Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO 13

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 13 (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $650. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads — 84/100 vs 58/100 (a 26-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 13 has the bigger battery (6150 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 13 is faster in AnTuTu (3,119,308 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 13 is thinner (8.0mm vs 9.7mm).

The Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 26 points (84/100 vs 58/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money 42
Vivo iQOO 13
Performance 92
Display 99
Camera 78
Battery 73
Portability 55
Value for money 80
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
  • Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $650

  • Overall rating 58/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 13 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 3119308 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
  • Bigger battery: 6150 vs 5050 mAh
  • Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 207g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (92/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
  • Longer battery life (73/100 vs 54/100)
  • Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
  • Better portability (55/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 13, the Vivo iQOO 13 scores 26 points higher (84/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 leads (73/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 42/100, Vivo iQOO 13 — 80/100; it is biased by price level, so it should not be compared directly between devices at different prices. In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (92/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (73/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (55/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 13: The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Vivo iQOO 13
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
AnTuTu 1119714 3119308
Geekbench Single 1488 3041
Geekbench Multi 3373 9494
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1440x3168
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 6150 mAh
Charging 66W 120W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 50 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 50 MP
Front camera 8 MP 32 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 12GB / 16GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 15, OriginOS 5 (China)
Brightness (peak) 630 nits
NFC yes yes
Protection IP68
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 163.4×76.7×8.0 mm
Weight 220 g 207 g
Launch price $500 $650
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
Vivo iQOO 13
  • Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Telephoto: 50MP
  • Front: 32MP
78
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1440x3168
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
99
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
Vivo iQOO 13
  • 6150 mAh
  • NanoReview test: web browsing 14:22 hrs, total 30:28 hrs
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
73
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo iQOO 13, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
58/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 13 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite
84/100 +64.1%
3119308 AnTuTu

Vivo iQOO 13 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 64.1% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Vivo iQOO 13
$650

Launch price difference: $150. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $150 cheaper at launch.

Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (92/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (78/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (73/100 vs 54/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 13 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (55/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 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 Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 13 — 84/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Vivo iQOO 13 leads on performance (92/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo iQOO 13?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 13 is a better fit for gamers and power users, budget-conscious buyers.