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).
Nubia Red Magic 6
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 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)
- Lighter: 173g vs 220g
- Better design/ergonomics (83/100 vs 25/100)
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).
| 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 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo iQOO Z7
- Main: 64MP
- Front: 16MP
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 6.4" AMOLED
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 90 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 44W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z7
Price unknownperformance
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).
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.