Nubia Red Magic 7 vs ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 1,294,871); the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 1294871
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (69/100 vs 68/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 Ultra better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 204g vs 215g
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (52/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | ZTE Axon 40 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1116x2480 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 65W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 64 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12 | Android 12, MyOS 12 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 204 g | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 64MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1116x2480
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and ZTE Axon 40 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7 leads ZTE Axon 40 Ultra by 6.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra are nearly equal (69/100 vs 68/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (52/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra — 70/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the ZTE Axon 40 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.