ASUS 8z vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The ASUS 8z (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 58/100 vs 54/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4000); the ASUS 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS 8z
Nubia Red Magic 6
What makes ASUS 8z better?
- Lighter: 169g vs 220g
- Better camera (43/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (68/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 25/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 79/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS 8z vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 4 points higher (58/100 vs 54/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100). In the "camera" category, the ASUS 8z and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (54/100 vs 25/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (68/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS 8z | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 5.9" | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2448 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | — | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 12 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | — | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 11 Red Velvet Cake | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 630 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 148.0×68.5×8.9 mm | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 169 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | — | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS 8z
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 12MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS 8z
- 5.9"
- Resolution: 1080x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS 8z
- 4000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS 8z and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Equal performance based on benchmark results.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS 8z
Price unknownDetailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 79/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS 8z and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (43/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ASUS 8z (54/100 vs 25/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS 8z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (68/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS 8z or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the ASUS 8z by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS 8z and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS 8z has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 58/100.
Should you choose the ASUS 8z over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS 8z is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.