Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO 7

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO 7 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 58/100 vs 55/100 (a 3-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 48 MP; the Vivo iQOO 7 is thinner (8.7mm vs 9.7mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Vivo iQOO 7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

Profile comparison

Category scores

Nubia Red Magic 6

Performance 64
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money 38

Vivo iQOO 7

Performance 64
Display 80
Camera 36
Battery 44
Portability 46
Value for money —

What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?

  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4000 mAh
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 48MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Better camera (41/100 vs 36/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 44/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)

What makes Vivo iQOO 7 better?

  • Faster charging: 120W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 209g vs 220g

  • Better portability (46/100 vs 32/100)

Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO 7, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 3 points higher (58/100 vs 55/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100. In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.
Vivo iQOO 7: The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.

Specs comparison

Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Vivo iQOO 7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
AnTuTu 1135878 1135878
Geekbench Single 1500 1500
Geekbench Multi 3537 3537
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4000 mAh
Charging 66W 120W
Main camera 64 MP 48 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 13 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 11, OriginOS
Brightness (peak) 630 nits —
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 162.2×75.8×8.7 mm
Weight 220 g 209 g
Launch price $500 —

Camera comparison

Nubia Red Magic 6

  • Main: 64MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera

Vivo iQOO 7

  • Main: 48MP f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 13MP
  • Front: 16MP
36
camera

Display comparison

Nubia Red Magic 6

  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display

Vivo iQOO 7

  • 6.6" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display

Battery and charging

Nubia Red Magic 6

  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery

Vivo iQOO 7

  • 4000 mAh
  • Wired: 120W
  • No wireless charging
44
battery

Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo iQOO 7, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
58/100
1135878 AnTuTu
Vivo iQOO 7 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
55/100
1135878 AnTuTu

Equal performance based on benchmark results.

Benchmarks

Launch prices and where to check today's

Nubia Red Magic 6

$500

Vivo iQOO 7

Price unknown

Detailed category analysis

performance

In the "performance" category, both devices are on the same level — 64/100.

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (41/100 vs 36/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (54/100 vs 44/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO 7 is a bit better (46/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions

Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Vivo iQOO 7 by just 3 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO 7 — 55/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 36/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo iQOO 7?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO 7 is a better fit for active users.