Nubia Red Magic 7S vs Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 7S (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1, while the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 61/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max has the bigger battery (8500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (5,001,234 vs 1,420,808); the Nubia Red Magic 7S is noticeably lighter (215g vs 235g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 7S better?
- Faster charging: 120W vs 100W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 215g vs 235g
- Better display (89/100 vs 82/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 33/100)
What makes Xiaomi 18 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5001234 vs 1420808
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1761
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 4688
- Bigger battery: 8500 vs 4500 mAh
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 71/100)
- Better camera (100/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (92/100 vs 54/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 7S vs the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max scores 31 points higher (92/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (100/100 vs 71/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100). In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (100/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (92/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 7S | Xiaomi 18 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1420808 | 5001234 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1761 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 4688 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 1208x2624 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 8500 mAh | |
| Charging | 120W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 12, Redmagic 5.5 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 700 nits | 4000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 170.6×78.3×9.5 mm | 163.4×77.6×8.4 mm | |
| Weight | 215 g | 235 g | |
| Launch price | — | $986 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 6.9" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1208x2624
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 7S
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max
- 8500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 7S and Xiaomi 18 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 7S by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 7S
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (100/100 vs 71/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S is a bit better (89/100 vs 82/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (100/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S (92/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max are nearly equal (34/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 7S by 31 points (92/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 7S and the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on camera score (100/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 7S or the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 71/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 7S over the Xiaomi 18 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 7S is a better fit for active users. The Xiaomi 18 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.