Honor Magic8 vs Nubia Red Magic 6
The Honor Magic8 (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 $625 and $500. By overall MobileRank rating, the Honor Magic8 leads — 88/100 vs 58/100 (a 30-point difference). Key differences: the Honor Magic8 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor Magic8 is faster in AnTuTu (4,037,547 vs 1,135,878); the Honor Magic8 is noticeably lighter (205g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor Magic8
Nubia Red Magic 6
What makes Honor Magic8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4037547 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 205g vs 220g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (56/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $625
- Better display (89/100 vs 85/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Honor Magic8 vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the Honor Magic8 scores 30 points higher (88/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Honor Magic8 — 90/100, 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 Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100). In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (56/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Honor Magic8 | Nubia Red Magic 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | |
| AnTuTu | 4037547 | 1135878 | |
| Geekbench Single | 3639 | 1500 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 11047 | 3537 | |
| Display | 6.6" Dynamic OLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2760x1256 | 2400x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 7000 mAh | 5050 mAh | |
| Charging | 90W | 66W | |
| Wireless charging | 80W | 0W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 64 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 50 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 16 | Android 11 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 6000 nits | 630 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | IP68 | — | |
| Dimensions | 157.1×74.0×8.0 mm | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | |
| Weight | 205 g | 220 g | |
| Launch price | $625 | $500 |
Camera comparison
Honor Magic8
- Main: 50MP f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Display comparison
Honor Magic8
- 6.6" Dynamic OLED
- Resolution: 2760x1256
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Honor Magic8
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 80W
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Honor Magic8 and Nubia Red Magic 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Honor Magic8 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 255.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $125. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $125 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (98/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Honor Magic8 are nearly equal (89/100 vs 85/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Honor Magic8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (56/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 30 points (88/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Honor Magic8 and the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 has a MobileRank rating of 88/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Honor Magic8 or the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Honor Magic8 over the Nubia Red Magic 6?
The Honor Magic8 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.