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 — 89/100 vs 61/100 (a 28-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 (3,600,724 vs 1,420,808); the Xiaomi 17 Ultra is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.5mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
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: 3600724 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (97/100 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 28 points higher (89/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads (97/100 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 (97/100 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).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7S | Xiaomi 17 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 3600724 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 11047 | |
| 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/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.63
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 3200x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17 Ultra
- 6000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 16:09 hrs, total 33:23 hrs
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7S and Xiaomi 17 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 60.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Nubia Red Magic 7S
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (97/100 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 28 points (89/100 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 — 89/100.
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 (97/100 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.