Nubia Red Magic 7 vs Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (2025) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads — 39/100 vs 5/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 7 has NFC for contactless payments, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 34 points (39/100 vs 5/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 20
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 35
Design 31
Value for money 68
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 0
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?

  • Higher performance (20/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (35/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (68/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra, the Nubia Red Magic 7 scores 34 points higher (39/100 vs 5/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 leads (68/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (20/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (35/100 vs 0/100). In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (50/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra: The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
AnTuTu 1384444
Geekbench Single 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 1.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 466x466
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm
Weight 215 g
Price $600
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • Main: —
  • Front: —
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • 1.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 466x466
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
35
battery
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
  • No wireless charging
0
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 notably outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (20/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra (35/100 vs 0/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (50/100 vs 31/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (68/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 significantly outperforms the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra by 34 points (39/100 vs 5/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 39/100, the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra — 5/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 leads on performance (20/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for everyday use. The Xiaomi Black Shark GS3 Ultra is a better fit for everyday use.