Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO 16
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 16 (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6; launch prices were $500 and $840. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads — 89/100 vs 58/100 (a 31-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO 16 has the bigger battery (8400 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO 16 is faster in AnTuTu (5,498,720 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO 16 is thinner (8.3mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Vivo iQOO 16
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 220g vs 223g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $840
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Vivo iQOO 16 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5498720 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4327 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 12873 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 8400 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (78/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (90/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (42/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 16, the Vivo iQOO 16 scores 31 points higher (89/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 leads (90/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Vivo iQOO 16 — 92/100; 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 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (78/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (90/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Vivo iQOO 16 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite Extreme Gen 6 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5498720 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4327 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 12873 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3168 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 8400 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 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 6000 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 163.8×76.9×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 223 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $840 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO 16
- Main: 50MP f/1.7
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 50MP
- Front: 32MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO 16
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3168
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO 16
- 8400 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo iQOO 16, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO 16 leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 79.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $340. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $340 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (78/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (90/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 16 is a bit better (42/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 31 points (89/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 16 — 89/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on camera score (78/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Vivo iQOO 16 leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo iQOO 16?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 16 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.