Nubia Red Magic 5G vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $579 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 54/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 978,910); the OnePlus Ace 6 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 55W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 218g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $579
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 59/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 40/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 19 points higher (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100; 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 OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (79/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (48/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $579 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 70.6% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $180. OnePlus Ace 6 was $180 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (92/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (79/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (48/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 5G — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.