Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Realme Neo8
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Realme Neo8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $429. By overall MobileRank rating, the Realme Neo8 leads — 77/100 vs 58/100 (a 19-point difference). Key differences: the Realme Neo8 has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Realme Neo8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,222,272 vs 1,135,878); the Realme Neo8 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Realme Neo8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Realme Neo8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3222272 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2833 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9119 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $429 vs $500
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (56/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (71/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (47/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Realme Neo8, the Realme Neo8 scores 19 points higher (77/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 leads (71/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Realme Neo8 — 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 Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (56/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (71/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Realme Neo8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3222272 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2833 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9119 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1272x2772 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 6500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 162.0×77.1×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $429 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Realme Neo8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Realme Neo8
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1272x2772
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Realme Neo8
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Realme Neo8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Realme Neo8 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 64.7% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $71. Realme Neo8 was $71 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Realme Neo8 is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (56/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (71/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Realme Neo8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (47/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 19 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Realme Neo8 — 77/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on camera score (56/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme Neo8?
The Realme Neo8 leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Realme Neo8?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Realme Neo8 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.