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 $799. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads — 74/100 vs 58/100 (a 16-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy S26 is faster in AnTuTu (2,827,538 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy S26 is noticeably lighter (162g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Samsung Galaxy S26
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4000 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $799
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 31/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 81/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy S26 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 2827538 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 2880 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9100 vs 3537
- Lighter: 162g vs 220g
- Higher performance (89/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (77/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (89/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy S26, the Samsung Galaxy S26 scores 16 points higher (74/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 leads (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (54/100 vs 31/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy S26 — 62/100; 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 (89/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (77/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (54/100 vs 31/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (89/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Samsung Galaxy S26 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Samsung Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 2827538 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 2880 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 9100 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2340x1080 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 146 | |
| 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 | 128GB / 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 | 162 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $799 |
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
- 6.2" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2340x1080
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy S26
- 4000 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- 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 59.8% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $299. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $299 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (89/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 81/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (77/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy S26 (54/100 vs 31/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy S26 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (89/100 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 16 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 — 74/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on camera score (77/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy S26?
The Samsung Galaxy S26 leads on performance (89/100 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.