Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4400); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is faster in AnTuTu (3,065,623 vs 1,119,714); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is thinner (4.2mm vs 9.7mm).
Nubia Red Magic 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4400 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 25W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 39/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 78/100)
- Higher AnTuTu: 3065623 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 2910 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9174 vs 3373
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Higher performance (91/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (76/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (66/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (54/100 vs 39/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 42/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 54/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (91/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100). In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (76/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (54/100 vs 39/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (66/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3065623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 2910 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9174 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 2184x1968 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4400 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 25W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| DXOMark (camera) | — | 145 | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 12 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 10 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / One UI 8 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 2600 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 158.4×143.2×4.2 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1999 |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 12MP
- Telephoto: 10MP
- Front: 10MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 8.0" Dynamic AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 2184x1968
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7
- 4400 mAh
- Wired: 25W
- Wireless: 15W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 63.5% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1499. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $1499 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (91/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 78/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (76/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 (54/100 vs 39/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (66/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on camera score (76/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 leads on performance (91/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold 7 is a better fit for gamers and power users.