Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $1299. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,463,142 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is thinner (7.9mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 60W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1299
- Better display (89/100 vs 88/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3463142 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3601 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10686 vs 3537
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 214g vs 220g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (61/100 vs 54/100)
- Better portability (51/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads (86/100 vs 41/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 78/100; 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 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (96/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (51/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3463142 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3601 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10686 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 3120x1440 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 60W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 25W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 157 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| 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 | 163.6×78.1×7.9 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 214 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1299 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- Main: 200MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 12MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra
- 6.9" 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 Ultra
- 5000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 10:12 hrs, total 28:50 hrs
- Wired: 60W
- Wireless: 25W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 67.2% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $799. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $799 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (96/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra are nearly equal (89/100 vs 88/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (86/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a bit better (61/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (51/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra 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 Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra — 84/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy S26 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, budget-conscious buyers.