Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Realme V21

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) and the Realme V21 (2022) on specs and benchmarks. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 10/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 13 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Realme V21 doesn't.

The Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 75
Realme V21
Performance 0
Display 0
Camera 0
Battery 36
Design 50
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 13MP

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 36/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Realme V21 better?

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

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Realme V21, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 28 points higher (38/100 vs 10/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (49/100 vs 36/100). 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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100). In the "design" category, the Realme V21 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 V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Realme V21: The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Realme V21
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" TFT
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1612
Refresh rate 165 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 64 MP 13 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 4GB / 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Realme UI 3.0
Brightness (peak) 630 nits
NFC yes no
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 V21
  • Main: 13MP f/f/2.2
  • Front: 8MP
0
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Realme V21
  • 6.6" TFT
  • Resolution: 720x1612
  • Refresh rate: —
0
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Realme V21
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
36
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Realme V21
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 V21 (100/100 vs 0/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 (37/100 vs 0/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 36/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Realme V21 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 V21 (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme V21?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Realme V21 by 28 points (38/100 vs 10/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Realme V21?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Realme V21 — 10/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme V21?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 0/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Realme V21?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Realme V21?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Realme V21 is a better fit for everyday use.