Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) (2025) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $892. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads — 87/100 vs 59/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) has the bigger battery (6800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,384,444); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 224g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $892
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 70/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) scores 28 points higher (87/100 vs 59/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (98/100 vs 70/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads (83/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 86/100; 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 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (98/100 vs 70/100). 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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (83/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1200x2608 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6800 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 224 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $892 |
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1200x2608
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)
- 6800 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 64.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $292. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $292 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (98/100 vs 70/100).
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 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (83/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a bit better (42/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 28 points (87/100 vs 59/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) leads on performance (98/100 vs 70/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra (China) is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.