ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads — 60/100 vs 56/100 (a 4-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is noticeably lighter (220g vs 238g).

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 48
Battery 60
Portability 20
Value for money
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 42
Portability 32
Value for money 24
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh

  • Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (60/100 vs 42/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Lighter: 220g vs 238g

  • Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro scores 4 points higher (60/100 vs 56/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100. In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (60/100 vs 42/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro: The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2448x1080 2400x1080
Refresh rate 144 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 6000 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 65W 66W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 13 MP 8 MP
Front camera 24 MP 8 MP
RAM 16GB 12GB / 16GB / 18GB
Storage 512GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 / ROG UI Android 11
Brightness (peak) 1200 nits 630 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 172.8×77.3×10.3 mm 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm
Weight 238 g 220 g
Launch price $599
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 24MP
48
camera
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2448x1080
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
  • 6000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
60
battery
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery
Overall performance score

We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
60/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
56/100
1119714 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
$599
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 63/100.

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (60/100 vs 42/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro edges out the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by just 4 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro — 56/100.

Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).

Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro?

The ASUS ROG Phone 5 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a better fit for active users.