Honor Magic8 Pro vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The Honor Magic8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5, while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888; launch prices were $899 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 Pro has the bigger battery (5850 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,147,042 vs 1,119,714); the Honor Magic8 Pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).
Honor Magic8 Pro
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Higher AnTuTu: 3147042 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 5850 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 199g vs 220g
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (91/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $899
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
Comparing the Honor Magic8 Pro vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the Honor Magic8 Pro scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro leads (82/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 Pro — 88/100, Nubia Red Magic 6 — 42/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (95/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (91/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (82/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (56/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Honor Magic8 Pro | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 3147042 | 1119714 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3640 | 1488 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11033 | 3373 | |
| Display | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2800x1260 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5850 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 100W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | 164 | — | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 12 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 15 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 630 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 161.2×75.0×8.3 mm | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 199 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $899 | $500 |
Honor Magic8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.4
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 12MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2800x1260
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Honor Magic8 Pro
- 5850 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
We compared Honor Magic8 Pro and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 181.1% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $399. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $399 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (95/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (91/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (82/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (56/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 Pro and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on camera score (91/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 Pro or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro leads on performance (95/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 Pro over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.