Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
#293
ZTE nubia RedMagic 7
#262Category Breakdown
Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
ZTE nubia RedMagic 7
Performance
83.383.3
Camera
48.750.7
Display
88.588.5
Battery
67.567.5
Build
75.875.8
Overall
72.673.1
Summary
- The Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming features a 6.67-inch OLED display with a 120Hz refresh rate, while the ZTE nubia RedMagic 7 has a larger 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a higher 165Hz refresh rate.
- Both devices are powered by the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 chipset, offering similar performance, but the RedMagic 7 supports more RAM and storage options.
- In terms of camera, both have a 64 MP main sensor, but the RedMagic 7 can record in 8K, whereas the K50 Gaming tops out at 4K.
- The K50 Gaming has a slightly larger 4700 mAh battery compared to the 4500 mAh in the RedMagic 7, but both support 120W fast charging.
- Software-wise, the K50 runs MIUI 13, while the RedMagic 7 operates on a gaming-focused Redmagic 5.0 interface.
- Both phones have a premium build with glass fronts and backs, but the RedMagic 7 includes a headphone jack, which the K50 Gaming lacks.
Side-by-side Specification Comparison
Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming
ZTE nubia RedMagic 7
General
Release Date
2022, February 16
2022, February 17
Announced
2022, February 16
2022, February 17
Description
Also known as Xiaomi Redmi K50 Gaming Edition, Xiaomi Redmi K50G, Xiaomi Redmi K50G Mercedes-AMG Petronas Formula One Team Edition
Also known as ZTE nubia Red Magic 7
Display
Size
6.67"
6.8"
Type
OLED, 1B colors, 120Hz, HDR10+, 800 nits (HBM)
AMOLED, 1B colors (China only), 165Hz, 700 nits (typ)
Resolution
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~395 ppi density)
1080 x 2400 pixels, 20:9 ratio (~387 ppi density)
PPI
1080
1080
Refresh Rate
120Hz
165Hz
Peak Brightness
N/A
N/A
HDR Support
✓
✗
Protection
Corning Gorilla Glass Victus
Corning Gorilla Glass 5
Performance
Chipset
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (4 nm)
CPU
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
Octa-core (1x3.00 GHz Cortex-X2 & 3x2.50 GHz Cortex-A710 & 4x1.80 GHz Cortex-A510)
GPU
Adreno 730
Adreno 730
Memory
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM
128GB 8GB RAM, 128GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 12GB RAM, 256GB 16GB RAM, 256GB 18GB RAM, 512GB 16GB RAM
Expandable Storage
✗
✗
Card Slot
No
No
Camera
Main Camera
64 MP
64 MP
Main Camera Details
64 MP, f/1.9, 26mm (wide), 1/1.73", 0.8µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.2, 120˚ (ultrawide)2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
64 MP, f/1.8, 26mm (wide), 1/1.97", 0.7µm, PDAF8 MP, f/2.0, 120˚, 13mm (ultrawide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm2 MP, f/2.4, (macro)
Front Camera
20 MP
8 MP
Front Camera Details
20 MP, f/2.4, (wide), 1/2.0", 0.8µm
8 MP, f/2.0, (wide), 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Video Recording
4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120fps, 720p@960fps, HDR
8K@30fps, 4K@30/60fps, 1080p@30/60/120/240fps
Selfie Video
1080p@30/60fps, 720p@120fps, HDR
1080p@30fps
OIS
✗
✗
Night Mode
✗
✗
RAW Support
✗
✗
Battery
Capacity
4700 mAh
4500 mAh
Battery Details
Li-Po 4700 mAh
Li-Po 4500 mAh
Charging Details
120W wired, PD3.0, QC3, 100% in 17 min
120W wired, PD3.0, 100% in 17 min (China)65W wired, PD3.0 (International)
Fast Charging
✗
✗
Wireless Charging
✗
✗
Build & Design
Dimensions
162.5 x 76.7 x 8.5 mm (6.40 x 3.02 x 0.33 in)
170.6 x 78.3 x 9.5 mm (6.72 x 3.08 x 0.37 in)
Weight
210 g
215 g
Materials
Glass front (Gorilla Glass Victus), glass back, aluminum frame
Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame
Water Resistance
N/A
N/A
Colors
Black, Gray, Blue, AMG
Obsidian, Pulsar, Supernova
Foldable
✗
✗
Connectivity
SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Nano-SIM + Nano-SIM
Network
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / CDMA2000 / LTE / 5G
GSM / CDMA / HSPA / EVDO / LTE / 5G
Network Speed
HSPA, LTE, 5G
HSPA, LTE, 5G
5G
✓
✓
4G
✓
✓
WiFi
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Wi-Fi 802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/6e, dual-band, Wi-Fi Direct
Bluetooth
5.2, A2DP, LE, aptX HD, aptX Adaptive
5.2, A2DP, aptX, LE
NFC
✓
✓
USB
USB Type-C 2.0, OTG
USB Type-C 3.0, OTG, accessory connector
IR Blaster
✗
✗
Headphone Jack
✗
✓
Radio
✗
✗
Positioning
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS (L1), BDS (B1I+B1c+B2a), GALILEO (E1+E5a), QZSS (L1+L5), NavIC (L5)
GPS (L1+L5), GLONASS, BDS, GALILEO
Software
Operating System
Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 12, Redmagic 5.0
OS Version
Android 12, MIUI 13
Android 12, Redmagic 5.0
Security
Fingerprint
✓
✓
Face Unlock
✗
✗
Sensors
Fingerprint (side-mounted), accelerometer, gyro, compass
Fingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Audio
Stereo Speakers
✓
✓
Loudspeaker
Yes, with stereo speakers (4 speakers)
Yes, with stereo speakers
Audio Jack
No
Yes