ZTE Nubia RedMagic 7

Large, unobstructed and fast 165Hz OLED panel.

No Auto brightness boost.

Still, the Red Magic 7 is the only truly powerful yet relatively affordable gaming option on the market. So if you are strictly looking into gaming handsets, the Red Magic 7 is indeed a "bang for the buck" in many ways.

Powerful Awesome design RGB cooling fan Headphone jack True gaming phone

No IP Rating Camera is not great No 5G with T-Mobile

“The Nubia RedMagic 7 is an excellent phone for gamers, but casual users might want to steer clear.”

Blisteringly fast performance ; Gorgeous, buttery smooth display ; Transparent design is still cool...

...but gamer aesthetic will turn many off ; Cameras are dull ; No wireless charging support ; Lack of IP rating ; Gets hot under pressure

The RedMagic 7 is one of the first to jump on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 and the result is a blisteringly fast gaming phone. It’s a good spec bump for serious players, mired by the fact that none of the pre-existing problems of the 6S Pro have been...

Solid design and build quality ; Outstanding performance with high-end specs ; Smooth 165Hz display with adjustable refresh rate ; Decent enough camera ; 3.5mm audio jack ; Nice loud speakers ; Good battery life ; Phone stays cool after extended gaming...

NextWord Browser ; Duplicate version of stock Android software ; Same camera as previous couple devices ; Minor upgrade from 6S Pro ; Few months slow on the Android security updates ; 3.5mm cutout on included case not big enough for some headsets

Like its predecessors, the REDMAGIC 7 is a solid-performing device with flagship specs, a smooth display, decent battery life, and fast charging. It is a minor upgrade from previous versions, primarily with a new chipset and some other minor...

I really like the REDMAGIC 7 as a whole, even though I’m not its target user. Performance-wise it’s as good as anything I’ve tested in recent months.

Beautiful irridescent purple design on phone back ; Games look and feel stunning with high refresh rate ; Beefy battery and super fast charging

Software is buggy and requires user to make customized changes ; Playing demanding games at high refresh rate drains battery quickly ; Lackluster rear and front cameras

Powerful, top-of-the-line processor ; Impressive 165Hz refresh rate ; Incredibly fast charging ; Excellent value

Poor camera that accomplishes the bare minimum ; Smaller battery compared to predecessor ; Clunky software

Despite its decreased battery life, the RedMagic 7 is incredibly fast to charge, which will serve you well if you’re someone who likes to game for an extended period of time. And if you can look past its clunky user interface and poor camera system,...

Big bright and fast display ; Excellent cooling ; Unobtrusive and functional shoulder buttons ; Great styling ; Superb value

The battery drains quickly when gaming ; Ultra-wide and macro cameras are pretty useless ; Chunky design

The RedMagic 7 is an excellent phone for mobile gamers, and, providing you aren't too picky with your photos, it's pretty great for everyone else. It's got a massive amount of power and comes at a very reasonable price. Gaming features are well...