Google Pixel 7
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
#830Category Breakdown
Google Pixel 7
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
Performance
90.388.7
Camera
97.968.5
Display
91.890.8
Battery
90.630.6
Build
82.380.0
Connectivity
90.290.0
Audio
87.687.6
Overall
85.668.4
Summary
- The Google Pixel 7 features a premium build with Gorilla Glass Victus on both the front and back, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G also uses Gorilla Glass but is slightly heavier and bulkier.
- The Pixel 7 has a 6.3-inch AMOLED display with a 90Hz refresh rate, offering HDR10+ support, whereas the RedMagic 5G sports a larger 6.65-inch AMOLED display with a higher 144Hz refresh rate but lacks HDR.
- In terms of performance, the Pixel 7 is powered by the Google Tensor G2 chipset, while the RedMagic 5G utilizes the Snapdragon 865, both providing robust capabilities.
- The Pixel 7 excels in camera quality with a 50 MP main sensor and optical image stabilization, compared to the RedMagic's 64 MP sensor without OIS, though the latter can record in 8K.
- Battery capacity is slightly higher in the RedMagic at 4500 mAh, but the Pixel 7 supports wireless charging; both devices offer fast charging.
- Software-wise, the Pixel 7 runs Android 13 with multiple future upgrades, while the RedMagic 5G operates on an older version of Android with a gaming-focused interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Google Pixel 7
ZTE nubia RedMagic 5G
General
Release Date
2022, October 06
2020, March 12
Announced
2022, October 06
2020, March 12
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 5G
Display
Size
6.3"
6.65"
Type
AMOLED, 90Hz, HDR10+, 1000 nits (HBM), 1400 nits (peak)
AMOLED, 144Hz
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~416 ppi density)
1080 x 2340 pixels, 19.5:9 ratio (~388 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
90Hz
144Hz
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass
Performance
Chipset
Google Tensor G2 (5 nm)
Qualcomm SM8250 Snapdragon 865 5G (7 nm+)
CPU
Octa-core (2x2.85 GHz Cortex-X1 & 2x2.35 GHz Cortex-A78 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
Octa-core (1x2.84 GHz Cortex-A77 & 3x2.42 GHz Cortex-A77 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A55)
GPU
Mali-G710 MP7
Adreno 650
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 256GB 8GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
50 MP, f/1.9, 25mm (wide), 1/1.31", 1.2µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS12 MP, f/2.2, 114˚ (ultrawide), 1/2.9", 1.25µm
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.72", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.0, 13mm (ultrawide), 1.12µm2 MP, (macro)
Main Camera Features
Laser AF, Dual-LED flash, Pixel Shift, Auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
10.8 MP, f/2.2, 21mm (ultrawide), 1/3.1", 1.22µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1.12µm
Front Camera Features
HDR, panorama
HDR
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps; gyro-EIS, OIS, 10-bit HDR
8K@15fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4355 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4355 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
20W wired, PD3.0, 50% in 30 min20W wirelessReverse wireless
55W wired, 56% in 15 min, 100% in 40 min
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
155.6 x 73.2 x 8.7 mm (6.13 x 2.88 x 0.34 in)
168.6 x 78 x 9.8 mm (6.64 x 3.07 x 0.39 in)
Weight
197 g
218 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back (Gorilla Glass Victus), aluminum frame
Glass front (Gorilla Glass), glass back (Gorilla Glass), aluminum frame
Colors
Obsidian, Lemongrass, Snow
Eclipse Black, Hot Rod Red, Black, Mars Red, Cyber Neon, Transparent
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM +eSIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE (CA), 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G 7.5 Gbps DL
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, tri-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD
5.1, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 3.2
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (G1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 13, upgradable to Android 15, up to 5 major Android upgrades
Android 10, Redmagic 3.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass