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).

The ZTE Axon 50 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 7

Performance 69
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 42
Portability 34
Value for money 30

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 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).

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 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
41
camera

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra

  • Main: 64MP 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
58/100
1384444 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 50 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
73/100 +2.6%
1420808 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 50 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7 by 2.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

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 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.