Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Realme GT 8 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Realme GT 8 Pro (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; estimated prices are $500 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 79/100 vs 38/100 (a 41-point difference). Key differences: the Realme GT 8 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme GT 8 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (3,942,923 vs 1,119,714).

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 41 points (79/100 vs 38/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 75
Realme GT 8 Pro
Performance 92
Display 100
Camera 68
Battery 68
Design 41
Value for money 69
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
  • Cheaper: $500 vs $599

  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 69/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
  • 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: 100W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 11/100)
  • Better camera (68/100 vs 37/100)
  • Longer battery life (68/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (41/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 41 points higher (79/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (92/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (68/100 vs 37/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (68/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (41/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme GT 8 Pro: The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Realme GT 8 Pro
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 2780x1264
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 6500 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 630 nits
NFC yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm
Weight 220 g 207 g
Price $500 $599
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.6
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
68
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2780x1264
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Realme GT 8 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
68
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
38/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Realme GT 8 Pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5
79/100 +71.6%
3942923 AnTuTu

Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 71.6% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Realme GT 8 Pro
$599

Price difference: $99. Nubia Red Magic 6 is cheaper by $99.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (92/100 vs 11/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (68/100 vs 37/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (68/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (41/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (75/100 vs 69/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 41 points (79/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 79/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on camera score (68/100 vs 37/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (92/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users.