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 58/100 (a 15-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 (1,420,808 vs 1,384,444); the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably lighter (199g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes ZTE Axon 50 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 1384444
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1662
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 4188
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 65W
- Lighter: 199g vs 215g
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 69/100)
- 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 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). 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 69/100). 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7 | ZTE Axon 50 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | |
| AnTuTu | 1384444 | 1420808 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1662 | 1761 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4188 | 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 | |
| Launch price | $600 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- Main: 64MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7 and ZTE Axon 50 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 50 Ultra
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performance
In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 50 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 7 are nearly equal (71/100 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 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 15 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 58/100, 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.