Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26+
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26+ (2026) runs on the Samsung Exynos 2600; launch prices were $500 and $999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads — 70/100 vs 58/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4900); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is faster in AnTuTu (3,161,126 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably lighter (190g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Samsung Galaxy S26+
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4900 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $999
- Better camera (41/100 vs 40/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26+ better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3161126 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2900 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9200 vs 3537
- Lighter: 190g vs 220g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (72/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26+, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ scores 12 points higher (70/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads (91/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 50/100; 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 Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (91/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100). In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100. In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (72/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26+ | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3161126 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2900 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9200 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4900 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8.5 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 158.4×75.8×7.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 190 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 6.7" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 3120x1440
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26+
- 4900 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Samsung Galaxy S26+, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $499. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (91/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+ are nearly equal (41/100 vs 40/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, both devices are on the same level — 54/100.
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (72/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26+ — 70/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Samsung Galaxy S26+ leads on performance (91/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26+?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26+ is a better fit for gamers and power users.