Launch report · Nubia
Nubia Red Magic 7: 165W charging gaming beast with Snapdragon 8 Gen 1.
SpecEagle Editorial·Feb 2022·$629·Score 85/100
Red Magic 7 added optional 165W charging — a full top-up in about 15 minutes — to its 165Hz display, active cooling fan and Snapdragon 8 Gen 1. The fan tamed the notoriously hot chip while the camera stayed a clear afterthought.
Key specs at launch
Display
6.8" FHD+ AMOLED 165Hz
Chipset
Snapdragon 8 Gen 1
RAM
12/16/18 GB
Storage
128/256 GB
Battery
4500 mAh, 165W
Main camera
64 MP + 8 MP UW + 2 MP macro
Weight
215 g
What stands out
- 165W charging — 0 to 100 in ~15 minutes
- 165Hz display + 500Hz triggers
- Active fan keeps 8 Gen 1 cool, 3.5 mm jack
What to watch
- Camera remains an afterthought
- Heavy 215 g
- Bulky gamer aesthetic
The phone it has to beat
iQOO 12 Pro
$850 · score 89/100