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ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6

Specifications

ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6
ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6 (Nubia Series)
Processor
Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 5G 8 x 1.8 - 2.8 GHz, Cortex-X1 / A78 / A55 (Kryo 680)
Graphics adapter
Memory
12 GB 
Display
6.80 inch 20:9, 2400 x 1080 pixel 387 PPI, Capacitive, AMOLED, Corning Gorilla Glass, glossy: yes, 165 Hz
Storage
128GB / 256GB
Connections
USB-C Power Delivery (PD), Audio Connections: 3.5mm, 1 Fingerprint Reader, NFC, Sensors: Accelerometer, gyro, proximity, compass
Networking
802.11 a/b/g/n/ac/ax (a/b/g/n = Wi-Fi 4/ac = Wi-Fi 5/ax = Wi-Fi 6/), Bluetooth 5.1, GSM, CDMA, UMTS, LTE, 5G, Dual SIM, GPS
Size
height x width x depth (in mm): 9.7 x 169.9 x 77.2 ( = 0.38 x 6.69 x 3.04 in)
Battery
5050 mAh Lithium-Polymer
Operating System
Android 11
Camera
Primary Camera: 64 MPix Triple: 64MP (f/1.8, 26mm, 1/1.72", 0.8µm) + 8MP (f/2.0, 13mm, 1/4.0", 1.12µm) + 2MP
Secondary Camera: 8 MPix f/2.0, 1/4.0", 1.12µm
Additional features
Keyboard: Virtual
Weight
220 g ( = 7.76 oz / 0.49 pounds) ( = 0 oz / 0 pounds)
Price
550 Euro

 

Pricecompare

Average Score: 78.96% - good
Average of 26 scores (from 44 reviews)
price: 87%, performance: 95%, features: 94%, display: 88% mobility: 84%, workmanship: 81%, ergonomy: 85%, emissions: - %

Reviews for the ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6

Nubia Red Magic 6
Source: GSM Choice English
Is Nubia Red Magic 6 a significant improvement over the previous model? In some respects, yes. The interior has been modernized, a better display and more LED lights have been added. High efficiency, decent speakers and an acceptable battery are kept. The cameras appear untouched, but the quality of photos and videos has slightly improved. First of all - cooling. The fan - although modified - howls like a damn and takes its toll not only while playing, but also during filming. However, we can not always turn it off, because a phone forced to work can turn into a heater. There will be a working NFC in Europe, you can also quietly count (although I doubt it a bit...) for a better translation of the interface. Maybe the manufacturer will also do something about the excessive heat emission...? In any case - if you were ordering Red Magic 6 - make sure the phone is officially in Europe!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 08/13/2021
Red Magic 6 Teardown! - I made a mistake....
Source: JerryRigEverything English
Some phones have intersting things inside. This new Red Magic 6 Gaming phone from Nubia is one of those interesting phones. There is a spinning turbo fan inside that is used to cool the phone down in extreme gaming situations. Today we are going to see what that turbo fan looks like from the inside.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 07/08/2021
Nubia RedMagic 6 Pro Audio review: A good in-game audio performance
Source: DxOMark English
Although the Nubia’s latest flagship globally performs slightly better than the 5S, it is still hamstrung by a poor recording performance across all sub-scores — except for dynamics. In the playback area, however, the RedMagic 6 Pro fulfills its pledge by delivering clear treble, good high-end extension, and above all, a very good in-game audio performance thanks to the absence of user-induced artifacts, precise localizability, and good wideness.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 07/05/2021
76% RedMagic 6 review
Source: Android Guys English
The RedMagic 6 is a gaming phone at heart and if that’s what you mainly use your phone for then you’ll love all of the enhancements it provides, such as a large display with a 165Hz refresh rate, cooling fan, customizable shoulder triggers, and more. While it excels at gaming, it comes up short in some other key areas like the overall user experience and camera. At least it still provides great battery life though. If you’re a gamer at heart then it’s hard to get more bang for your buck with the RedMagic 6 retailing for $600 with top-of-the-line specs. Just don’t expect it to be the do it all for you phone at that price.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/25/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 90% display: 100% mobility: 80%
Will the Red Magic 6 BREAK like the others? - Gaming Phone Durability Test!
Source: JerryRigEverything English
Gaming phones just arent built like they used to be. Enter promo code JerryRig for 83% off and 3 extra months for free! Gaming phones have had a hard year. Out of the three weve tested TWO of them have snapped in half! Gaming phones are supposed to be the best of the best... its time to see if this new Red Magic 6 can withstand a JerryRigEverything Durability test.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 06/21/2021
Red Magic 6 Review: A literally cool gaming phone
Source: Pocketnow English
Red Magic returns with their latest gaming smartphone, the Red Magic 6. Performance remains a top priority, but what parts of the general smartphone experience had to be dialed back to create this mobile gaming beast?
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/23/2021
70% You probably didn't even know you wanted a gaming phone, but this one is worth a second look
Source: Android Police English
So like all gaming phones, it's tough to call it one way or the other. Ultimately the RedMagic 6 is a mixed bag. As a gamer, I came away impressed with the performance you get for the price, but as an Android enthusiast, the lack of software polish really puts a damper on the user experience. If you're willing to live with more than a few compromises in exchange for quality mobile gaming on a budget, then you’ll be happy with the RedMagic 6.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/14/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
90% RedMagic 6 Review: The Gaming Phone for Everyone
Source: Phandroid English
So should you buy it? Well, even without all of the extra gaming features, the RedMagic 6 is a surprisingly great device overall considering that it’s priced at just $599. This is $200 cheaper than the latest Galaxy S21 and is $80 cheaper than its closest competition in the ROG Phone 5 despite the former featuring lesser specs than RedMagic. If you want a great gaming phone with some RGB and don’t care about the cameras, then the RedMagic 6 is almost perfect.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/27/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
Nubia Red Magic 6 Review – Crazy 165Hz AMOLED Gaming Display [Video]
Source: XDA Developers English
Last month, Nubia unveiled its newest gaming phone in China — the Red Magic 6. The phone subsequently launched internationally with a larger battery and Google apps pre-installed. Nubia’s latest gaming phone leaves no stone unturned when it comes to raw hardware, packing a 6.8-inch AMOLED display with a whopping 165Hz refresh rate and up to 500Hz touch sampling rate, top-of-the-line Snapdragon 888 chipset, 12GB RAM, 128GB UFS 3.1 storage, a 5,050mAh battery with 66W fast charging, and a built-in active cooling fan. XDA’s TK Bay recently got his hands on the Tencent Edition Red Magic 6 and here’s what he thinks about this beast of a device.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/22/2021
90% Red Magic 6 review
Source: Tech Advisor English
With a class-leading display, incredible performance and great battery life, the Red Magic 6 offers everything most mobile gamers are looking for. If you don't want to pay top dollar for the Asus ROG Phone 5, it's an excellent affordable alternative.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 90%
79% RedMagic 6 review: A good gaming phone, but probably not for you
Source: CNet English
With a 165Hz high-refresh-rate screen, giant battery, top-of-the-line Android performance, customizable game settings and $599 price tag, the RedMagic 6 represents a good value for mobile gamers.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/11/2021
Rating: Total score: 79%
80% Red Magic 6 review: Great gaming hardware with challenging software
Source: Android Authority English
The Red Magic 6 builds on the gaming phone traditions of its predecessors and it does it all for less than $600. The Snapdragon 888 is great, plus you get a 165Hz display, active cooling, at least 12GB of RAM, and hardware shoulder buttons. But like its predecessors, the software could be improved and the update situation is hazy at best. If you can get past those large caveats and can live with a very average camera, then the Red Magic 6 could be the gaming phone for you.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 90% performance: 100% display: 90% mobility: 70% workmanship: 80%
85% RedMagic 6 review: RedMagic's best phone yet, but it still needs better software
Source: Neowin English
The RedMagic 6 is still one of the most affordable gaming phones you can buy with top-of-the-line hardware, and for that reason alone, it's worthy of being considered. But gaming phones are evolving quickly, and if you have the money to spend, options like the Legion Phone Duel 2 or the ROG Phone 5 from ASUS are beating RedMagic in areas where it used to stand out - offering more control options, an internal cooling fan, or more customization.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
80% nubia Red Magic 6 review
Source: GSM Arena English
The Red Magic 6 is still a great bang for the buck deal. It has the best chipset, an excellent screen, big enough battery (although not excellent, the battery life has been improved over the last two generations) and excellent speakers, which are not only loud but good-sounding too.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
RedMagic 6 is a True Gaming Powerhouse Smartphone With an Unbelievable Price [Review]
Source: G Style Magazine English
The RedMagic 6 is a very interesting proposition. What I find interesting and insane is the fact that RedMagic can pack in some crazy specs, such as the Snapdragon 888, 12GB LPDDR5 RAM, 128GB storage, 165Hz display, touch shoulder triggers, 66W charging, 5G network support, WiFi 6E, very loud speakers, Android 11, and a great cooling system at an insanely competitive price of just $599! That’s like half the price of a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra with near the same specs. Not only that, this actually comes with a charger and there’s still an AUX jack on the phone!
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2021
80% Nubia Red Magic 6 review
Source: Techradar English
If all you care about is gaming, the Nubia Red Magic is great – it’s got top specs, a high screen refresh rate and easy-to-use haptic triggers. The handset is a little rough around the edges though, with a noisy internal fan, some software issues and a UI that might not be to everyone’s tastes. The clincher for some, though, could be its price, which makes it more affordable than its rivals.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Nubia RedMagic 6 review
Source: Tom's Guide English
The RedMagic 6 is fine as a gaming phone, and starting at $599, it’s a killer value compared to the ROG Phone 5. Though it gets plenty right, the RedMagic 6 also makes noticeable compromises to hit its low price tag.
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Nubia Red Magic 6 review: Game on!
Source: Pocket Lint English
This gaming phone is well priced, seriously powerful, and has a faster screen refresh rate than you'll find on any other phone right now. Whether you'll get genuine use from that high-flying 165Hz figure, however, is another matter. And for everyday use Nubia's software flaws, camera overselling, and approaching unwieldy size are all considerations that may make you ponder just how game-focused you really want your phone to be.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
RedMagic 6 Unboxing Photos and Impressions – Flagship Level for $600??
Source: G Style Magazine English
Just from pulling it out of the box, I’m already very excited to get more hands on time with the RedMagic 6. The phone feels incredibly solid and while it is a large phone, it’s very comfortable to hold. It doesn’t feel quite as heavy as something like a Samsung Galaxy S21 Ultra, but it does have some heft to it.
Hands-On, online available, Short, Date: 04/02/2021
The 165Hz Gaming BEAST is Here!
Source: TechTablets English
The fastest gaming phone tested. A crazy Spec 165hz AMOLED screen, 12GB of RAM, UFS 3.1, SD888, WiFi 6, 5G, and a 5020mAh Battery.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/26/2021
RedMagic 6 unboxing and first impressions
Source: Neowin English
We go hands-on with the latest gaming phone from RedMagic, the RedMagic 6. It has a Snapdragon 888, 12GB of RAM, and 128GB of internal storage. It also packs an internal cooling fan to sustain its peak performance, and it has touch-sensitive shoulder triggers for gaming.
Hands-On, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/25/2021
Red Magic 6 Gaming Phone Review: 165Hz Screen, Powerful Snapdragon 888
Source: Igeekphone English
With the continuous expansion of the mobile gaming market, players’ demand for a high-quality gaming mobile phone is also increasing day by day. At the same time, the high refresh rate of 165Hz + the excellent performance of Snapdragon 888 + the efficient heat dissipation of the fan heat pipe + 5050mAh large battery + 55 watts of fast charging Tencent Red Magic gaming phone 6, it is such a perfect match for the requirements of mobile gamers Cell phone.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 03/06/2021

Foreign Reviews

87% ZTE Nubia RedMagic 6 Mehr Kühlung geht nicht!
Source: Go2 Mobile German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/16/2021
Rating: Total score: 87% price: 84% performance: 96% mobility: 94% workmanship: 86%
Gaming-Smartphone mit merklichen Verbesserungen
Source: Stadt-bremerhaven German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/08/2021
80% Ein sehr gutes Gaming-Smartphone, aber das war's auch schon
Source: Nextpit Germany German DE→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/30/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
85% ZTE Nubia Red Magic 6, análisis y opinión
Source: Computerhoy Spanish ES→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/05/2021
Rating: Total score: 85%
Review: Nubia Red Magic 6 (Smartphone Gaming)
Source: El chapuzas Informatico Spanish ES→EN
Positive: High gaming performance; big screen; nice display; great speakers; good cooling and silnet system; decent connectivity. Negative: Poor cameras; short battery life.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2021
RedMagic 6, análisis: potente, barato y pensado para jugar
Source: El Androide Libre Spanish ES→EN
Positive: Good price; long battery life; decent hardware; nice gaming performance.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2021
80% Nubia Red Magic 6
Source: PC Guia Portuegese PT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Short, Date: 07/19/2021
Rating: Total score: 80% price: 100%
81% Recensione Nubia Red Magic 6
Source: Andrea Galeazzi Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 04/15/2021
Rating: Total score: 81% price: 80% display: 90% mobility: 83% workmanship: 85%
65% Recensione Nubia Red Magic 6: la scheda tecnica non basta
Source: HDblog.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 04/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 65%
80% Redmagic 6 Recensione: Uno Smartphone Da Gaming Valido A 599 Euro
Source: Everyeye.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
76% Recensione RedMagic 6: potenza pura e 165 Hz di refresh rate
Source: Tutto Android Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 76% performance: 100% mobility: 90% workmanship: 74%
83% Recensione RedMagic 6
Source: AndroidWorld.it Italian IT→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 83% price: 80% features: 95% display: 90% mobility: 80% workmanship: 85% ergonomy: 85%
60% Test du Nubia Redmagic 6 : une presque console pour un smartphone moyen
Source: Frandroid French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 07/04/2021
Rating: Total score: 60% performance: 90% display: 70% mobility: 90% workmanship: 70%
80% Test Nubia Red Magic 6 : le smartphone gaming puissant mais abordable pour les plus exigeants
Source: Les Mobiles French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 06/09/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
70% Test du Nubia Red Magic 6 : un bon smartphone gamer mais pas forcément pour vous
Source: CNet France French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 05/13/2021
Rating: Total score: 70%
80% Test du Redmagic 6, l’autre challenger
Source: Journal du Geek French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/10/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
80% Prise en main du RedMagic 6: Un très bon smartphone gaming, mais c'est tout
Source: Nextpit France French FR→EN
Single Review, online available, Medium, Date: 04/22/2021
Rating: Total score: 80%
Recenzja gamingowego smartfona Nubia RedMagic 6 – nie mam do niego sił…
Source: Tabletowo Turkish PL→EN
Positive: Powerful processor; decent hardware; great speakers. Negative: Heavy; overheats while using; no microSD card slot.
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 05/20/2021
86% Recenze Nubia RedMagic 6: herní bestie s aktivním chlazením
Source: Smartmania.cz CZ→EN
Single Review, online available, Very Long, Date: 04/20/2021
Rating: Total score: 86% performance: 96% features: 92% mobility: 84% workmanship: 87%
Mở hộp và trên tay nhanh Nubia Red Magic 6: Thiết kế “chất chơi”, cấu hình mạnh mẽ “cân” mọi tựa game, nhiều phụ kiện hỗ trợ
Source: Cell Phones VN→EN
Positive: Premium design; powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good price.
Single Review, online available, Long, Date: 05/17/2021
Trên tay Nubia Red Magic 6/ Red Magic 6 Pro: đối thủ nặng ký của ROG Phone 5
Source: Nghenhin Vietnam VN→EN
Positive: Powerful hardware; high gaming performance; good cooling system; premium design; solid workmanship; quick charging.
Hands-On, online available, Medium, Date: 03/17/2021
Red Magic 6 series ra mắt: Màn hình AMOLED 165Hz, sạc nhanh 120W, giá từ 13.5 triệu đồng
Source: Genk VN→EN
Positive: Nice dual display; very quick charging; good price; decent hardware; high performance.
Single Review, online available, Short, Date: 03/05/2021

Comment

Qualcomm Adreno 660: Graphics chip for smartphones and tablets that is integrated within the Qualcomm Snapdragon 888 SoC. Qualcomm claims that it is 35% faster than the Adreno 650 in the Snapdragon 865 SoC and offers a 20% better power efficiency.For Android it should be one of the fastest graphics cards in 2021.

Modern games should be playable with these graphics cards at low settings and resolutions. Casual gamers may be happy with these cards.

» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Graphics Cards and the corresponding Benchmark List.


SD 888 5G: High-end SoC for smartphones that was introduced in late 2020 and manufactured in 5 nm at Samsung. Integrates one “Prime Core” based on a ARM Cortex-X1 architecture clocked at up to 2.84 GHz. Three more performance cores are based on the A78 but clock up to 2.42 GHz. Furthermore, four energy saving cores are integrated that are based on the ARM Cortex-A55 architecture and clock at up to 1.8 GHz. In addition to the processor cores, the SoC integrates a WiFi 6e modem, a Hexagon 780 DSP (up to 26 TOPS of AI performance) and a Spectra 580 ISP. The integrated memory controller now supports faster LPDDR5 memory with up to 3,200 MHz. 5G is now included in the chip with the Snapdragon X60 modem.» Further information can be found in our Comparison of Mobile Processsors.


6.80":

It is a small display format for smartphones. You shouldn't be severely defective in vision, and you won't see much detail on the screen and only have a small resolution available. For that, the device should be small and handy, easy to transport.

» To find out how fine a display is, see our DPI List.


ZTE:

ZTE is short for Zhong Xing Telecommunication Equipment Company Limited, which was founded in China in 1985 and is partly state-owned. ZTE's core business is wireless, optical transmission, data transmission equipment, telecommunications software and cell phones, USB sticks, routers and tablets.


78.96%: This rating is not earth-shattering. This rating must actually be seen as average, since there are about as many devices with worse ratings as better ones. A purchase recommendation can only be seen with a lot of goodwill, unless it is about websites that generally rate strictly.


» Further information can be found in our Notebook Purchase Guide.

 

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