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 (3,815,522 vs 1,119,714).
Nubia Red Magic 6
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Overall rating 58/100
- Higher AnTuTu: 3815522 vs 1119714
- Better Geekbench Single: 3228 vs 1488
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9553 vs 3373
- 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 (95/100 vs 63/100)
- 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)
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 (95/100 vs 63/100). 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 — 42/100, Vivo iQOO 15T — 90/100; 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 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (95/100 vs 63/100). 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).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Vivo iQOO 15T | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500 | |
| AnTuTu | 1119714 | 3815522 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1488 | 3228 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3373 | 9553 | |
| 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 |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 15T
- Main: 200MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Front: 16MP
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
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 15T
- 8000 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
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 70.7% in our overall performance rating.
Launch price difference: $1. Vivo iQOO 15T was $1 cheaper at launch.
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 15T significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (95/100 vs 63/100).
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).
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 (95/100 vs 63/100).
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.