Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads — 41/100 vs 26/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 235g).

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
Performance 24
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 47
Design 6
Value for money 55
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 65W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (24/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (47/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 235g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 6/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro scores 15 points higher (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (24/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (47/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (83/100 vs 6/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1601869
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 65W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 18GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 600 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 166.3×77.1×10.0 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 235 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
40
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
47
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (24/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (47/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro (83/100 vs 6/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro leads on performance (24/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.