ASUS Asus 8z vs Nubia Red Magic 6

The ASUS 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 — 38/100 vs 34/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4000); the ASUS Asus 8z is noticeably lighter (169g vs 220g).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the ASUS Asus 8z by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS Asus 8z
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 40
Battery 12
Design 88
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 75
What makes ASUS Asus 8z better?
  • Lighter: 169g vs 220g

  • Better camera (40/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (88/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 12/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS Asus 8z vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 4 points higher (38/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus 8z and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus 8z (49/100 vs 12/100). In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (88/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus 8z (75/100 vs 55/100).

ASUS Asus 8z: The ASUS Asus 8z is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS Asus 8z Nubia Red Magic 6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373 3373
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
Price $500
Camera comparison
ASUS Asus 8z
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 12MP
  • Front: 12MP
40
camera
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
ASUS Asus 8z
  • 5.9"
  • Resolution: 1080x2448
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
ASUS Asus 8z
  • 4000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
12
battery
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS Asus 8z and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS Asus 8z Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
34/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
38/100
1119714 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
ASUS Asus 8z
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 11/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus 8z and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (40/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the ASUS Asus 8z (49/100 vs 12/100).

design

In the "design" category, the ASUS Asus 8z significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (88/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus 8z (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS Asus 8z or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the ASUS Asus 8z by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS Asus 8z and the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The ASUS Asus 8z has a MobileRank rating of 34/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100.

Should you choose the ASUS Asus 8z over the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The ASUS Asus 8z is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.