Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Redmi K80 Ultra

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Redmi K80 Ultra (2025) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9400+; estimated prices are $500 and $350. By overall MobileRank rating, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads — 60/100 vs 38/100 (a 22-point difference). Key differences: the Redmi K80 Ultra has the bigger battery (7410 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Redmi K80 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (2,876,004 vs 1,119,714).

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 22 points (60/100 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
Redmi K80 Ultra
Performance 61
Display 100
Camera 32
Battery 72
Design 26
Value for money 86
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Better camera (37/100 vs 32/100)
What makes Redmi K80 Ultra better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 2876004 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 2729 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 8430 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 7410 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 219g vs 220g
  • Cheaper: $350 vs $500

  • Higher performance (61/100 vs 11/100)
  • Longer battery life (72/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (86/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Redmi K80 Ultra, the Redmi K80 Ultra scores 22 points higher (60/100 vs 38/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 75/100). In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (61/100 vs 11/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100). In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (72/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Redmi K80 Ultra: The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Redmi K80 Ultra
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
AnTuTu 1119714 2876004
Geekbench Single 1488 2729
Geekbench Multi 3373 8430
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" OLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1280x2772
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7410 mAh
Charging 66W 100W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 20 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 15
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 3200 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm
Weight 220 g 219 g
Price $500 $350
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 20MP
32
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 6.8" OLED
  • Resolution: 1280x2772
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Redmi K80 Ultra
  • 7410 mAh
  • Wired: 100W
  • No wireless charging
72
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Redmi K80 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
38/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Redmi K80 Ultra MediaTek Dimensity 9400+
60/100 +61.1%
2876004 AnTuTu

Redmi K80 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 61.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Redmi K80 Ultra
$350

Price difference: $150. Redmi K80 Ultra is cheaper by $150.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (61/100 vs 11/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (37/100 vs 32/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (72/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Redmi K80 Ultra is a bit better (86/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 22 points (60/100 vs 38/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Redmi K80 Ultra — 60/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 32/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Redmi K80 Ultra leads on performance (61/100 vs 11/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Redmi K80 Ultra?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Redmi K80 Ultra is a better fit for active users, budget-conscious buyers.