Nubia Red Magic 7 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G

The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads — 67/100 vs 59/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 7 is faster in AnTuTu (1,384,444 vs 1,290,942); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 70
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 42
Portability 34
Value for money
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 67
Battery 52
Portability 54
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1384444 vs 1290942
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (70/100 vs 69/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Better camera (67/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (52/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G scores 8 points higher (67/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (67/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (54/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
AnTuTu 1384444 1290942
Geekbench Single 1675 1675
Geekbench Multi 4453 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB
OS Android 12 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm 161.9×72.9×8.5 mm
Weight 215 g 199 g
Price $600
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 8MP
  • Front: —
67
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
59/100
1384444 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen1
67/100 -7.2%
1290942 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 7 leads ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G by 7.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G are nearly equal (70/100 vs 69/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (67/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a bit better (52/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (54/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G edges out the Nubia Red Magic 7 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G — 67/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G leads on camera score (67/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G is a better fit for active users.