Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9500M; launch prices were $500 and $548. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads — 75/100 vs 58/100 (a 17-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra has the bigger battery (9100 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is faster in AnTuTu (3,579,952 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is thinner (8.6mm vs 9.7mm).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Lighter: 220g vs 225g
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $548
- Better camera (41/100 vs 35/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3579952 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 3293 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 10243 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 9100 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 100W vs 66W
- Higher performance (95/100 vs 64/100)
- Longer battery life (80/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (99/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (38/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra scores 17 points higher (75/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads (80/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 68/100; 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 Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (95/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (80/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9500M | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 3579952 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 3293 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 10243 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" LTPS AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1440x3200 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 9100 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 100W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 16 / OriginOS 6 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 225 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $548 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 6.8" LTPS AMOLED
- Resolution: 1440x3200
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra
- 9100 mAh
- Wired: 100W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 68.3% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $48. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $48 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (95/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (99/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (41/100 vs 35/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (80/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a bit better (38/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 17 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra — 75/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (41/100 vs 35/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra leads on performance (95/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo iQOO Neo 11 Ultra is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.