Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs OnePlus Ace 6
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the OnePlus Ace 6 (2025) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite; launch prices were $649 and $399. By overall MobileRank rating, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads — 73/100 vs 61/100 (a 12-point difference). Key differences: the OnePlus Ace 6 has the bigger battery (7800 mAh vs 6000); the OnePlus Ace 6 is faster in AnTuTu (3,332,530 vs 1,720,028); the OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably lighter (213g vs 228g).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
OnePlus Ace 6
What makes Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro better?
- Overall rating 61/100
What makes OnePlus Ace 6 better?
- Higher AnTuTu: 3332530 vs 1720028
- Better Geekbench Single: 3013 vs 2004
- Better Geekbench Multi: 9287 vs 5311
- Bigger battery: 7800 vs 6000 mAh
- Faster charging: 120W vs 80W
- Higher refresh rate: 165Hz vs 120Hz
- Lighter: 213g vs 228g
- Cheaper at launch: $399 vs $649
- Higher performance (92/100 vs 75/100)
- Longer battery life (79/100 vs 63/100)
- Better display (94/100 vs 80/100)
- Better portability (48/100 vs 33/100)
Comparison verdict
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the OnePlus Ace 6, the OnePlus Ace 6 scores 12 points higher (73/100 vs 61/100). In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 leads (79/100 vs 63/100). Value score: Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — 36/100, OnePlus Ace 6 — 74/100; 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 OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100). In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100). In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100. In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (79/100 vs 63/100). In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
Specs comparison
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | OnePlus Ace 6 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Elite | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | 3332530 | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | 3013 | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | 9287 | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.8" OLED | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 2800x1272 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 165 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 7800 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 120W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 50 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 8 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 16 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 12GB / 16GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 256GB / 512GB / 1TB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 15 | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 1800 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Protection | — | IP68 | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 163.4×77.0×8.3 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 213 g | |
| Launch price | $649 | $399 |
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
OnePlus Ace 6
- Main: 50MP f/1.8
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
OnePlus Ace 6
- 6.8" OLED
- Resolution: 2800x1272
- Refresh rate: 165 Hz
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
OnePlus Ace 6
- 7800 mAh
- Wired: 120W
- No wireless charging
Overall performance score
We compared Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and OnePlus Ace 6, covering their specs and all relevant benchmarks.
OnePlus Ace 6 leads Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro by 48.4% in our overall performance rating.
Benchmarks
Launch prices and where to check today's
Launch price difference: $250. OnePlus Ace 6 was $250 cheaper at launch.
Detailed category analysis
performance
In the "performance" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (92/100 vs 75/100).
display
In the "display" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 is a bit better (94/100 vs 80/100).
camera
In the "camera" category, both devices are on the same level — 35/100.
battery
In the "battery" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (79/100 vs 63/100).
portability
In the "portability" category, the OnePlus Ace 6 notably outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (48/100 vs 33/100).
Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 is noticeably better than the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro — the overall rating gap is 12 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 61/100, the OnePlus Ace 6 — 73/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the OnePlus Ace 6?
The OnePlus Ace 6 leads on performance (92/100 vs 75/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the OnePlus Ace 6?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for active users. The OnePlus Ace 6 is a better fit for gamers and power users, those who care about battery life.