Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Nubia Z80 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Nubia Z80 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $749. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads — 85/100 vs 58/100 (a 27-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Z80 Ultra has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Z80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714); the Nubia Z80 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Nubia Red Magic 6
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $749
- Better display (89/100 vs 83/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3942923 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (79/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Nubia Z80 Ultra, the Nubia Z80 Ultra scores 27 points higher (85/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 42/100, Nubia Z80 Ultra — 82/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (98/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (79/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Nubia Z80 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3942923 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2688x1216 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 2000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 164.5×77.2×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $749 |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.59
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2688x1216
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Nubia Z80 Ultra
- 6500 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 14:17 hrs, total 34:15 hrs
- Wired: 80W
- Wireless: 80W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Nubia Z80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Z80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $249. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $249 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (98/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 83/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (79/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Nubia Z80 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 27 points (85/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Nubia Z80 Ultra — 85/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on camera score (79/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Z80 Ultra leads on performance (98/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Nubia Z80 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Nubia Z80 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.