Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro vs Vivo X500 Pro Max
The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 Pro Max (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads — 92/100 vs 56/100 (a 36-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro Max has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro Max is faster in AnTuTu (4,838,033 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
Vivo X500 Pro Max
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 56/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro Max better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4838033 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 4500 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 42/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro vs the Vivo X500 Pro Max, the Vivo X500 Pro Max scores 36 points higher (92/100 vs 56/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max leads (85/100 vs 42/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (85/100 vs 42/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro | Vivo X500 Pro Max | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4838033 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1260x2800 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 4500 mAh | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 200 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB / 18GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| 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
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 200MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1260x2800
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro Max
- 7000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro and Vivo X500 Pro Max, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro Max leads Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by 76.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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Vivo X500 Pro Max
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro (85/100 vs 42/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro by 36 points (92/100 vs 56/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro and the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 56/100, the Vivo X500 Pro Max — 92/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro or the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Vivo X500 Pro Max leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro over the Vivo X500 Pro Max?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 Pro is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro Max is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life.