Nubia Red Magic 7 vs ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 7 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1, while the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1. By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads — 73/100 vs 59/100 (a 14-point difference). Key differences: the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (1,425,446 vs 1,384,444); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
Performance 70
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 42
Portability 34
Value for money
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 86
Battery 56
Portability 50
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Overall rating 59/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1425446 vs 1384444
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1675
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4453
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
  • Lighter: 199g vs 215g

  • Higher performance (71/100 vs 70/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better portability (50/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7 vs the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra scores 14 points higher (73/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (50/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7: The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra: The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7 ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
AnTuTu 1384444 1425446
Geekbench Single 1675 1761
Geekbench Multi 4453 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 65W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 12 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 700 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP54
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm 161.8×73.1×8.9 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 50 Ultra
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • 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 50 Ultra
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
59/100
1384444 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +2.9%
1425446 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 2.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 7
$600
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (71/100 vs 70/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (86/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a bit better (56/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7 (50/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 14 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7 and the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 has a MobileRank rating of 59/100, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra — 73/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7 or the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7 over the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.