Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads — 62/100 vs 58/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro has the bigger battery (4650 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 1,294,871).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 1294871
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro better?
- Bigger battery: 4650 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
- Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 42/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro scores 4 points higher (62/100 vs 58/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (57/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 1294871 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1662 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 4188 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 4650 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 108 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 13 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 5 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, Joy UI 13 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 163.9×76.5×9.5 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- Main: 108MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Telephoto: 5MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 6.7" OLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
- 4650 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 leads Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (57/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro — 62/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi Black Shark 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.