Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (2023) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads — 44/100 vs 31/100 (a 13-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has the bigger battery (6000 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 228g).
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Bigger battery: 6000 vs 4500 mAh
- Higher performance (29/100 vs 0/100)
- Longer battery life (60/100 vs 39/100)
- Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
- Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
- Lighter: 194g vs 228g
- Better camera (34/100 vs 31/100)
- Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 15/100)
Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro scores 13 points higher (44/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (29/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (60/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (57/100 vs 15/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
| Specification | Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro | Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Processor | Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 | Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G | |
| AnTuTu | 1720028 | — | |
| Geekbench Single | 2004 | — | |
| Geekbench Multi | 5311 | — | |
| Display | 6.8" AMOLED | 6.6" IPS LCD | |
| Resolution | 2480x1116 | 1080x2388 | |
| Refresh rate | 120 Hz | 120 Hz | |
| Battery | 6000 mAh | 4500 mAh | |
| Charging | 80W | 80W | |
| Main camera | 50 MP | 64 MP | |
| Ultrawide | 8 MP | 0 MP | |
| Front camera | 16 MP | 8 MP | |
| RAM | 12GB / 16GB | 8GB / 12GB | |
| Storage | 256GB / 512GB | 128GB / 256GB | |
| OS | Android 13 | Android 12, Origin OS Ocean | |
| Brightness (peak) | 1300 nits | 650 nits | |
| NFC | yes | yes | |
| Dimensions | 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm | 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm | |
| Weight | 228 g | 194 g | |
| Price | $649 | — |
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- Main: 50MP f/1.88
- Ultrawide: 8MP
- Front: 16MP
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
- Front: 8MP
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6.8" AMOLED
- Resolution: 2480x1116
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 6.6" IPS LCD
- Resolution: 1080x2388
- Refresh rate: 120 Hz
Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro
- 6000 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
- 4500 mAh
- Wired: 80W
- No wireless charging
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknownperformance
In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (29/100 vs 0/100).
display
In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100.
camera
In the "camera" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) and the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro are nearly equal (34/100 vs 31/100).
battery
In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (60/100 vs 39/100).
design
In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro (57/100 vs 15/100).
value for money
In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is noticeably better than the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — the overall rating gap is 13 points.
What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro has a MobileRank rating of 44/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.
Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro leads on performance (29/100 vs 0/100).
Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?
The Nubia Red Magic 8S Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.