Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 7200. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4600); the Nubia Red Magic 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is noticeably lighter (175g vs 220g).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 5 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 Z7 Pro
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 37
Battery 37
Design 81
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4600 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 37/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro better?
  • Lighter: 175g vs 220g

  • Better design/ergonomics (81/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 5 points higher (38/100 vs 33/100). 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 37/100). 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, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (81/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro: The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 7200
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4600 mAh
Charging 66W 66W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, planned upgrade to Android 14, Funtouch 14
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 164.1×74.8×7.4 mm
Weight 220 g 175 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
  • 4600 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
37
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro
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, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (49/100 vs 37/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (81/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro (75/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro by just 5 points — the two devices are very close in overall level.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro — 33/100.

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro?

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 Z7 Pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo iQOO Z7 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.