Nubia Red Magic 6 vs ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition

The Nubia Red Magic 6 (2021) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888, while the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm). By overall MobileRank rating, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads — 71/100 vs 58/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 6 has the bigger battery (5050 mAh vs 5000); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is faster in AnTuTu (1,290,942 vs 1,119,714); the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably lighter (204g vs 220g).

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 6
Performance 63
Display 89
Camera 41
Battery 54
Portability 32
Value for money 42
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Performance 69
Display 80
Camera 86
Battery 52
Portability 52
Value for money
What makes Nubia Red Magic 6 better?
  • Bigger battery: 5050 vs 5000 mAh
  • Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz

  • Longer battery life (54/100 vs 52/100)
  • Better display (89/100 vs 80/100)
What makes ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition better?
  • Higher AnTuTu: 1290942 vs 1119714
  • Better Geekbench Single: 1675 vs 1488
  • Better Geekbench Multi: 4453 vs 3373
  • Lighter: 204g vs 220g

  • Higher performance (69/100 vs 63/100)
  • Better camera (86/100 vs 41/100)
  • Better portability (52/100 vs 32/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 6 vs the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition scores 13 points higher (71/100 vs 58/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100). In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (86/100 vs 41/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100). In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition: The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 6 ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm)
AnTuTu 1119714 1290942
Geekbench Single 1488 1675
Geekbench Multi 3373 4453
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.7" Oled
Resolution 2400x1080 1116x2480
Refresh rate 165 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 5050 mAh 5000 mAh
Charging 66W
Main camera 64 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 8 MP 64 MP
Telephoto 0 MP 64 MP
Front camera 8 MP 16 MP
RAM 8GB / 12GB
Storage 128GB / 256GB 256GB / 512GB / 1TB
OS Android 11 Android 12 Snow Cone
Brightness (peak) 630 nits 1500 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 169.9×77.2×9.7 mm 163.3×73.6×8.4 mm
Weight 220 g 204 g
Launch price $500
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Ultrawide: 8MP
  • Front: 8MP
41
camera
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • Main: 64MP
  • Ultrawide: 64MP
  • Telephoto: 64MP
  • Front: 16MP
86
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2400x1080
  • Refresh rate: 165 Hz
89
display
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • 6.7" Oled
  • Resolution: 1116x2480
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
80
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 6
  • 5050 mAh
  • Wired: 66W
  • No wireless charging
54
battery
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
  • 5000 mAh
  • No wireless charging
52
battery
Overall performance score

We compared Nubia Red Magic 6 and ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.

Nubia Red Magic 6 Qualcomm Snapdragon 888
58/100
1119714 AnTuTu
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 1 (nm)
71/100 +13.3%
1290942 AnTuTu

ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads Nubia Red Magic 6 by 13.3% in our overall performance rating.

Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Nubia Red Magic 6
$500
ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a bit better (69/100 vs 63/100).

display

In the "display" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 is a bit better (89/100 vs 80/100).

camera

In the "camera" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 6 (86/100 vs 41/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition are nearly equal (54/100 vs 52/100).

portability

In the "portability" category, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition 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 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 6 — the overall rating gap is 13 points.

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 6 and the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 has a MobileRank rating of 58/100, the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition — 71/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on camera score (86/100 vs 41/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 6 or the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition leads on performance (69/100 vs 63/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 6 over the ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition?

The Nubia Red Magic 6 is a better fit for active users. The ZTE Axon 41 Ultra 5G Extreme Edition is a better fit for active users, mobile photography enthusiasts.