Nubia Red Magic 6 vs OPPO Reno16 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the OPPO Reno16 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super; launch prices were $500 and $600. By overall MobileRank rating, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads — 83/100 vs 58/100 (a 25-point difference). Key differences: the OPPO Reno16 Pro has the bigger battery (6700 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the OPPO Reno16 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,079,298 vs 1,135,878); the OPPO Reno16 Pro is noticeably lighter (188g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
OPPO Reno16 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $600
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes OPPO Reno16 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3079298 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 1555 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 6405 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6700 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 188g vs 220g
- Higher performance (82/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (94/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (66/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (95/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (64/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the OPPO Reno16 Pro, the OPPO Reno16 Pro scores 25 points higher (83/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro leads (66/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, OPPO Reno16 Pro — 80/100; it shows how far a model sits above or below the usual level for its price, and is not part of the overall rating. In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (82/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (94/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (64/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | OPPO Reno16 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 8550 Super | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3079298 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1555 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 6405 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.3" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2640 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6700 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| 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 | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 3600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 151.2×72.4×8.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 188 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $600 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6.3" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2640
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
OPPO Reno16 Pro
- 6700 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and OPPO Reno16 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OPPO Reno16 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 63.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $100. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $100 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (82/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (95/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (94/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro is a bit better (66/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (64/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 25 points (83/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the OPPO Reno16 Pro — 83/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on camera score (94/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The OPPO Reno16 Pro leads on performance (82/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the OPPO Reno16 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The OPPO Reno16 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.