Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 (2026) runs on the Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5; launch prices were $500 and $1999. By overall MobileRank rating, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads — 73/100 vs 58/100 (a 15-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4800); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is faster in AnTuTu (3,382,020 vs 1,135,878); the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably lighter (201g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4800 mAh
- Faster charging: 66W vs 45W
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $1999
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3382020 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3639 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 11047 vs 3537
- Lighter: 201g vs 220g
- Higher performance (96/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (50/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (74/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 scores 15 points higher (73/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads (96/100 vs 64/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 54/100; 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 Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (96/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (74/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Snapdragon 8 Elite Gen 5 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3382020 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3639 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 11047 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1828x2448 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 4800 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 45W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 15W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 10 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 / One UI 9 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 3000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP48 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 123.9×161.4×4.5 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 201 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $1999 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 10MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 7.6" Foldable Dynamic LTPO AMOLED 2X
- Resolution: 1828x2448
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8
- 4800 mAh
- Wired: 45W
- Wireless: 15W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 66.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1499. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $1499 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (96/100 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 Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a bit better (50/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (74/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 15 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 — 73/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on camera score (50/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 leads on performance (96/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 is a better fit for gamers and power users.