Samsung Galaxy S7 active
#1103
ZTE nubia RedMagic
#2806Category Breakdown
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
ZTE nubia RedMagic
Performance
67.278.5
Camera
94.738.1
Display
84.358.9
Battery
88.727.1
Build
90.880.4
Connectivity
62.265.6
Audio
8.98.9
Overall
63.246.0
Summary
- The Samsung Galaxy S7 Active features a 5.1-inch Super AMOLED display with a resolution of 1440 x 2560 pixels, offering higher pixel density compared to the ZTE nubia RedMagic's 6.0-inch IPS LCD display at 1080 x 2160 pixels.
- In terms of performance, the S7 Active is powered by a Snapdragon 820 chipset, while the RedMagic utilizes a more advanced Snapdragon 835, providing better processing capabilities.
- The camera on the RedMagic is superior with a 24 MP rear sensor versus the S7 Active's 12 MP, although the latter includes optical image stabilization.
- The S7 Active has a larger 4000 mAh battery compared to the RedMagic's 3800 mAh, but the RedMagic supports faster charging at 18W.
- Both devices run different Android versions, with the S7 Active on Android 6.0 (upgradable to 7.0) and the RedMagic on Android 8.1, indicating a more recent software experience for the latter.
- Build quality is robust for both, with the S7 Active featuring Gorilla Glass and a plastic back, while the RedMagic has a glass front and aluminum back.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Samsung Galaxy S7 active
ZTE nubia RedMagic
General
Release Date
2016
2018
Announced
2016
2018
Description
N/A
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic
Display
Size
5.1"
6"
Type
Super AMOLED
IPS LCD
Resolution
1440 x 2560 pixels, 16:9 ratio (~576 ppi density)
1080 x 2160 pixels, 18:9 ratio (~402 ppi density)
PPI
1440
1080
Refresh Rate
60Hz
60Hz
HDR Support
✗
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass 4
Dinorex T2X-1 scratch/shock resistant glass
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm MSM8996 Snapdragon 820 (14 nm)
Qualcomm MSM8998 Snapdragon 835 (10 nm)
CPU
Quad-core (2x2.15 GHz Kryo & 2x1.6 GHz Kryo)
Octa-core (4x2.35 GHz Kryo & 4x1.9 GHz Kryo)
GPU
Adreno 530
Adreno 540
Memory
32GB 4GB RAM
64GB 6GB RAM, 128GB 8GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
microSDXC (dedicated slot)
No
Camera
Main Camera
12 MP, f/1.7, 26mm (wide), 1/2.55", 1.4µm, dual pixel PDAF, OIS
24 MP, f/1.7, PDAF
Main Camera Features
LED flash, auto-HDR, panorama
LED flash, HDR, panorama
Front Camera
5 MP, f/1.7, 22mm (wide), 1/4.1", 1.34µm
8 MP, f/2.0
Front Camera Features
HDR
N/A
Video Recording
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps (gyro-EIS), 1080p@60fps, 720p@240fps, HDR, stereo sound rec., OIS
4K@30fps, 1080p@30fps
Selfie Video
N/A
1080p@30fps
Optical Stabilization
✓
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
Raw Photo Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4000 mAh
3800 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Ion 4000 mAh, non-removable
Li-Po 3800 mAh, non-removable
Charging Details
15W wired, QC2Wireless (Qi) (market dependent)
18W wired
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✓
✗
Build & Safety
Dimensions
148.8 x 74.9 x 9.9 mm (5.86 x 2.95 x 0.39 in)
158.1 x 74.9 x 9.5 mm (6.22 x 2.95 x 0.37 in)
Weight
184.8 g
185 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass 4), plastic back, aluminum frame
Glass front (Dinorex T2X-1), aluminum back, aluminum frame
Colors
Camo Green, Titanium Gray, Sandy Gold
Black, Red, Flame Red
Foldable
✗
✗
SAR
0.92 W/kg (head) 0.75 W/kg (body)
N/A
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / HSPA / LTE
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE
Network Speed
HSPA 42.2/5.76 Mbps, LTE (3CA) Cat9 450/50 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
4.2, A2DP, LE, aptX
5.0, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✗
USB
microUSB 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C, OTG
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✓
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS, GLONASS
GPS, GLONASS, BDS
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✗
✗
Loudspeaker
Yes
Yes
Audio Jack
Yes
Yes
Software & Security
Operating System
Android 6.0 (Marshmallow), upgradable to 7.0 (Nougat), TouchWiz UI
Android 8.1 (Oreo), Redmagic 1.0
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (front-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass, barometer, heart rate, SpO2
Fingerprint (rear-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass