ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $799 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads — 61/100 vs 58/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 5050); the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is faster in AnTuTu (1,227,639 vs 1,135,878); the Nubia Red Magic 6 is noticeably lighter (220g vs 238g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 5
Nubia Red Magic 6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 5 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1227639 vs 1135878
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher performance (65/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (48/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 54/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 238g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Better portability (32/100 vs 20/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 5 vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 scores 3 points higher (61/100 vs 58/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 5 — 36/100, Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 5 | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 1227639 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2448x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 65W | 66W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 13 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 24 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| 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 | $799 | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 24MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2448x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 5
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 5 and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 8.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (65/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (48/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a bit better (60/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (32/100 vs 20/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 6 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 5 and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the ASUS ROG Phone 5 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 leads on camera score (48/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 5 over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 5 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.