Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 44/100 vs 26/100 (a 18-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 228g).

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Performance 29
Display 100
Camera 31
Battery 60
Design 15
Value for money 65
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 120Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 228g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 15/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 18 points higher (44/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (83/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1720028
Geekbench Single 2004
Geekbench Multi 5311
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2400
Refresh rate 120 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB
OS Android 13 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 1300 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 228 g 173 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
$649
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (29/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (60/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (83/100 vs 15/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 18 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.