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Xiaomi 12S vs ZTE nubia RedMagic 7

What 12S does better (12) and where nubia RedMagic 7 wins (9) — every spec side by side.

Xiaomi 12S
Xiaomi · 202212S
8.7Score
12 advantages≈ $620
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ZTE nubia RedMagic 7
ZTE · 2022nubia RedMagic 7
8.7Score
9 advantages≈ $680
7.5Display8.1
7.9Performance7.8
9.2Camera7.7
7.2Battery6.6
7.0Features9.0
Dimensions

Size comparison

12Snubia RedMagic 7
69.9 × 152.78.278.3 × 170.69.5
12Snubia RedMagic 7Difference
Height152.7 mm170.6 mm−17.9 mm
Width69.9 mm78.3 mm−8.4 mm
Thickness8.2 mm9.5 mm−1.3 mm
Weight179 g215 g−36 g

Drawn to the same scale from the official dimensions (front and side).

Why is 12S better than nubia RedMagic 7?

  1. AnTuTu score1,381,634 vs 1,056,488+31%
  2. Optical stabilisationYes · nubia RedMagic 7: No
  3. Telephoto cameraYes · nubia RedMagic 7: No
  4. Wireless chargingYes · nubia RedMagic 7: No
  5. Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,676 vs 3,855+21%
  6. Peak brightness1,100 nits vs 700 nits+57%
  7. Selfie camera32 MP vs 8 MP4×
  8. Weight179 g vs 215 g+20%
  9. Pixel density419 ppi vs 387 ppi+8%
  10. CPU frequency3.19 GHz vs 3 GHz+6%
  11. Thickness8.2 mm vs 9.5 mm+16%
  12. Screen-to-body ratio89.2% vs 83.6%+7%

Why is nubia RedMagic 7 better than 12S?

  1. Wired charging67 W vs 120 W+79%
  2. RAM12 GB vs 18 GB+50%
  3. Refresh rate120 Hz vs 165 Hz+38%
  4. Main camera50 MP vs 64 MP+28%
  5. Charged in 30 min71% vs 176%2.5×
  6. 3.5 mm headphone jackNo · 12S: Yes
  7. Screen size6.3″ vs 6.8″+8%
  8. USB version2 vs 3+50%
  9. Main camera aperturef/1.9 vs f/1.8+6%
Specifications

Side by side

Xiaomi 12SXiaomi 12S≈ $6208.7
Design
Weight179 g215 g
Thickness8.2 mm9.5 mm
Height152.7 mm170.6 mm
Width69.9 mm78.3 mm
FrameAluminiumAluminium
BackGlassGlass
Ingress protectionIP53—
Water resistance (IPx)IPx3—
Glass protectionCorning Gorilla Glass VictusCorning Gorilla Glass 5
ColoursGray, White, Purple, GreenObsidian, Pulsar, Supernova
Display
Screen size6.3″6.8″
PanelAMOLEDAMOLED
OLED panelYesYes
Resolution (width)1,080 px1,080 px
Resolution (height)2,400 px2,400 px
Pixel density419 ppi387 ppi
Refresh rate120 Hz165 Hz
Peak brightness1,100 nits700 nits
Measured brightness—527 nits
Screen-to-body ratio89.2%83.6%
HDRYesYes
Performance
ChipsetQualcomm SM8475 Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1Qualcomm SM8450 Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
Chip makerQualcommQualcomm
Process4 nm4 nm
CPU cores88
CPU frequency3.19 GHz3 GHz
GPUAdreno 730Adreno 730
AnTuTu score1,381,6341,056,488
Geekbench 6 (multi-core)4,6763,855
3DMark Wild Life Extreme2,760—
Memory
RAM12 GB18 GB
Storage (max)512 GB512 GB
Storage (base)128 GB128 GB
Storage typeUFS 3.1UFS 3.1
Memory card slotNoNo
Camera
Main camera50 MP64 MP
Main camera aperturef/1.9f/1.8
Main sensor size1/1.28"1/1.97"
Rear cameras22
Optical stabilisationYesNo
Ultra-wide cameraYesYes
Telephoto cameraYesNo
Optical zoom2.1×—
Max video8K8K
4K video frame rate60 fps60 fps
Selfie camera32 MP8 MP
4K selfie videoNoNo
Battery
Battery capacity4,500 mAh4,500 mAh
Battery typeLi-PoLi-Po
Wired charging67 W120 W
Charged in 30 min71%176%
Wireless chargingYesNo
Wireless charging power50 W—
Reverse wireless chargingYes—
Connectivity
5GYesYes
eSIMNoNo
Dual SIMYesYes
Wi-Fi standardWi-Fi 6EWi-Fi 6E
Bluetooth5.25.2
NFCYesYes
USBUSB Type-C 2.0USB Type-C 3.0
USB version23
Video output—Yes
Infrared portYes—
Dual-band GPSYesYes
Satellite navigationGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS, QZSS, NavICGLONASS, GALILEO, BDS
Features
Stereo speakersYesYes
3.5 mm headphone jackNoYes
Loudspeaker loudness—-22.7 LUFS
Fingerprint sensorUnder displayUnder display
Barometer—Yes
SensorsFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compassFingerprint (under display, optical), accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Software
OS at launchAndroid 12Android 12
PlatformAndroidAndroid
InterfaceMIUI 13Redmagic 5.0
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