Nubia Red Magic 6 vs OPPO Reno 16 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the OPPO Reno 16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500s; launch prices were $500 and $661. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno 16 Pro has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,119,714); the OPPO Reno 16 Pro is thinner (8.2mm vs 9.7mm).

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money 42
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Performance 89
Display 84
Camera 94
Battery 83
Portability 54
Value for money 84
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $661

  • Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes OPPO Reno 16 Pro better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2680 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8358 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP

  • Higher performance (89/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (94/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better portability (54/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the OPPO Reno 16 Pro, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (89/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 42/100, OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 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 OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (89/100 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 OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (54/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.
OPPO Reno 16 Pro: The OPPO Reno 16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 OPPO Reno 16 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
AnTuTu 1119714 3079298
Geekbench Single 1488 2680
Geekbench Multi 3373 8358
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 2772x1272
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7000 mAh
Charging 66W 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 50 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 3600 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm
Weight 220 g
Launch price $500 $661
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • Main: 200MP
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 50MP
94
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2772x1272
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
84
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
  • 7000 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • Wireless: 50W
83
battery
Overall performance score

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

Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
58/100
1119714 AnTuTu
OPPO Reno 16 Pro MediaTek Dimensity 9500s
86/100 +63.6%
3079298 AnTuTu

OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 63.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
OPPO Reno 16 Pro
$661

Launch price difference: $161. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $161 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (89/100 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 OPPO Reno 16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (94/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (83/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (54/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro 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 OPPO Reno 16 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the OPPO Reno 16 Pro — 86/100.

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

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 41/100).

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

The OPPO Reno 16 Pro leads on performance (89/100 vs 63/100).

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

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