Honor X80i vs Nubia Red Magic 6

The Honor X80i (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite, 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 32/100 (a 6-point difference). Key differences: the Honor X80i has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Honor X80i is noticeably lighter (185g vs 220g).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Honor X80i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Honor X80i
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 56
Design 68
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 X80i better?
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Lighter: 185g vs 220g

  • Longer battery life (56/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (68/100 vs 25/100)
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Honor X80i vs the Nubia Red Magic 6, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 6 points higher (38/100 vs 32/100). 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 "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 Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (68/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (75/100 vs 55/100).

Honor X80i: The Honor X80i 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 X80i Nubia Red Magic 6
Processor MediaTek Dimensity 6500 Elite Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.6" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 1200x2600 2400x1080
Refresh rate 120 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 7000 mAh 5050 mAh
Charging 45W 66W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 0 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 16, MagicOS 10 Android 11
Brightness (peak) 6500 nits 630 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP66
Dimensions 157.4×75.4×7.3 mm 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm
Weight 185 g 220 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Honor X80i
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Honor X80i
  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1200x2600
  • 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 X80i
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 45W
  • No wireless charging
56
battery
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Honor X80i
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 Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Honor X80i is a bit better (56/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Honor X80i significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (68/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Honor X80i (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Honor X80i or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Honor X80i by just 6 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Honor X80i and the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Honor X80i has a MobileRank rating of 32/100, the Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100.

Which has the better camera: the Honor X80i 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 X80i or the Nubia Red Magic 6?

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

Should you choose the Honor X80i over the Nubia Red Magic 6?

The Honor X80i is a better fit for everyday use. The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.