Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $600 and $709. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 58/100 (a 29-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,248,535 vs 1,384,444); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi 17
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $709
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
What makes Xiaomi 17 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3248535 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 65W
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 29 points higher (87/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Xiaomi 17 — 88/100; 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 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (95/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (63/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 3248535 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 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 | |
| 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 | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $709 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 57.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $109. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $109 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (95/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (87/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (63/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 29 points (87/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.