Nubia Red Magic 7S vs Xiaomi 17 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads — 88/100 vs 61/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 Ultra has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,338 vs 1,425,446); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Performance 71
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 54
Portability 34
Value for money
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Performance 96
Display 89
Camera 93
Battery 80
Portability 40
Value for money 88
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 90W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Lighter: 215g vs 226g

  • Overall rating 61/100
What makes Xiaomi 17 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3579338 vs 1425446
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1761
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 4688
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (96/100 vs 71/100)
  • Better camera (93/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (40/100 vs 34/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S vs the Xiaomi 17 Ultra, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra scores 27 points higher (88/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (96/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (93/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

Nubia Red Magic 7S: The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra: The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 7S Xiaomi 17 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
AnTuTu 1425446 3579338
Geekbench Single 1761 3640
Geekbench Multi 4688 11033
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 3200x1440
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 6000 mAh
Charging 120W 90W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
DXOMark (camera) 166
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 200 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB / 16GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 700 nits 3500 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm 162.9×77.6×8.3 mm
Weight 215 g 226 g
Launch price $999
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/1.63
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 200MP
  • Front: 32MP
93
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 3200x1440
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
  • 6000 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
  • Wired: 90W
  • Wireless: 50W
80
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 7S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 7S Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
61/100
1425446 AnTuTu
Xiaomi 17 Ultra Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
88/100 +60.2%
3579338 AnTuTu

Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 60.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Price unknown
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
$999
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (96/100 vs 71/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (93/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (80/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a bit better (40/100 vs 34/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S by 27 points (88/100 vs 61/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra — 88/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on camera score (93/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 71/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S over the Xiaomi 17 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.