Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO 15
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $500 and $599. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads — 86/100 vs 58/100 (a 28-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15 has the bigger battery (7000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15 is faster in AnTuTu (3,714,661 vs 1,119,714); the Vivo iQOO 15 is thinner (8.1mm vs 9.7mm).
Nubia Red Magic 6
Vivo iQOO 15
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $599
- Overall rating 58/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3714661 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3041 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9494 vs 3373
- Bigger battery: 7000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Lighter: 215g vs 220g
- Higher performance (94/100 vs 63/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (85/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 32/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15, the Vivo iQOO 15 scores 28 points higher (86/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 leads (85/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 42/100, Vivo iQOO 15 — 84/100; 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 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (94/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (85/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (48/100 vs 32/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Vivo iQOO 15 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3714661 | |
| 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 | 7000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| 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 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 163.7×76.8×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 215 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $599 |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15
- Main: 50MP f/f/1.9
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15
- 7000 mAh
- NanoReview test: web browsing 18:52 hrs, total 39:26 hrs
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo iQOO 15, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 69.9% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $99. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $99 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (94/100 vs 63/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (85/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (48/100 vs 32/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 28 points (86/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 15 — 86/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Vivo iQOO 15 leads on performance (94/100 vs 63/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo iQOO 15?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.