Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro vs OnePlus 16

The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the OnePlus 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 16 leads — 95/100 vs 56/100 (a 39-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 16 has the bigger battery (9000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OnePlus 16 is faster in AnTuTu (4,627,389 vs 1,135,878).

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by 39 points (95/100 vs 56/100).

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 42
Portability 32
Value for money 26

OnePlus 16

Performance 100
Display 94
Camera 90
Battery 95
Portability —
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro better?


  • Overall rating 56/100

What makes OnePlus 16 better?

  • Higher AnTuTu: 4627389 vs 1135878
  • Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
  • Bigger battery: 9000 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
  • Better camera (90/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (95/100 vs 42/100)
  • Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro vs the OnePlus 16, the OnePlus 16 scores 39 points higher (95/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 leads (95/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (90/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (95/100 vs 42/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a better fit for active users.
OnePlus 16: The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro OnePlus 16
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
AnTuTu 1135878 4627389
Geekbench Single 1500 4327
Geekbench Multi 3537 12873
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1272x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 165 Hz
Battery 4500 mAh 9000 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Wireless charging 0W 50W
Main camera 64 MP 200 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB / 18GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB / 512GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 17, OxygenOS 17
Brightness (peak) 630 nits —
NFC yes yes
Protection — IP68
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm —
Weight 220 g —
Launch price $599 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera

OnePlus 16

  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
90
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

OnePlus 16

  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1272x2772
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
94
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro

  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
42
battery

OnePlus 16

  • 9000 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • Wireless: 50W
95
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro and OnePlus 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
56/100
1135878 AnTuTu
OnePlus 16 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6
95/100 +75.5%
4627389 AnTuTu

OnePlus 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by 75.5% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro

$599

OnePlus 16

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).

display

In the "display" category, the OnePlus 16 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (90/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (95/100 vs 42/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by 39 points (95/100 vs 56/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro and the OnePlus 16?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the OnePlus 16 — 95/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on camera score (90/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro or the OnePlus 16?

The OnePlus 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro over the OnePlus 16?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.