Nubia Red Magic Nova vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Red Magic Nova (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads — 52/100 vs 26/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic Nova has the bigger battery (10100 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic Nova has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 530g).

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 26 points (52/100 vs 26/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic Nova
Performance 45
Display 100
Camera 29
Battery 75
Design 0
Value for money 75
Vivo iQOO Z7
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic Nova better?
  • Bigger battery: 10100 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (45/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (75/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 173g vs 530g

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 29/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 0/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic Nova vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Red Magic Nova scores 26 points higher (52/100 vs 26/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova 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 29/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (75/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (83/100 vs 0/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic Nova: The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic Nova Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 2342433
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 10.9" IPS LCD 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 1800x2880 1080x2400
Refresh rate 144 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 10100 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 44W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Front camera 20 MP 16 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 24GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB / 1TB 128GB
OS Android 14, Redmagic OS 9.5 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 550 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 253.3×164.6×7.3 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 530 g 173 g
Price $499
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 20MP
29
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10.9" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1800x2880
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic Nova
  • 10100 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
75
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic Nova
$499
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (45/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova 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 29/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (75/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic Nova (83/100 vs 0/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic Nova notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (75/100 vs 55/100).

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

The Nubia Red Magic Nova significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 by 26 points (52/100 vs 26/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic Nova and the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova has a MobileRank rating of 52/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Vivo iQOO Z7 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 29/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic Nova or the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova leads on performance (45/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic Nova over the Vivo iQOO Z7?

The Nubia Red Magic Nova is a better fit for those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.