Nubia Red Magic 6 vs ZTE Axon 40
The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 40 (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 870. 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 Nubia Red Magic 6 is faster in AnTuTu (1,135,878 vs 1,010,069); the ZTE Axon 40 is noticeably lighter (200g vs 220g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
ZTE Axon 40
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 1135878 vs 1010069
- Better Geekbench Single: 1500 vs 1298
- Better Geekbench Multi: 3537 vs 3520
- Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Higher performance (64/100 vs 61/100)
- Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
- Better display (89/100 vs 73/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 40 better?
- Lighter: 200g vs 220g
- Better camera (51/100 vs 41/100)
- Better portability (53/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict
The Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 received the same MobileRank rating — 58/100. In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 leads (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (53/100 vs 32/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 6 | ZTE Axon 40 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 870 | |
| AnTuTu | 1135878 | 1010069 | |
| Geekbench Single | 1500 | 1298 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 3537 | 3520 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.7" | |
| Resolution | 2400x1080 | 1080x2400 | |
| Refresh rate | 165 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 5050 mAh | 5000 mAh | |
| Charging | 66W | — | |
| Main camera | 64 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 8 MP | 44 MP | |
| RAM | 8GB / 12GB | — | |
| Storage | 128GB / 256GB | 128GB | |
| OS | Android 11 | Android 12 Snow Cone | |
| Brightness (peak) | 630 nits | — | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm | 163.4×75.9×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 220 g | 200 g | |
| Launch price | $500 | — |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- Main: 64MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 8MP
ZTE Axon 40
- Main: 64MP
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 44MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2400x1080
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
ZTE Axon 40
- 6.7"
- Resolution: 1080x2400
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
- 5050 mAh
- Wired: 66W
- No wireless charging
ZTE Axon 40
- 5000 mAh
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and ZTE Axon 40, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
Nubia Red Magic 6 leads ZTE Axon 40 by 12.5% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
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ZTE Axon 40
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performance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (64/100 vs 61/100).
display
In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 notably outperforms the ZTE Axon 40 (89/100 vs 73/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 40 is a bit better (51/100 vs 41/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40 are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 40 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (53/100 vs 32/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
Both devices scored 58/100. The choice depends on your priorities: if performance matters more — go with the Nubia Red Magic 6 (64/100 vs 61/100).
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 40 — 58/100.
Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 40?
The ZTE Axon 40 leads on camera score (51/100 vs 41/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the ZTE Axon 40?
The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 40 is a better fit for active users.