Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO 15T
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 15T (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500; launch prices were $500 and $499. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads — 82/100 vs 58/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 15T has the bigger battery (8000 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 200 MP; the Vivo iQOO 15T is faster in AnTuTu (4,704,310 vs 1,135,878).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Vivo iQOO 15T
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 15T better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 4704310 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8000 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Better main camera: 200MP vs 64MP
- Lighter: 216g vs 220g
- Cheaper at launch: $499 vs $500
- Higher performance (97/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (65/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (75/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (44/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 15T, the Vivo iQOO 15T scores 24 points higher (82/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T leads (75/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 86/100; 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 Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (97/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (65/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (75/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 4704310 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 200 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | — | |
| Weight | 220 g | 216 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $499 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 6.8" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo iQOO 15T, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 15T leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 75.9% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $1. Vivo iQOO 15T was $1 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (97/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (65/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (75/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T is a bit better (44/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 24 points (82/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 15T — 82/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on camera score (65/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Vivo iQOO 15T leads on performance (97/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo iQOO 15T?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 15T is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.