Nubia Red Magic 7S vs Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra has the bigger battery (7400 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (4,602,290 vs 1,420,808).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 227g
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4602290 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7400 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (99/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (35/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S vs the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra scores 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (99/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 7S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7S | Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 4602290 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7400 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 8000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.7 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 227 g | |
| Launch price | — | $799 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra
- 7400 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7S and Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 69.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 7S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (99/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 7S are nearly equal (35/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S by 28 points (89/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra leads on performance (99/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S over the Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.