Nubia Red Magic 6 vs ZTE Axon 40 pro

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 pro (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G. Both devices score the same overall rating of 58/100. Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the main camera is 64 MP vs 108 MP; the Nubia Red Magic 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,119,714 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 pro is noticeably lighter (199g vs 220g).

Both devices scored the same rating of 58/100 — the choice comes down to your priorities.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money 42
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Performance 61
Display 89
Camera 44
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1119714 vs 1010069
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1488 vs 1298
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Faster charging: 66W vs 65W
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 144Hz

  • Higher performance (63/100 vs 61/100)
  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 pro better?
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 3520 vs 3373
  • Better main camera: 108MP vs 64MP
  • Lighter: 199g vs 220g

  • Better camera (44/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

The Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro received the same MobileRank rating — 58/100. In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (52/100 vs 32/100).

Nubia Red Magic 6: The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users.
ZTE Axon 40 pro: The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 ZTE Axon 40 pro
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
AnTuTu 1119714 1010069
Geekbench Single 1488 1298
Geekbench Multi 3373 3520
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" AMOLED
Resolution 2400x1080 1080x2400
Refresh rate 165 Hz 144 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W 65W
Main camera 64 MP 108 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 8 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 128GB / 256GB / 512GB
OS Android 11 Android 12, MyOS 12
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 1000 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 162.9×72.9×8.7 mm
Weight 220 g 199 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • Main: 108MP f/f/1.9
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 16MP
44
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 6.7" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 1080x2400
  • Refresh rate: 144 Hz
89
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Axon 40 pro
  • 5000 mAh
  • Wired: 65W
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and ZTE Axon 40 pro, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
58/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 40 pro Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 5G
58/100 -10.9%
1010069 AnTuTu

Nubia Red Magic 6 leads ZTE Axon 40 pro by 10.9% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
ZTE Axon 40 pro
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (63/100 vs 61/100).

display

In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 89/100.

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro and the Nubia Red Magic 6 are nearly equal (44/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 pro notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (52/100 vs 32/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

Both devices scored 58/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 6.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 pro — 58/100.

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the ZTE Axon 40 pro?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 pro is a better fit for active users.