Nubia Red Magic 6 vs OnePlus 15
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the OnePlus 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus 15 leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus 15 has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the OnePlus 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,646,161 vs 1,119,714); the OnePlus 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.7mm).
Nubia Red Magic 6
OnePlus 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3646161 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3640 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11033 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
- Lighter: 213g vs 220g
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (89/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (50/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the OnePlus 15, the OnePlus 15 scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 leads (89/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 42/100, OnePlus 15 — 84/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (97/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (89/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (50/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | OnePlus 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3646161 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3640 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 11033 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6500 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 120W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 50W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 32 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16, OxygenOS 16 (Global), ColorOS 16 (China) | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 161.4×76.7×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $799 |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OnePlus 15
- Main: 50MP
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OnePlus 15
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus 15
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- Wireless: 50W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and OnePlus 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 69.3% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $299. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $299 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (97/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (89/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (50/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the OnePlus 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the OnePlus 15?
The OnePlus 15 leads on performance (97/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the OnePlus 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.