Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (2026) runs on the Exynos 2600; launch prices were $500 and $1099. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads — 66/100 vs 58/100 (a 8-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4300); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,113,347 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is noticeably lighter (180g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4300 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1099
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 37/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3113347 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3235 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10904 vs 3537
- Lighter: 180g vs 220g
- Higher performance (93/100 vs 64/100)
- Better portability (80/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 scores 8 points higher (66/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (54/100 vs 37/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 42/100; 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 Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (93/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (54/100 vs 37/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (80/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Exynos 2600 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3113347 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3235 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10904 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2520 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4300 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 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 | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 180 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1099 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 6.9" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1080x2520
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8
- 4300 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $599. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $599 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (93/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 (54/100 vs 37/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (80/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 edges out the Nubia Red Magic 6 by just 8 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 — 66/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 leads on performance (93/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Flip8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.