Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 31/100 (a 7-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4500); the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 220g).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 11
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 49
Design 25
Value for money 75
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Faster charging: 80W vs 66W
  • Lighter: 194g vs 220g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 7 points higher (38/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (75/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (57/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2388
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 80W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 220 g 194 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (11/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) are nearly equal (37/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (57/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by just 7 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on performance (11/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.