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; launch prices were $500 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-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 (3,950,082 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Realme GT 8 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $599
- Better display (89/100 vs 84/100)
What makes Realme GT 8 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3950082 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6500 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 207g vs 220g
- Higher performance (98/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (73/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (83/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Realme GT 8 Pro, the Realme GT 8 Pro scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro leads (83/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Realme GT 8 Pro — 82/100; 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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (98/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 84/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (73/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (83/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (52/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Realme GT 8 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3950082 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| 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 | |
| Launch price | $500 | $599 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme GT 8 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 2780x1264
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme GT 8 Pro
- 6500 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless charging: no data
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Realme GT 8 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme GT 8 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 71.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $99. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $99 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (98/100 vs 64/100).
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 Realme GT 8 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (73/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (83/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme GT 8 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (52/100 vs 32/100).
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 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
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 58/100, the Realme GT 8 Pro — 84/100.
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 (73/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Realme GT 8 Pro leads on performance (98/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Realme GT 8 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Realme GT 8 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.