ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 51/100 vs 38/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,342,433 vs 1,119,714).
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 2342433 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2205 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 7192 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (45/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (57/100 vs 49/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 18/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparing the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE scores 13 points higher (51/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads (45/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (45/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (75/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2342433 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2205 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 7192 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 1080x2400 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5500 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 15W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 32 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15, up to 2 major Android upgrades | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 2500 nits | 630 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 163.8×76.8×8.9 mm | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 225 g | 220 g | |
| Price | — | $500 |
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 109.2% in our overall performance rating.
ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (45/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (25/100 vs 18/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE (75/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 51/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (45/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS Asus ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.