Honor 70 vs Nubia Red Magic 6

The Honor 70 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. Both devices score the same overall rating of 38/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 54 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor 70 is noticeably lighter (178g vs 220g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 38/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor 70
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 53
Battery 43
Design 77
Value for money 55
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 75
What makes Honor 70 better?
  • Lighter: 178g vs 220g

  • Better camera (53/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (77/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4800 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 54MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 43/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

The Honor 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 6 received the same MobileRank rating — 38/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 leads (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (53/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100). In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (77/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor 70: The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use.
Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Honor 70 Nubia Red Magic 6
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.7" OLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1080x2400 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4800 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
DXOMark (camera) 115
Main camera 54 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 8 MP
Front camera 32 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12, Magic UI 6.1 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 630 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 161.4×73.3×7.9 mm 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm
Weight 178 g 220 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Honor 70
  • Main: 54MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
53
camera
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor 70
  • 6.7" OLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor 70
  • 4800 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
43
battery
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor 70
Price unknown
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Honor 70 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (53/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 43/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor 70 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (77/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Honor 70 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

Both devices scored 38/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 6.

What is the rating of the Honor 70 and the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Honor 70 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Honor 70 leads on camera score (53/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor 70 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Honor 70 over the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Honor 70 is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.