ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The 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; launch prices were $899 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads — 68/100 vs 58/100 (a 10-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has the bigger battery (5500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is faster in AnTuTu (2,486,941 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
Nubia Red Magic 6
What makes ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2486941 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2203 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6511 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 5500 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (83/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (42/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (34/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $899
- Overall rating 58/100
Comparison verdict
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE scores 10 points higher (68/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads (66/100 vs 54/100). Value score: ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE — 48/100, 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 9 FE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (83/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 2486941 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2203 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 6511 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 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 / ROG UI | 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 | |
| Launch price | $899 | $500 |
Camera comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 13MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE
- 5500 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 118.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $399. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $399 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (83/100 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 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (42/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (34/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 10 points.
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE has a MobileRank rating of 68/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 58/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE leads on performance (83/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 FE is a better fit for gamers and power users. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.