Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (2024) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3, while the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (2022) runs on the Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G. By overall MobileRank rating, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads — 55/100 vs 31/100 (a 24-point difference). Key differences: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has the bigger battery (6500 mAh vs 4500); the main camera is 50 MP vs 64 MP; the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is noticeably lighter (194g vs 229g).

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 24 points (55/100 vs 31/100).
Profile comparison
Category scores
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
Performance 48
Display 100
Camera 47
Battery 63
Design 13
Value for money 65
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Performance 0
Display 100
Camera 34
Battery 39
Design 57
Value for money 55
What makes Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro better?
  • Bigger battery: 6500 vs 4500 mAh

  • Higher performance (48/100 vs 0/100)
  • Better camera (47/100 vs 34/100)
  • Longer battery life (63/100 vs 39/100)
  • Better value for money (65/100 vs 55/100)
What makes Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) better?
  • Better main camera: 64MP vs 50MP
  • Lighter: 194g vs 229g

  • Better design/ergonomics (57/100 vs 13/100)
Comparison verdict

Comparing the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro vs the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China), the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro scores 24 points higher (55/100 vs 31/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads (65/100 vs 55/100). In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (48/100 vs 0/100). In the "display" category, both devices are on the same level — 100/100. In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100). In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (63/100 vs 39/100). In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (57/100 vs 13/100). In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro: The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use.
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China): The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.
Specs comparison
Specification Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Processor Qualcomm Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Qualcomm Snapdragon 778G+ 5G
AnTuTu 2500131
Geekbench Single 2205
Geekbench Multi 7192
Display 6.8" AMOLED 6.6" IPS LCD
Resolution 2480x1116 1080x2388
Refresh rate 120 Hz 120 Hz
Battery 6500 mAh 4500 mAh
Charging 80W 80W
Main camera 50 MP 64 MP
Ultrawide 50 MP 0 MP
Front camera 16 MP 8 MP
RAM 12GB / 16GB 8GB / 12GB
Storage 256GB / 512GB 128GB / 256GB
OS Android 14 Android 12, Origin OS Ocean
Brightness (peak) 1600 nits 650 nits
NFC yes yes
Dimensions 164.0×76.4×8.9 mm 164.0×75.8×8.6 mm
Weight 229 g 194 g
Price $649
Camera comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • Main: 50MP f/1.88
  • Ultrawide: 50MP
  • Front: 16MP
47
camera
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • Main: 64MP f/f/1.8
  • Front: 8MP
34
camera
Display comparison
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6.8" AMOLED
  • Resolution: 2480x1116
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 6.6" IPS LCD
  • Resolution: 1080x2388
  • Refresh rate: 120 Hz
100
display
Battery and charging
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
  • 6500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
63
battery
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
  • 4500 mAh
  • Wired: 80W
  • No wireless charging
39
battery
Benchmarks
Price and availability
Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro
$649
Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)
Price unknown
Detailed category analysis
performance

In the "performance" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (48/100 vs 0/100).

display

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

camera

In the "camera" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (47/100 vs 34/100).

battery

In the "battery" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro notably outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) (63/100 vs 39/100).

design

In the "design" category, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) significantly outperforms the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro (57/100 vs 13/100).

value for money

In the "value for money" category, the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a bit better (65/100 vs 55/100).

Frequently asked questions
Which is better: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro significantly outperforms the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) by 24 points (55/100 vs 31/100).

What is the rating of the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro and the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro has a MobileRank rating of 55/100, the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) — 31/100.

Which has the better camera: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on camera score (47/100 vs 34/100).

Which is more powerful: the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro or the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro leads on performance (48/100 vs 0/100).

Should you choose the Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro over the Vivo iQOO Z6 (China)?

The Nubia Red Magic 9 Pro is a better fit for everyday use. The Vivo iQOO Z6 (China) is a better fit for everyday use.