Nubia Red Magic 5G vs Vivo X Fold6
The Nubia Red Magic 5G (2020) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 865, while the Vivo X Fold6 (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $579 and $1900. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X Fold6 leads — 88/100 vs 54/100 (a 34-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X Fold6 has the bigger battery (6900 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo X Fold6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,455,738 vs 978,910); the Vivo X Fold6 is thinner (4.3mm vs 9.8mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 5G
Vivo X Fold6
What makes Nubia Red Magic 5G better?
- Higher refresh rate: 144Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $579 vs $1900
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Vivo X Fold6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3455738 vs 978910
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1169
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3191
- Bigger battery: 6900 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 55W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 59/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (82/100 vs 40/100)
- Better portability (100/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 5G vs the Vivo X Fold6, the Vivo X Fold6 scores 34 points higher (88/100 vs 54/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 leads (82/100 vs 40/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 5G — 24/100, Vivo X Fold6 — 84/100; 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 Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (95/100 vs 59/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (82/100 vs 40/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (100/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 5G | Vivo X Fold6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 865 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 978910 | 3455738 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1169 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3191 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.7" AMOLED | 8.0" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2340x1080 | 2480x2200 | |
| Refresh rate | 144 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 6900 mAh | |
| Charging | 55W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 20 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 512GB | |
| OS | Android 10 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | — | 5500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 168.6×78.0×9.8 mm | 159.7×142.3×4.3 mm | |
| Weight | 218 g | — | |
| Launch price | $579 | $1900 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X Fold6
- Main: 200MP f/1.75
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 20MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 6.7" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Vivo X Fold6
- 8.0" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x2200
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 5G
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 55W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X Fold6
- 6900 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 50W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 5G and Vivo X Fold6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X Fold6 leads Nubia Red Magic 5G by 71.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1321. Nubia Red Magic 5G was $1321 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (95/100 vs 59/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 5G is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (82/100 vs 40/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G (100/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 5G by 34 points (88/100 vs 54/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 5G and the Vivo X Fold6?
The Nubia Red Magic 5G has a MobileRank rating of 54/100, the Vivo X Fold6 — 88/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 5G or the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 leads on performance (95/100 vs 59/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 5G over the Vivo X Fold6?
The Vivo X Fold6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.