Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Realme 9 Pro Plus

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Realme 9 Pro Plus (2022) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 23/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP.

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 75
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 31
Battery 27
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 33W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 31/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 27/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme 9 Pro Plus better?

  • Better design/ergonomics (50/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Realme 9 Pro Plus, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 15 points higher (38/100 vs 23/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (49/100 vs 27/100). In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (50/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme 9 Pro Plus: The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Realme 9 Pro Plus
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 920 5G
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" Super AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 33W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm
Weight 220 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
31
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 6.4" Super AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Realme 9 Pro Plus
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 33W
  • No wireless charging
27
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Realme 9 Pro Plus
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 31/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (49/100 vs 27/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme 9 Pro Plus notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (50/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Realme 9 Pro Plus (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is noticeably better than the Realme 9 Pro Plus — the overall rating gap is 15 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme 9 Pro Plus — 23/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 31/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Realme 9 Pro Plus?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme 9 Pro Plus is a better fit for everyday use.