Nubia Red Magic 7S vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Red Magic 7S (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 leads — 41/100 vs 26/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 7S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 7S is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Performance 22
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 31
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 better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Red Magic 7S scores 15 points higher (41/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (83/100 vs 31/100). In the "value for money" category, both devices are on the same level — 55/100.

Nubia Red Magic 7S: The Nubia Red Magic 7S 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 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 120W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 215 g 173 g
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
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 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (49/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (83/100 vs 31/100).

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 or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S 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 and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

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

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

The Nubia Red Magic 7S leads on performance (22/100 vs 0/100).

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

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