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 — 41/100 vs 30/100 (a 11-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 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is noticeably lighter (188g vs 215g).

The Nubia Red Magic 7S is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 11 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 Z9 (India)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 27
Battery 42
Design 65
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (22/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 27/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) better?
  • Bigger battery: 5000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Lighter: 188g vs 215g

  • Better design/ergonomics (65/100 vs 31/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S vs the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India), the Nubia Red Magic 7S scores 11 points higher (41/100 vs 30/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S leads (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (22/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (65/100 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 Z9 (India): The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7S Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1425446
Geekbench Single 1761
Geekbench Multi 4688
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
Price
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
27
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Benchmarks
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) (22/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (37/100 vs 27/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (49/100 vs 42/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (65/100 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 Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — the overall rating gap is 11 points.

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 41/100, the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) — 30/100.

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 (37/100 vs 27/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Vivo iQOO Z9 (India)?

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 Z9 (India)?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z9 (India) is a better fit for everyday use.