ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; estimated prices are $999 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads — 60/100 vs 38/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 has the bigger battery (5800 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is faster in AnTuTu (3,136,217 vs 1,119,714).
ASUS ROG Phone 9
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 3136217 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3100 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9900 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5800 vs 5050 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 185Hz vs 165Hz
- Higher performance (72/100 vs 11/100)
- Better camera (39/100 vs 37/100)
- Longer battery life (58/100 vs 49/100)
- Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 227g
- Cheaper: $500 vs $999
- Better design/ergonomics (25/100 vs 16/100)
- Better value for money (75/100 vs 41/100)
Comparing the ASUS ROG Phone 9 vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 scores 22 points higher (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (75/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (72/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (25/100 vs 16/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (75/100 vs 41/100).
| Specification | ASUS ROG Phone 9 | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3136217 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3100 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 9900 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 185 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5800 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 | 12GB / 16GB / 24GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | 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 | 227 g | 220 g | |
| Price | $999 | $500 |
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 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 ROG Phone 9
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 185 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ASUS ROG Phone 9
- 5800 mAh
- Wired: 65W
- Wireless: 15W
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared ASUS ROG Phone 9 and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 180.1% in our overall performance rating.
Price difference: $499. Nubia Red Magic 6 is cheaper by $499.
performance
In the "performance" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (72/100 vs 11/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (39/100 vs 37/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a bit better (58/100 vs 49/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (25/100 vs 16/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the ASUS ROG Phone 9 (75/100 vs 41/100).
Which is better: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 22 points (60/100 vs 38/100).
What is the rating of the ASUS ROG Phone 9 and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 has a MobileRank rating of 60/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100.
Which is more powerful: the ASUS ROG Phone 9 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 leads on performance (72/100 vs 11/100).
Should you choose the ASUS ROG Phone 9 over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The ASUS ROG Phone 9 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.