Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $600 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 82/100 vs 39/100 (a 43-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,593,401 vs 1,384,444); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 226g
- Cheaper: $600 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (31/100 vs 17/100)
- Better value for money (68/100 vs 41/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3593401 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1675
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4453
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 65W
- Higher performance (87/100 vs 20/100)
- Better camera (93/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (72/100 vs 35/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 43 points higher (82/100 vs 39/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (68/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 20/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (93/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (72/100 vs 35/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 17/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3593401 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1675 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4453 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" 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) | — | 166 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 226 g | |
| Price | $600 | $999 |
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 61.5% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $399. Nubia Red Magic 7 is cheaper by $399.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (93/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (72/100 vs 35/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (31/100 vs 17/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (68/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 43 points (82/100 vs 39/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 37/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (87/100 vs 20/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts.