Nokia 7 plus
#3334
ZTE nubia RedMagic
#3370Category Breakdown
Nokia 7 plus
ZTE nubia RedMagic
Performance
62.562.5
Camera
46.446.0
Display
70.570.5
Battery
43.543.5
Build
77.877.8
Overall
58.758.6
Summary
- The Nokia 7 plus features a sturdy build with Gorilla Glass 3 and an aluminum frame, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic uses Dinorex T2X-1 glass, both offering solid durability.
- Both devices have a 6.0-inch IPS LCD display with the same resolution and refresh rate, providing comparable visual quality.
- In terms of performance, the RedMagic is powered by the Snapdragon 835, which generally offers better processing capabilities than the Snapdragon 660 in the Nokia.
- The camera on the RedMagic is superior with a 24 MP rear sensor compared to the 12 MP dual setup on the Nokia, although both can record 4K video.
- Battery capacity is identical at 3800 mAh with 18W charging on both, ensuring similar longevity.
- Software-wise, the Nokia runs a cleaner Android One experience, while the RedMagic features a gaming-focused interface.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Nokia 7 plus
ZTE nubia RedMagic
General
Release Date
2018, April 30
2018
Announced
2018, February 25
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic
Display
Size
6"
6"
Type
IPS LCD
IPS LCD
Resolution
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~403 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 3
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SDM660 Snapdragon 660 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (4x2.2 GHz Kryo 260 Gold & 4x1.8 GHz Kryo 260 Silver)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 512
Adreno 540
Memory
64GB 4GB RAM, 64GB 6GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (uses shared SIM slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP
24 MP
Main Camera Details
12 MP, f/1.8, 25mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF13 MP, f/2.6, (telephoto), 1/3.4", 1.0µm, AF, 2x optical zoom
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Front Camera
16 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
3800 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 3800 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
18W wired
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
158.4 x 75.6 x 8 mm (6.24 x 2.98 x 0.31 in)
158.1 x 74.9 x 9.5 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight
183 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 3), aluminum back, aluminum frame (6000 series)
Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Copper
Black, Red, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (2CA) Cat6 300/50 Mbps
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (5CA) Cat16 1024/150 Mbps
5G
✗
✗
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.0, A2DP, LE
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Software
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
OS Version
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes