Nubia Red Magic 7S vs Xiaomi 17
The Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 17 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 17 leads — 87/100 vs 61/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 17 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Xiaomi 17 is faster in AnTuTu (3,207,732 vs 1,425,446); the Xiaomi 17 is noticeably lighter (191g vs 215g).
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Xiaomi 17
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3207732 vs 1425446
- Better Geekbench Single: 3566 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10162 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Lighter: 191g vs 215g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (81/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (87/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 34/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S vs the Xiaomi 17, the Xiaomi 17 scores 26 points higher (87/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 leads (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (95/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (81/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (87/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (63/100 vs 34/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7S | Xiaomi 17 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1425446 | 3207732 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 3566 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 10162 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2656x1200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | Android 16 / HyperOS 3 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 3500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 151.1×71.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 191 g | |
| Launch price | — | $709 |
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 17
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 17
- 6.3" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2656x1200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 17
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 15:00 hrs, total 33:58 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7S and Xiaomi 17, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 17 leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 55.6% in our overall performance rating.
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (95/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Xiaomi 17 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (81/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (87/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Xiaomi 17 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (63/100 vs 34/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S by 26 points (87/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 17 — 87/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on camera score (81/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 17?
The Xiaomi 17 leads on performance (95/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S over the Xiaomi 17?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 17 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.