Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi 18 Fold
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Fold (2026) runs on the Xiaomi XRING O3; launch prices were $600 and $1639. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Fold has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Fold is faster in AnTuTu (5,228,014 vs 1,384,444); the Xiaomi 18 Fold is thinner (5.0mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi 18 Fold
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 219g
- Cheaper at launch: $600 vs $1639
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Fold better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5228014 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 3715 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 14213 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 67W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 69/100)
- Better camera (85/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi 18 Fold, the Xiaomi 18 Fold scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold leads (75/100 vs 42/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 7 — 30/100, Xiaomi 18 Fold — 80/100; 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 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (99/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (85/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (75/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (64/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Xiaomi 18 Fold | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Xiaomi XRING O3 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 5228014 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 3715 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 14213 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1672x2364 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 67W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP59 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 159.7×145.1×5.0 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 219 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | $1639 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 7.6" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1672x2364
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Fold
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 67W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Xiaomi 18 Fold, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Fold leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 73.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1039. Nubia Red Magic 7 was $1039 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (99/100 vs 69/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (85/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (75/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (64/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi 18 Fold — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on camera score (85/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Xiaomi 18 Fold leads on performance (99/100 vs 69/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi 18 Fold?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Fold is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.