Nubia Red Magic 7S vs Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
The Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (2024) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads — 61/100 vs 53/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) has the bigger battery (5000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 7S is faster in AnTuTu (1,420,808 vs 971,424); the Nubia Red Magic 7S has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1420808 vs 971424
- Better Geekbench Single: 1761 vs 1167
- Better Geekbench Multi: 4688 vs 2577
- Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (71/100 vs 57/100)
- Better camera (41/100 vs 32/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 48/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
- Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 188g vs 215g
- Better portability (68/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Red Magic 7S scores 8 points higher (61/100 vs 53/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (68/100 vs 34/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7S | Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | MediaTek Dimensity 7200 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 971424 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 1167 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 2577 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 44W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | Android 14, Funtouch 14 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | no | |
| Protection | — | IP54 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 163.2×75.8×7.8 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | — | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
- 5000 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7S and Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 7S leads Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by 46.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (71/100 vs 57/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (41/100 vs 32/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (54/100 vs 48/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (68/100 vs 34/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S edges out the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 53/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S leads on camera score (41/100 vs 32/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S leads on performance (71/100 vs 57/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S over the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users.