Honor X6s vs Nubia Red Magic 6

The Honor X6s (2022) runs on the MediaTek Helio G25 (), while the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 16/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Honor X6s doesn't; the Honor X6s is noticeably lighter (194g vs 220g).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X6s
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 24
Battery 36
Design 57
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 X6s better?
  • Lighter: 194g vs 220g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X6s vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 22 points higher (38/100 vs 16/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (49/100 vs 36/100). 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, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X6s: The Honor X6s 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 X6s Nubia Red Magic 6
Processor MediaTek Helio G25 () Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS) 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 720x1600 2400x1080
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5000 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 5 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 12 Snow Cone Android 11
Brightness (peak) 630 nits
NFC no yes
Dimensions 163.7×75.1×8.7 mm 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm
Weight 194 g 220 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Honor X6s
  • Main: 50MP
  • Front: 5MP
24
camera
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X6s
  • 6.5" TFT LCD (IPS)
  • Resolution: 720x1600
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Honor X6s
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X6s
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, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X6s significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (57/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Honor X6s (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X6s or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Honor X6s by 22 points (38/100 vs 16/100).

What is the rating of the Honor X6s and the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Honor X6s has a MobileRank rating of 16/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X6s or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Honor X6s or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

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

Should you choose the Honor X6s over the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Honor X6s is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.