Red Magic 8 Pro Plus vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Which is better

Red Magic 8 Pro Plus vs Red Magic 7S Pro: ZTE/Nubia usually makes some of the best gaming smartphones every year. Last year, the Red Magic 7S Pro is one of the best gaming smartphones but the company is replacing it with the Red Magic 8 Pro Plus. So, is the new Red Magic 8 Pro+ as good as the Red Magic 7S Pro? Which is better between these two gaming phones from Nubia?

The answers to the questions above are provided in this Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs Red Magic 7S Pro specs comparison. In this article, we’ll be comparing both phones side by side and in the end, explain the similarities and differences by highlighting the PROS and CONS of these phones.

Red Magic 8 Pro Plus vs Red Magic 7S Pro

Specs	Red Magic 8 Pro+	Red Magic 7S Pro
Display	6.8-inches	6.8-inches
Display Features	AMOLED, 120Hz	AMOLED, 120Hz
RAM	up to 16GB	up to 16GB
Storage	up to 512GB	up to 512GB
MicroSD Card	NO	NO
3.5mm Port	YES	YES
Back Camera	50MP + 8MP + 2MP	64MP + 8MP + 2MP
Front Camera	16MP	16MP
Chipset	Snapdragon 8 Gen 2	Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1
Software	Android 13	Android 12
Battery	5,000mAh (165W)	5,000mAh (135W)
Water & Dustproof	NO	NO

Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Display, Design, and Durability

The Red Magic 8 Pro+ and Red Magic 7S Pro literally have the same display features. Both smartphones have the same 6.8-inch AMOLED display that supports a 120Hz refresh rate and under-display camera technology. However, the bezels of the Red Magic 8 Pro look thinner and its edges are not as curved as that of the Red Magic 7S Pro.

The designs of both smartphones are very different. Nubia completely changed the design of the Red magic 8 Pro+ and it looks more beautiful than the Red Magic 7S Pro. The camera module, the design of the screen, and the back panel look different. You can see the differences in design from the photos above.

As for durability, both phones are made of a Glass front, glass back, aluminum frame, and Aviation aluminum middle frame. But none of these phones is certified to be dust/water resistant. The display of both phones is protected by Gorilla Glass and while the Red Magic 8 Pro+ weighs about 230 grams (8.11 oz) the Red Magic 7S Pro weighs about 235 grams (8.29 oz).

There might be differences in the designs of both phones but the location of buttons and ports are still the same. The volume and power buttons, the USB Type-C and 3.5mm headphone jack ports, and the shoulder buttons and pressure-sensitive zones are all located in the same place.

Red Magic 8 Pro Plus vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Camera

Camera	Red Magic 8 Pro+	Red Magic 7S Pro
Primary	50MP	64MP
Ultra-wide	8MP	8MP
Macro	2MP	2MP
Front	16MP	16MP

The camera setup on both phones is the same but the Red Magic 8 Pro+ has a new main camera sensor. The Red Magic 8 Pro+ features a new 50-megapixel main camera while the Red Magic 7S Pro features a 64-megapixel main camera. This is the only difference in the camera system of both smartphones.

Both smartphones have the same 8-megapixel ultra-wide lens, the same 2-megapixel macro lens, and the same 16-megapixel front camera (under display). The camera and video features on both smartphones are also the same. Both phones can record videos in up to 8K resolution and have features such as LED flash, HDR, panorama, etc.

Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Chipset, Performance & Storage

The performance of the Red Magic 8 Pro+ is different and better than that of the Red Magic 7S Pro and this is because both phones feature different chipsets. The Red Magic 7S Pro features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8+ Gen 1 chipset while the Red Magic 8 Pro+ features the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chipset.

Although both chipsets are built on TSMC’s 4nm process technology, the CPU cores, GPU, AI engine, 5G MODEM, ISP, and other features on these chipsets are different. The chipset in the Red Magic 8 Pro+ is an upgrade to the chipset in the Red Magic 7S Pro. The chipset in the Red Magic 8 Pro+ has newer CPU cores, newer ISP, newer AI engine, etc, and thus is better than the chipset in the Red Magic 7S Pro.

The storage options available on both smartphones are similar. Storage options available on both smartphones have 12GB RAM + 256GB, 12GB RAM + 512GB, and 16GB RAM + 512GB storage. None of these phones have space for storage expansion via a microSD card slot.

Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Gaming Features

The gaming features available on the Red Magic 8 Pro+ and Red Magic 7S Pro are the same but the Magic 8 Pro+ features a new GPU which gives a performance advantage. The table shows the available key gaming features on the Red Magic 8 Pro+ and Magic 7S Pro:

Red Magic 8 Pro+	Red Magic 7S Pro
Adreno 740 GPU	Adreno 730 GPU
Shoulder Buttons	Shoulder Buttons
Pressure-sensitive zones (520Hz touch-sensing)	Pressure-sensitive zones (520Hz touch-sensing)
Built-in cooling fan	Built-in cooling fan

Red Magic 8 Pro Plus vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Software

The Red Magic 7S Pro boots Redmagic OS 5.5 based on Android 12 out of the box while the Red Magic 8 Pro+ boots Redmagic OS 6 based on Android 13 out of the box. Both smartphones will get up to three years of software updates. The UI, icons, settings, navigation, etc on both smartphones are very similar but the Red Magic 8 Pro+ has a one-year software update advantage over the Magic 7S Pro.

Nubia Red Magic 7S Pro is now available for purchase

Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Battery & Charging Features

The Red Magic 8 Pro+ and Red Magic 7S Pro are powered by a 5,000mAh battery but the Red magic 7S Pro supports 135W wired fast charging while the Red Magic 8 Pro+ supports 165W wired fast charging. None of these smartphones supports wireless charging. The Red Magic 7S Pro is available in transparent, black, and silver colors while the Red Magic 8 Pro+ is available in transparent and black colors.

Red Magic 8 Pro Plus vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Price

The starting price of the Red Magic 8 Pro+ (12 + 256GB) is $899 which is the same as the $899 starting price of the Red magic 7S Pro (12GB + 256GB). But the Red Magic 7S Pro is currently selling for $699 which is $200 off its price. So, between the Red Magic 7S Pro and Red Magic 8 Pro+ which is better for you to buy? See the conclusion of this Red Magic 8 Pro Plus vs Red Magic 7S Pro comparison below for the answer.

Buy Red Magic 8 Pro+ and 7S Pro

Red Magic 8 Pro+	Price
Buy on Giztop	$899.00

Red Magic 7S Pro	Price	Coupon
Buy on Giztop	$699.00	ALEXWANG

Red Magic 8 Pro Plus vs Red Magic 7S Pro: Conclusion

The Red Magic 8 Pro Plus is better than the Red Magic 7S Pro. This is because the Red Magic 8 Pro+ has a new chipset which gives it a better performance boost, faster-wired charging, a new design, a brighter display, and a newer camera sensor while still maintaining all key gaming features. However, with $200 off its price, the Red Magic 7S Pro offers better value for money right now.

If this is your first time trying to buy a Nubia gaming phone or you want to upgrade from your old Nubia gaming phone to a new one, we recommend you go for the Red Magic 8 Pro+ if you have the money. But, if you don’t have the money, you should buy the Red Magic 7S Pro and you’ll get very good value for the money spent.

Red Magic 8 Pro+ vs Red Magic 7S Pro: PROS and CONS

The Red Magic 8 Pro+ has a better performance than the Red Magic 7S Pro
The Red Magic 8 Pro+ has a brighter display (1300 nits) than the Red Magic 7S Pro (600 nits)
Red Magic 8 Pro+ supports 165W wired fast charging while the Red Magic 7S Pro supports 135Wwired charging
Both smartphones have a big 5,000mAh battery
Both displays of both smartphones support a 120Hz smooth refresh rate
Both smartphones have a good audio quality
Both smartphones have 5G network connectivity
Both phones do not have a microSD card slot and a 3.5mm headphone jack port