Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo X500 Pro
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo X500 Pro (2026) runs on the MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro; launch prices were $500 and $970. By overall MobileRank rating, the Vivo X500 Pro leads — 90/100 vs 58/100 (a 32-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo X500 Pro has the bigger battery (6510 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Vivo X500 Pro is faster in AnTuTu (5,016,623 vs 1,135,878); the Vivo X500 Pro is noticeably lighter (192g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Vivo X500 Pro
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz
- Cheaper at launch: $500 vs $970
- Overall rating 58/100
What makes Vivo X500 Pro better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 5016623 vs 1135878
- Better Geekbench Single: 4188 vs 1500
- Better Geekbench Multi: 13145 vs 3537
- Bigger battery: 6510 vs 5050 mAh
- Faster charging: 90W vs 66W
- Lighter: 192g vs 220g
- Higher performance (100/100 vs 64/100)
- Better camera (87/100 vs 41/100)
- Longer battery life (81/100 vs 54/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 89/100)
- Better portability (63/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo X500 Pro, the Vivo X500 Pro scores 32 points higher (90/100 vs 58/100). In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro leads (81/100 vs 54/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 6 — 38/100, Vivo X500 Pro — 92/100; 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 X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (100/100 vs 64/100). In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100). In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (87/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (81/100 vs 54/100). In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (63/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | Vivo X500 Pro | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | MediaTek Dimensity 9600 Pro | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 5016623 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 4188 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 13145 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.4" LTPO AMOLED | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1216x2660 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 144 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 6510 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | 90W | |
| Wireless charging | 0W | 40W | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| Telephoto | 0 MP | 64 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 50 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | 12GB | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 17 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | 4500 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68/IP69 | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 151.8×71.9×8.1 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 192 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | $970 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
Vivo X500 Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.6
- Ultrawide: 50MP
- Telephoto: 64MP
- Front: 50MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6.4" LTPO AMOLED
- Resolution: 1216x2660
- Refresh rate: 144 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
Vivo X500 Pro
- 6510 mAh
- Wired: 90W
- Wireless: 40W
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo X500 Pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Vivo X500 Pro leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 77.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $470. Nubia Red Magic 6 was $470 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (100/100 vs 64/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Vivo X500 Pro is a bit better (94/100 vs 89/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (87/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Vivo X500 Pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (81/100 vs 54/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (63/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 by 32 points (90/100 vs 58/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the Vivo X500 Pro — 90/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on camera score (87/100 vs 41/100).
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Vivo X500 Pro leads on performance (100/100 vs 64/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo X500 Pro?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The Vivo X500 Pro is a better fit for gamers and power users, mobile photography enthusiasts, those who care about battery life, budget-conscious buyers.