vs 70/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (84/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (64/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 27 points (86/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Pro — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Xiaomi 17 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.