Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo iQOO Z7

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo iQOO Z7 (2023) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 920. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 26/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 4500); the Nubia Red Magic 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo iQOO Z7 doesn't; the Vivo iQOO Z7 is noticeably lighter (173g vs 220g).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
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
Performance 0
Display 50
Camera 37
Battery 30
Design 83
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 4500 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 90Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Longer battery life (49/100 vs 30/100)
  • Better display (100/100 vs 50/100)
  • Better value for money (75/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z7 better?
  • Lighter: 173g vs 220g

  • Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 25/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo iQOO Z7, the Nubia Red Magic 6 scores 12 points higher (38/100 vs 26/100). 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 30/100). 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, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100. In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (49/100 vs 30/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (83/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (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: The Vivo iQOO Z7 is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Vivo iQOO Z7
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 MediaTek Dimensity 920
AnTuTu 1119714
Geekbench Single 1488
Geekbench Multi 3373
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.4" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 90 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB
OS Android 11 Android 13, Funtouch 13
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 1300 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP54
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 158.9×73.5×7.8 mm
Weight 220 g 173 g
Price $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • Main: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
37
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 6.4" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 90 Hz
50
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo iQOO Z7
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
30
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Vivo iQOO Z7
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, the Nubia Red Magic 6 significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (100/100 vs 50/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 37/100.

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z7 (49/100 vs 30/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z7 significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (83/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

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

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

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z7 — the overall rating gap is 12 points.

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

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo iQOO Z7 — 26/100.

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

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?

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