Nubia Red Magic 6 vs Vivo Y31d

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the Vivo Y31d (2026) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2; estimated prices are $500 and $185. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads — 38/100 vs 33/100 (a 5-point difference). Key differences: the Vivo Y31d has the bigger battery (7200 mAh vs 5050); the main camera is 64 MP vs 50 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 522,680); the Nubia Red Magic 6 has NFC for contactless payments, the Vivo Y31d doesn't; the Vivo Y31d is thinner (8.4mm vs 9.7mm).

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Vivo Y31d 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 Y31d
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 24
Battery 57
Design 26
Value for money 97
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 522680
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 489
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3373 vs 1532
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 44W
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Higher performance (11/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (37/100 vs 24/100)
What makes Vivo Y31d better?
  • Bigger battery: 7200 vs 5050 mAh
  • Lighter: 219g vs 220g
  • Cheaper: $185 vs $500

  • Longer battery life (57/100 vs 49/100)
  • Better design/ergonomics (26/100 vs 25/100)
  • Better value for money (97/100 vs 75/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the Vivo Y31d, 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 "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 leads (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d leads (97/100 vs 75/100). 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 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100). In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo Y31d and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 25/100). In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (97/100 vs 75/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Vivo Y31d: The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 Vivo Y31d
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
AnTuTu 1119714 522680
Geekbench Single 1488 489
Geekbench Multi 3373 1532
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.8" IPS LCD
Resolution 2400x1080 720x1570
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 7200 mAh
Charging 66W 44W
Main camera 64 MP 50 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 0 MP
Front camera 8 MP 8 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 6GB / 8GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 11 Android 16
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 1250 nits
NFC yes no
Protection IP68/IP69
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 166.6×78.4×8.4 mm
Weight 220 g 219 g
Price $500 $185
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
37
camera
Vivo Y31d
  • Main: 50MP f/f/2.0
  • Front: 8MP
24
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
100
display
Vivo Y31d
  • 6.8" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 720x1570
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
49
battery
Vivo Y31d
  • 7200 mAh
  • Wired: 44W
  • No wireless charging
57
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and Vivo Y31d, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
38/100
1119714 AnTuTu
Vivo Y31d Qualcomm Snapdragon 6s 4G Gen 2
33/100 -114.2%
522680 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 6 leads Vivo Y31d by 114.2% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
Vivo Y31d
$185

Price difference: $315. Vivo Y31d is cheaper by $315.

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 is a bit better (37/100 vs 24/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Vivo Y31d is a bit better (57/100 vs 49/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo Y31d and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (26/100 vs 25/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Vivo Y31d notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (97/100 vs 75/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 edges out the Vivo Y31d 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 Y31d?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 38/100, the Vivo Y31d — 33/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo Y31d?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 leads on camera score (37/100 vs 24/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the Vivo Y31d?

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

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the Vivo Y31d?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers. The Vivo Y31d is a better fit for budget-conscious buyers.