Nokia 7 plus
#2409
ZTE nubia RedMagic
#2806Category Breakdown
Nokia 7 plus
ZTE nubia RedMagic
Performance
74.378.5
Camera
64.238.1
Display
58.958.9
Battery
27.127.1
Build
76.780.4
Connectivity
69.565.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
49.346.0
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
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, 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
Main Camera Features
Zeiss optics, dual-LED dual-tone flash, panorama, HDR
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
16 MP, f/2.0, 1/3.06", 1.0µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
Zeiss optics
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS)
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30fps
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo 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 & Safety
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
Colors
Black/Copper, White/Copper
Black, Red, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
N/A
N/A
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
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 8.1 (Oreo), upgradable to Android 10, Android One
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass